Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News and NBC/MSNBC political analyst is reporting that Kevin McCarthy is NOT going to seek a return as Speaker of the House of Representavites.
BREAKING NEWS -- KEVIN MCCARTHY will not run for speaker again.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 3, 2023
He is about to make the announcement in closed GOP meeting
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NBC News seems to be confirming the reports.
BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy says he will not run to regain the speaker’s gavel after conservatives ousted him. https://t.co/xiJxBs8uCG
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 3, 2023
Sherman goes on to give a transcript of McCarthy's speech to the closed GOP meeting as follows:
MCCARTHY IN CLOSED GOP MEETING
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 3, 2023
We got a lot of big challenges
I dont want this to be an angry meeting. I firmly trust in God
You need 218 votes to be speaker -- and for the rules and amendments.
U held my mouth until you said something that wasnt true. And i did it for the…
We got a lot of big challenges I dont want this to be an angry meeting. I firmly trust in God You need 218 votes to be speaker -- and for the rules and amendments. U (sic) held my mouth until you said something that wasnt true. And i did it for the good of the conference
And i did it for the good of the conference. The Dems came to me to make a deal. I wasnt goign to make a deal.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 3, 2023
When eight people work with the Democrats, it's not for the best of the conference.
I got to be the 55th speaker -- my goal has been to save the country. I love a lot…
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And i did it for the good of the conference. The Dems came to me to make a deal. I wasnt goign to make a deal. When eight people work with the Democrats, it's not for the best of the conference. I got to be the 55th speaker -- my goal has been to save the country. I love a lot of you -- i saw your kids grow up.
Those who stuck with me ill never forget it. I want you to all go home and see your family.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 3, 2023
He quoted Lou Gehrig -- he said he is the luckiest man on the face of the earth. I'm optimistic because i dont know what else to be
Those who stuck with me ill never forget it. I want you to all go home and see your family.
He quoted Lou Gehrig -- he said he is the luckiest man on the face of the earth. I'm optimistic because i dont know what else to be
Im not going to sell my soul to Democrats. Ill still work to get you elected -- maybe not all of you because i'm a free agent.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 3, 2023
When we come out of the next vote, let's elect that person on the first round. if i have to be the sacrifice, so be it.
We're the only conservative…
Im not going to sell my soul to Democrats. Ill still work to get you elected -- maybe not all of you because i'm a free agent. When we come out of the next vote, let's elect that person on the first round. if i have to be the sacrifice, so be it. We're the only conservative face for america. I appreciate all of you.
This speech could certainly be interpreted as leaving the door open to a potential return if the demand is there, but as it now stands the job of Speaker of the House is a jump-ball.
HOUSE REPUBLICANS will hold a candidate forum next Tuesday and the election for speaker next WEDNESDAY
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 3, 2023
Looks like it's going to be a busy week... as if things weren't already contentious enough on the Republican side of the aisle. This is a breaking story so stay tuned.
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