Kevin McCarthy's fight for survival [View all]
'House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is under siege, raising challenges to his best-laid plans for becoming House speaker.
Why it matters: The California Republican had been ready to vault out of the minority at the 2022 midterms. But now he finds his fundraising challenged, his links to President Trump toxic and a tricky impeachment environment to navigate.
The big picture: While some in the House Republican caucus broke ranks with Trump following his incitement of last week's assault, that's no easy feat for McCarthy.
He, more than any other Republican leader, has personally tied himself to Donald Trump during the past four years. . .
McCarthy also faces challenges in his role as the rainmaker for House Republicans. . .
His goal is to work on uniting the separate factions and reframe the narrative. Corporations operate on the “show-me, not tell-me” policy, one aide said, and McCarthy can restore the money spigot with results. . .
Be smart: While top Republicans say McCarthy doesn't face internal pressure, potential challengers like Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) are circling.
Her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, has a vast fundraising network and still holds sway with establishment Republicans.'
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