Posted 12/7/2023, 2:32:22 PM
McCarthy Resigns as Speaker, Leaving California GOP Scrambling before Elections
- McCarthy resigned from Congress after failing to rein in far-right members as Speaker
- His exit leaves California Republicans without his fundraising prowess and relationships
- Vulnerable GOP incumbents could struggle without McCarthy's support
- The open seat will likely prompt a special election in March and November
- Potential replacements include state Sen. Shannon Grove and Assemblymember Vince Fong