Gaetz's Speaker Revolt Could Backfire as Deal Emerges to Break Impasse
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There is growing speculation that Matt Gaetz's move to oust Kevin McCarthy could backfire.
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A bipartisan group of around 10 Democrats and Republicans is discussing a deal to break the deadlock.
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This could involve Democrats backing a moderate Republican for speaker in return for concessions.
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Fox News host Laura Ingraham warned that this is Gaetz's "legacy."
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Gaetz dismissed the speculation, saying the new speaker will be "more conservative than McCarthy."
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