Politics

McCarthy Reportedly Tells House GOP Not to Nominate Him for Speaker

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Rep. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, who are vying for the speakership, were set to speak Tuesday night at a candidate forum.

Chaya Tong
Chaya Tong 

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Kevin McCarthy was ousted from House Speaker last week.
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