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Posted 9/14/2023, 4:58:00 PM

McCarthy Frustrated by GOP Hard-Right as Shutdown Looms

McCarthy is frustrated with the hard-right faction of the GOP who threaten to remove him as Speaker if demands aren't met. He told them to "file the motion" if they want him out.
McCarthy launched a Biden impeachment inquiry to appease demands, but it did little to satisfy the Freedom Caucus conservatives who want deep spending cuts.
McCarthy has 9 working days left to pass spending bills to avoid a government shutdown that would hurt the GOP politically. The conservative flank is demanding lower cuts than McCarthy already agreed to.
McCarthy sees himself as a survivor, having endured 15 rounds of voting to become Speaker. He says he'll survive another 15 rounds of motions to remove him if needed.
McCarthy plans to keep fighting despite exasperation. He doesn't have a clear plan yet to avoid a shutdown but says "I always have a plan."

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Posted 9/14/2023, 4:58:00 PM

McCarthy Frustrated by GOP Hard-Right as Shutdown Looms

McCarthy is frustrated with the hard-right faction of the GOP who threaten to remove him as Speaker if demands aren't met. He told them to "file the motion" if they want him out.
McCarthy launched a Biden impeachment inquiry to appease demands, but it did little to satisfy the Freedom Caucus conservatives who want deep spending cuts.
McCarthy has 9 working days left to pass spending bills to avoid a government shutdown that would hurt the GOP politically. The conservative flank is demanding lower cuts than McCarthy already agreed to.
McCarthy sees himself as a survivor, having endured 15 rounds of voting to become Speaker. He says he'll survive another 15 rounds of motions to remove him if needed.
McCarthy plans to keep fighting despite exasperation. He doesn't have a clear plan yet to avoid a shutdown but says "I always have a plan."

apnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/22/2023

Latest market-sensitive news and views - Aug. 22

9/10/2023

McCarthy Faces Pressure from Hard-Right to Force Shutdown Over Border Security and Biden Impeachment

9/11/2023

McCarthy Faces Balancing Act Between Far-Right Demands and Avoiding Shutdown

9/14/2023

McCarthy Frustrated with GOP Hard-Liners Threatening Shutdown Over Spending Cuts

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vented his frustration about hard-line conservatives holding up appropriations, daring his critics to attempt a vote to oust him.

9/16/2023

McCarthy Faces Shutdown Showdown as Hardliners Threaten Funding Crisis

9/19/2023

McCarthy Takes Tougher Stance Against GOP Holdouts on Spending Bill

9/19/2023

GOP Rebellion Puts Democrats in Bind Over Whether to Rescue McCarthy's Speakership

Hard-line Republicans threatening to force a vote to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy are putting Democrats in a difficult position of deciding whether to save him or join in his ousting.

9/20/2023

Democrats Weigh Options as McCarthy's Speakership Bid Faces Uncertainty

9/21/2023

McCarthy Fails Again to Unite Republicans as Shutdown Looms

9/23/2023

Bacon Dismisses Threats to Remove McCarthy as Speaker, Says Dissenters Lack Support

9/23/2023

McCarthy Walks Tightrope to Avoid Shutdown as Hardliners Demand More Concessions

Speaker Kevin McCarthy's strategy of giving in to hard-right lawmakers to maintain his hold on House leadership is causing chaos and uncertainty as the government shutdown deadline draws near.

9/24/2023

McCarthy Faces Uphill Battle to Avert Shutdown Despite GOP Supporters' Optimism

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing difficulties as Republicans prepare to debate government funding bills and hardliners refuse to pass any stopgap measures, according to Rep. Mike Turner.

9/25/2023

McCarthy Faces Uphill Battle to Avert Government Shutdown as Trump Urges GOP Rebellion

9/28/2023

House Freedom Caucus Members Pressure McCarthy Over Short-Term Spending Plan

9/30/2023

McCarthy Dares Critics to Remove Him as Speaker Over Clean Funding Bill Despite Conservative Opposition

Speaker Kevin McCarthy challenges his hardline conservative critics to try and remove him from the Speakership over his decision to bring a "clean" continuing resolution to fund the government.

9/30/2023

House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill Hours Before Shutdown, Averting Crisis But Leaving Issues Unresolved

9/30/2023

McCarthy's Slim Majority Poses Risks for Passing GOP Agenda

10/5/2023

GOP in Disarray After McCarthy Ouster Leaves Party Without Leader or Fundraising Prowess

10/10/2023

McCarthy Open to House Speaker Role Again Amid Party Divisions Over Speaker Vote This Week

10/13/2023

McCarthy Reflects on Chaotic GOP Speaker Race, Urges Republicans to Unite and Move Forward

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy questions how a small number of Republicans led to ongoing turmoil among the GOP conference as they struggle to find a new Speaker.