GOP in Disarray After McCarthy Ouster Leaves Party Without Leader or Fundraising Prowess
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House Republicans are left without clear leadership and unable to conduct legislative business after Kevin McCarthy's ouster as speaker.
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McCarthy was a top fundraiser and campaign strategist, raising hundreds of millions for the GOP. Replacing him will be difficult.
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Other potential speaker candidates like Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have fundraising experience but likely can't match McCarthy's prowess.
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Endangered Republican incumbents in swing districts are worried the chaos will hamper crucial fundraising ahead of 2024.
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Donors have expressed frustration with the disarray and may be hesitant to give unless changes are made to prevent future chaos.