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Coverage dated November 28, 2022

Kevin McCarthy says Democrats could select the next speaker if Republicans 'play games' on the House floor

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"We will only be successful if we work together, or we'll lose individually," McCarthy said of dissent within the GOP conference.

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  1. Hot Air

    McCarthy to GOP caucus: Do you really want Dems to pick the next Speaker? (opens Hot Air)

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    House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told Newsmax that Democrats could end up choosing the next speaker if members of the GOP conference “play games.”...

  2. Washington Examiner

    McCarthy warns hard-line Republicans not to 'play games' with speakership vote (opens Washington Examiner)

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    House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) warned that the Democrats could wind up picking the speaker of the House if the Republican conference doesn't coalesce behind his speakership bid.

  3. Breitbart News

    McCarthy: If GOP Plays Games in Speaker Elections, Dems 'Could End Up Picking Who the Speaker Is' (opens Breitbart News)

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    House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said Monday on Newsmax TV's "Spicer & Co." that if Republican members "play games," the Democrats may end up picking the next House speaker. | Clips

  4. Insider

    Kevin McCarthy says Democrats could select the next speaker if Republicans 'play games' on the House floor (opens Insider)

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    "We will only be successful if we work together, or we'll lose individually," McCarthy said of dissent within the GOP conference.

  5. Talking Points Memo

    McCarthy Keeps Up Weak MAGA Staring Contest: If You ‘Play Games’ Dems Will Pick Speaker For Us (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) dared those in his caucus making noise about opposing his speakership to keep up the act, warning that Democrats could end up picking the next speaker if…

  6. BizPac Review

    Kevin McCarthy warns GOP opposers not to 'play games', says Dems could end up picking speaker (opens BizPac Review)

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    McCarthy is warning the five Republicans opposing him as Speaker of the House, that if they "play games" Dems could select the next speaker.

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