Kevin McCarthy’s head on a platter: SW Parra opinion cartoon for the new Congress
The 118th Congress convenes on Tuesday, and with it the vote for the next speaker of the House of Representatives.
Kevin McCarthy, the longtime Republican from Bakersfield who now represents parts of Fresno County and Clovis, is vying to become the new speaker as the GOP takes control from Democrats.
But the GOP majority is razor thin, and McCarthy needs as many votes as he can win to secure the 218 he needs to become speaker. As a result, he has been making accommodations with the super-conservative Freedom Caucus to win members’ support.
How will it turn out on Tuesday? Stay tuned.