Posted 2/16/2024, 7:34:58 PM
Andy Barr Announces Bid for House Financial Services Chair, Aims to Unite GOP Factions
- Rep. Andy Barr is officially running to replace Rep. Patrick McHenry as House Financial Services Committee chair
- Barr aims to bridge divides between "free trade capitalists" and "America First populists" in the GOP
- Barr touts ability to fundraise and relationships with leadership like Rep. Steve Scalise
- Barr rules out running for Senate and identifies priorities like Fed oversight and crypto regulation
- If GOP loses majority, Barr would focus oversight, citing experience chairing oversight subcommittee