McCarthy Ousted as Speaker After Losing Support from Conservatives and Liberals Alike
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60% of Americans support McCarthy's ouster as Speaker, including 54% of conservatives and 70% of liberals.
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75% agreed McCarthy was ineffective after his deal to avert a shutdown angered the right flank.
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Democrats joined Rep. Matt Gaetz's conservative faction to strip McCarthy of the gavel.
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House GOP will meet to find a new Speaker; Scalise and Jordan have formally entered the race.
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McCarthy said he won't pursue the job again after the failed bid; the race could get messy.