Speaker John Boehner’s surprise resignation “has set off an intense round of jockeying for all four House leadership slots, setting up what’s expected to be an hyper-competitive internal party election,” Politico reports.
“House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is expected to run for speaker, and no one has yet said they will challenge him.”
“Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) is expected to run for House majority leader, according to several sources familiar with his plans. Price’s office declined to comment. Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and House Republican Conference Chairman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) are also expected to vie for the No. 2 slot in GOP leadership. Texas Rep. Pete Sessions also is considering a run.”
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