McCarthy Mobilizes Revenge Campaign Against GOP Lawmakers Who Ousted Him
The former House Speaker is targeting vulnerable Republicans with primary challengers, signaling an ongoing GOP power struggle.
- Kevin McCarthy is orchestrating a revenge campaign against the eight GOP lawmakers who contributed to his ouster as House Speaker, focusing on recruiting primary challengers.
- McCarthy's allies have identified Reps. Nancy Mace, Bob Good, and Eli Crane as the most vulnerable targets for primary challenges.
- Matt Gaetz, who led the charge to oust McCarthy, saw a significant increase in small-dollar donations following the successful vote.
- Despite McCarthy's public downfall, his considerable donor network is being mobilized to support primary candidates against the 'Gaetz Eight.'
- McCarthy's efforts are a sign of the ongoing power struggle within the GOP between hardliners and more establishment conservatives.