A House Republican revealed Rep. Kevin McCarthy may be unsuccessful in his bid for House Speaker due to staunch opposition from the House Freedom Caucus.
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) said at least a dozen House Republicans intend to vote against McCarthy for House Speaker.
“I believe we have at least a dozen or so… that will do what needs to be done on the House Floor to ensure that we get an improvement in the Speaker situation,” Rep. Bob Good told John Fredericks, a political radio host.
“You know he’s going to be making deals left and right, as we speak, he’s on the phone now making deals – that’s how he got MTG, right. [McCarthy] cut her a deal…but you’re telling me you got a dozen ‘hard nos’?” Fredericks asked Rep. Good.
“I believe…that there’s a dozen or so who will show the steel courage that’s needed…that will not be persuaded. I hope that it’s…