Despite new concessions to his opponents, Republican Kevin McCarthy has again failed to win the election as Speaker of the US House of Representatives. He did not perform better on Thursday than in previous runs. His Democratic opponent received more votes, but also no majority.
Ironically, staunch supporters of former President Donald Trump opposed him. Trump supports the Republican and previously called for a vote for McCarthy. After the first results, he again supported him.
Moreover, McCarthy himself would have tried to accommodate his opponents. According to reports, the 57-year-old has agreed to further lower the bar for removing a speaker from the House of Representatives. His critics could soon oust him from the highest office in the US parliament. However, it is estimated that this measure would lead to even more instability when important decisions are pending.
“New Level of Desperation”
The broadcaster CNN even spoke of a new level of “desperation”. McCarthy failed six rounds of voting on Tuesday and Wednesday. One person even voted for former President Donald Trump on Thursday, but he will not get a chance. In principle, people who are not members of the US Congress can also be elected.
No majority in sight
McCarthy recently missed the required majority by 201 or 200 votes (218 are needed). Democratic nominee Hakeem Jeffries received more votes with 212 each. His party voted unanimously for him. It would now be possible for Republicans to nominate a new person or enter into discussions with the other party about whether to support someone.
It is the first time in a hundred years that more than one run-up to the election is needed. The power struggle shows the inner turmoil of the Republicans. They had regained a majority in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections in November and actually wanted to oust President Joe Biden.
Source: Krone
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