Who are the elected officials who obstruct the election of a “president” in the US Congress?

“Anti-Kevin” Trumpo and Anti-establishment Republicans: About 20 elected officials blocked the election of a Speaker of the US House of Representatives for three days.

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All members of the more conservative end of the Republican Party, these elected officials do not have the same reasons for blocking California Representative-elect Kevin McCarthy from office, and some may be more ruthless than others.

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A group of elected ultraconservatives has accused the US Congress of appeasing the interests of lobbyists and the Washington establishment, and of making it their mission to fundamentally change the way the establishment operates.

They take a dim view of the appointment of Kevin McCarthy, a member of the Republican staff for more than 10 years, but seemed ready in the final days of the negotiations.

Texas elected official Chip Roy said, “I’m open to anything that gives me strength to defend my constituents against this goddamn city,” referring to the federal capital.

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Operation to facilitate the removal of the “Speaker of the House”, seats on key committees … Kevin McCarthy agreed to some of their demands during Wednesday night negotiations, without this group saying whether it would affect their vote.

Then there are the “Never Kevins” (“anti-Kevin”), those elected officials who have vowed never to vote for the California representative-elect, whom they say they don’t trust.

“He’s a desperate guy, losing votes at every turn,” tackled Florida’s elected upset Matt Gaetz, who is very active in circulation to ensure continued opposition to Kevin McCarthy.

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