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From Bakersfield to Speaker of the House: Kevin McCarthy's Improbable Rise

7 dic 2023 · 17 min. 20 sec.
From Bakersfield to Speaker of the House: Kevin McCarthy's Improbable Rise
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The Podcast provides an in-depth profile of Kevin McCarthy, tracing his life from his upbringing in Bakersfield, California to his rise as a prominent Republican politician and eventual election as...

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The Podcast provides an in-depth profile of Kevin McCarthy, tracing his life from his upbringing in Bakersfield, California to his rise as a prominent Republican politician and eventual election as Speaker of the House in 2023. It covers major events and roles over the course of McCarthy's political career, including getting elected to the California State Assembly in 2002, joining the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, becoming House Majority Leader in 2014, and making an unsuccessful bid for Speaker in 2015 before finally securing the position after the 2022 midterms. The article analyzes McCarthy's political style, describing him as a skilled dealmaker and coalition builder willing to work across partisan lines. It notes his close ties to former President Trump as well as his conservative stances on issues like immigration and spending. In conclusion, the article suggests McCarthy faces challenges ahead unifying a narrowly divided Republican caucus but that his persistence and political savvy could enable him to implement parts of his policy agenda.
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Autore Katie Brown
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