Kevin McCarthy Faces GOP Blowback

“Some angry GOP lawmakers warn that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s position could be on rocky ground after a report he blamed members of his leadership team for Republicans’ chaos over the budget,” Axios reports.

“Multiple House Republicans argued McCarthy’s criticism of Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Budget Chair Jodey Arrington (R-TX) undermines their messaging and opens the floodgates for public infighting earlier than necessary.”

“McCarthy told colleagues he lacks confidence that Arrington can deliver a budget proposal… The California Republican also reportedly told allies he views Scalise as ‘ineffective’ and unwilling to take hard positions.”