The McCarthy fight was never about ideology

Friday, January 13, 2023

Kevin McCarthy's epic struggle to become speaker of the House produced a lot of memorable images, but the most unforgettable was probably of Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., being physically restrained from going after Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., after Gaetz ensured McCarthy's 14th failure to get the gavel.

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