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Was Kevin McCarthy Actually Undone by Personal Grudges?

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McCarthy’s detractors acted as if they were taking a principled stand against the Speaker. What if it was actually just personal?

Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

Published Oct. 5 2023 4:47AM EDT

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters after he was ousted from the position of Speaker — Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Sam Brodey

Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

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