Scalise, a McCarthy Rival, Seeks to Unite Republicans in Taking His Place

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Mr. Scalise, a longtime rival to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is now mounting his own bid for the post. He has pitched himself as the man uniquely positioned to unite Republicans at a moment when they are deeply divided and demoralized after Mr. McCarthy’s historic ouster last week.

“We’re so divided; he can unite this Congress,” Representative Lance Gooden of Texas said of Mr. Scalise.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/us/politics/scalise-speaker-mccarthy-jordan.html

 

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Kevin McCarthy says he’s willing to return as House speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Monday that he is willing to resume serving as House speaker if enough of the Republicans who voted in favor of his ouster last week are open to his reinstatement.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/09/house-republican-speaker/