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GOP 'Gaetz 8' Face Donor Backlash and Primary Challenges After McCarthy Ouster

The group of eight Republicans who removed Kevin McCarthy from his speakership are experiencing significant political fallout, including donor withdrawal and increased primary threats.

Rep. Bob Good, a Republican from Virginia, conducts a television interview in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2023.
FILE - Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., pauses as he addresses reporters about efforts to pass appropriations bills and avert a looming government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, set a mid-March special election date to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by former Speaker McCarthy. In a statement, Newsom set the March 19 primary date for the 20th Congressional District contest. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, talks to reporters outside the US Capitol on November 1, 2023.
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Overview

  • The 'Gaetz 8', a group of far-right Republicans, are facing financial and political challenges following their role in ousting former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
  • Donors are closing their wallets to the group, with some members experiencing a significant drop in campaign contributions.
  • Primary threats are mounting against members of the 'Gaetz 8', with well-financed opponents and GOP outside spending groups planning to target them.
  • Kevin McCarthy, known for his fundraising prowess, is reportedly working behind the scenes to support primary challengers against his former detractors.
  • The current Republican leadership under Speaker Mike Johnson is showing support for the 'Gaetz 8', indicating a complex dynamic within the GOP.