Kevin McCarthy’s most avid supporters have adopted the slogan “O.K.” — 'Only Kevin” — but the GOP conference is far from OK. Hours before the House plans to return to limbo, Republican leaders are still deciding next steps as McCarthy allies scramble.
While Kevin McCarthy’s most ardent supporters have adopted the slogan “O.K.” — standing for “Only Kevin” — the GOP conference is far from OK.
“It may not happen on the day we want it, but it’s going to happen,” McCarthy said late Tuesday night, while trying to downplay his precarious standing. “I wouldn’t say it’s a battle. It’s not that far away … we’ll get there.” And even McCarthy allies pumped the brakes on the possibility that Republicans would be able to snag a quick deal on Wednesday.
McCarthy, though, dropped hints Tuesday night about his next step: If he can’t flip enough of his opponents to vote for him, then he could try to get some of them to vote “present,” which would lower the total number of backers he needs to win the gavel. McCarthy’s decision to adjourn after three failed votes on Tuesday — despite his telling allies he planned to battle it out ballot after ballot — was viewed by some of his allies as an acknowledgment that he wasn’t close to a breakthrough and keeping people on the floor was becoming counterproductive.
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