During a discussion with CNN‘s Kaitlan Collins on Thursday, Republican Tim Burchett said Pelosi was pretty successful and contrasted this with the present situation, which he branded as very disappointing.
Over the past few weeks, the House GOP has descended into something approaching chaos, leading to open questions about the position of Speaker McCarthy. On Thursday, House Republicans failed again to pass a procedural vote to advance a defense spending bill, usually a formality for the ruling party.
Republicans are also refusing to support a deal that would prevent a partial shutdown for another month, in exchange for spending cuts of 8 percent to all departments bar defense and veterans’ affairs, and extra emphasis on border security. When asked by Collins whether he still supports McCarthy as speaker, Burchett replied: “I have my questions. I have my doubts right now because of what I’m seeing. We need leadership.”
Thomas Gift, a political scientist told Newsweek that McCarthy’s control over the House Republican caucus is fracturing: “Since the day he earned the speaker’s gavel, Kevin McCarthy has been constantly doubling over backwards to keep his unruly caucus together. The real surprise surrounding the imploding discipline among House Republicans is why it didn’t happen sooner.”
Speaking in the House last week, Gaetz said that McCarthy would face a motion to vacate unless he moves into immediate, total compliance. Speaking to CNN, he stated that his demands include more robust efforts towards impeachment of President Biden.
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