Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his allies made a not-so-subtle threat to GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, warning her that if she voted to oust McCarthy, the party might not support her fundraising efforts. This incident highlights the seriousness of the speaker drama within the Republican party, where money is often used as leverage in Washington. Despite the potential consequences, Mace and seven other GOP lawmakers, along with all Democrats, voted against McCarthy. In addition to potential repercussions for her career, there are discussions among Republican members about voting to remove Mace from the moderate-leaning group. This is just one example of the fallout from Tuesday’s vote, which has left the divided GOP scrambling to pick up the pieces. While much of the blame is being placed on Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, the leader of the McCarthy rebellion, Republicans are also criticizing their Democratic colleagues for siding with Gaetz and causing chaos in the House. This situation further complicates the GOP leadership scramble to succeed McCarthy, as Republicans must address the fractured relations within their conference. Internal conversations about overhauling House rules and the potential removal of Gaetz from the conference are taking place. The drama has strained key bipartisan relationships and put the House in a state of paralysis, with no new speaker elected. Republicans are expressing frustration and anger at the situation, and some members are calling for Gaetz’s expulsion from the conference. There are concerns that Gaetz and Mace are fundraising off their decision to topple McCarthy, which some members believe should be illegal. Bipartisan relationships, particularly within the Problem Solvers Caucus, are on thin ice, and some Republicans are considering leaving the group. There is a push among Republicans to make it harder for any single member to call for a speaker removal vote in order to avoid future chaos.
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