As the sun faded low in the skies of Washington D.C. on Wednesday evening, Kevin McCarthy’s quest to become the next speaker of the House remained uncertain. McCarthy has lost six ballot votes, and those opposing him and, or voting present, has grown in number with each round of voting.
Why does McCarthy not have the votes?
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is one of the primary voices leading the resistance against McCarthy’s reign. Gaetz appeared on Fox News with Trace Gallagher to discuss the background issues with Kevin McCarthy and the lack of trust held by the group opposing him. He also summed up how he thinks this will all play out. The interview is worth your time and should illuminate the context of this issue that the media and the GOP Establishment fail to shine a light on ( relevant section starts at 02:29.)
As it stands, I will not be voting for Kevin McCarthy to be Speaker of the House. pic.twitter.com/rUDuHS45hH
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) January 3, 2023
