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McCarthy and McConnell Face Tests of Leadership Despite Past Cooperation

  • McCarthy and McConnell have worked together in the past, but face challenges ahead on spending bills, impeachment, and Ukraine aid.

  • The two have different personalities and political situations - McCarthy facing pressure from the right, while McConnell takes the long view.

  • They have split over Biden's infrastructure bill and CHIPS funding, which McConnell backed and McCarthy opposed.

  • McConnell has warned about impeaching Biden, while McCarthy continues to entertain the idea.

  • Though not close, they've committed to not openly criticize each other's leadership. But tensions may rise given divides within the GOP.

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