Kevin McCarthy says Democrats could select the next speaker if Republicans 'play games' on the House floor

"We will only be successful if we work together, or we'll lose individually," McCarthy said of dissent within the GOP conference.

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Talking Points MemoLeft· Nov 29, 2022

McCarthy Keeps Up Weak MAGA Staring Contest: If You ‘Play Games’ Dems Will Pick Speaker For Us

InsiderLean Left· Nov 29, 2022

Kevin McCarthy says Democrats could select the next speaker if Republicans 'play games' on the House floor

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Washington ExaminerRight· Nov 29, 2022

McCarthy warns hard-line Republicans not to 'play games' with speakership vote

Hot AirRight· Nov 29, 2022

McCarthy to GOP caucus: Do you really want Dems to pick the next Speaker?

BizPac ReviewRight· Nov 29, 2022

Kevin McCarthy warns GOP opposers not to 'play games', says Dems could end up picking speaker

Breitbart NewsRight· Nov 29, 2022

McCarthy: If GOP Plays Games in Speaker Elections, Dems 'Could End Up Picking Who the Speaker Is'