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McCarthy ousted as House speaker in dramatic vote as Democrats join with GOP critics to topple him (apnews.com)

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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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[–] magnetosphere@kbin.social 1 points 2 years 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!

[–] spacecowboy@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

[–] magnetosphere@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Direct and to the point. Okay!

[–] admiralteal@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

The far right and the entire Democratic party dislike him for the same reason, which I find kind of telling about the state of the GOP and conservative politics at large.