From Bomb-Thrower to Pragmatic Dealmaker: Rep. Patrick McHenry's Evolution in Congress

Rep. Patrick McHenry entered Congress in 2005 as a "bomb-thrower" and made his name attacking government bailouts during the financial crisis.

McHenry later transitioned to pragmatism, becoming a Wall Street policy expert and Republican vote counter as chief deputy whip.

As Financial Services chair, McHenry courts bipartisanship and compromise to craft bills that can become law.

McHenry avoids culture war issues dominating the GOP and draws some criticism from the right as a result.

Seen as approaching the end of his House career, McHenry unexpectedly emerged as temporary speaker during the GOP leadership crisis.