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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been voted out of the job in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history. The 216-210 vote was forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives and throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Remember that anyone can be elected speaker, even someone off the street. You know who no republican would dare vote against if nominated? I’ll give you one guess.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

This ought to be good.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Did the article explain why some Democrats went along with voting him out? If it did, I missed it, and honestly I’m too lazy to read the article again. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because he’s a two-faced liar who went back on his word.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Direct and to the point. Okay!