September 15, 2023
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McCarthy Dares Republicans to Oust Him

The embattled Republican leader’s audacious move comes amidst growing frustration and a looming government shutdown, as he grapples with a deeply divided party…reports Asian Lite News

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has openly challenged dissident members of his Republican majority on Thursday, daring them to proceed with their efforts to remove him from his leadership role.

The embattled Republican leader’s audacious move comes amidst growing frustration and a looming government shutdown, as he grapples with a deeply divided party.

In a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, McCarthy issued a defiant message, saying, “If you’re going to do it, go ahead and try. File the f****** motion,” employing strong language for emphasis, according to sources present at the private gathering, The Wall Street Journal reported.

McCarthy, faced with a fractured GOP majority split between traditional party values and a more hard-right faction closely aligned with former President Donald Trump, finds himself in a predicament reminiscent of his predecessors. Even his recent decision to initiate an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden failed to pacify the demands of the Freedom Caucus and others who are pushing for substantial spending cuts or his ouster from office.

Speaking to reporters after the tense meeting in the Capitol basement, McCarthy expressed his frustration, stating, “I showed frustration in here because I am frustrated with some people in the conference. But when we come back, we’re going to get this done. Nobody wins in a government shutdown.”

According to the The Wall Street Journal reports, The current standoff marks one of the most challenging moments of McCarthy’s tenure as House Speaker, as he attempts to navigate a divided party and ensure his survival in the leadership position. With just nine working days left to pass the necessary spending bills to avert a potentially disastrous federal government shutdown, McCarthy faces a race against time and a deeply divided caucus.

As the political drama unfolds on Capitol Hill, the nation watches closely to see whether McCarthy can maintain control and steer the GOP majority through this turbulent period or if his leadership will face an uncertain future.

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