McCarthy Blames 'Crazy Eight' GOP Members for Chaos in Speaker Vote
- McCarthy blames Gaetz and 7 other GOP members for chaos in Speaker vote
- Calls them "Crazy Eight" who damaged the party and country
- Says Republicans are in a "very bad position" even though they won the majority
- Remarks come after Jordan loses 3rd Speaker vote, GOP scrambling for new nominee
- At least 9 members now considering or announcing Speaker bids before Monday vote
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