GOP Centrists Prepare to ‘Flex Our Muscles’

“Conservatives have made their demands known to Kevin McCarthy as he rounds up votes for speaker. Now centrists are next in line,” Politico reports.

“The unexpectedly small majority McCarthy will be working with next year as he seeks the top gavel has undoubtedly bolstered the leverage of his right flank. But the House Freedom Caucus’ vocal criticism is drowning out clear signals from some members of his more moderate wing: They say McCarthy should know that any deal with rebellious conservatives could face resistance from centrists who see themselves as the GOP’s ‘majority makers.'”