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Kevin Owen McCarthy (born January 26, 1965) is an American politician serving as House Minority Leader in the United States House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as House Majority Leader under Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan from 2014 to 2019. He has been the U.S. Representative for California's 23rd congressional district since 2007.
He was formerly chairman of the California Young Republicans and the Young Republican National Federation. McCarthy worked as district director for U.S. Representative Bill Thomas, and in 2000 was elected as a trustee to the Kern Community College District. He then served in the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2006, the last two years as Minority Leader. When Thomas retired from the U.S. House in 2006, McCarthy ran to succeed him and won the election. California's 23rd district, numbered as the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, is based in Bakersfield and includes large sections of Kern County and Tulare County, as well as part of the Quartz Hill neighborhood in northwest Los Angeles County.
McCarthy was elected to House leadership as the Republican Chief Deputy Whip, from 2009 to 2011, and House Majority Whip, from 2011 until August 2014, when he was elected House Majority Leader to replace the outgoing Eric Cantor, who was defeated in his primary election.[1][2] He ran for Speaker in 2015 but dropped out of the race in favor of Paul Ryan.[3]
When the Republicans lost their majority in the 2018 midterm elections, McCarthy was subsequently elected as House Minority Leader in January 2019,[4] making him the first California Republican to hold the post. McCarthy also unsuccessfully ran against fellow Californian Nancy Pelosi in the 2019 election for Speaker. from WikiPedia
He was formerly chairman of the California Young Republicans and the Young Republican National Federation. McCarthy worked as district director for U.S. Representative Bill Thomas, and in 2000 was elected as a trustee to the Kern Community College District. He then served in the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2006, the last two years as Minority Leader. When Thomas retired from the U.S. House in 2006, McCarthy ran to succeed him and won the election. California's 23rd district, numbered as the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, is based in Bakersfield and includes large sections of Kern County and Tulare County, as well as part of the Quartz Hill neighborhood in northwest Los Angeles County.
McCarthy was elected to House leadership as the Republican Chief Deputy Whip, from 2009 to 2011, and House Majority Whip, from 2011 until August 2014, when he was elected House Majority Leader to replace the outgoing Eric Cantor, who was defeated in his primary election.[1][2] He ran for Speaker in 2015 but dropped out of the race in favor of Paul Ryan.[3]
When the Republicans lost their majority in the 2018 midterm elections, McCarthy was subsequently elected as House Minority Leader in January 2019,[4] making him the first California Republican to hold the post. McCarthy also unsuccessfully ran against fellow Californian Nancy Pelosi in the 2019 election for Speaker. from WikiPedia
PELOSI NARROWLY REELECTED SPEAKER, MCCARTHY RETAINS MINORITY LEADER POST
Also, California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy retains his position as House minority leader.
Jan. 4, WASHINGTON (AP) - Nancy Pelosi has been narrowly re-elected as House speaker.
Her victory gives her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as she and President-elect Joe Biden set a challenging course of producing legislation to tackle the pandemic, revive the economy and address other party priorities.
The California Democrat received 216 votes compared to 209 for California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who will be House minority leader.
Pelosi told lawmakers that her top priority will be defeating the coronavirus pandemic.
But from the House floor, McCarthy accused her of running a House that has done little, an accusation that Democrats dismiss.
But the comments offer a reminder that Congress' partisan divide is bitter.
(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press)
Also, California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy retains his position as House minority leader.
Jan. 4, WASHINGTON (AP) - Nancy Pelosi has been narrowly re-elected as House speaker.
Her victory gives her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as she and President-elect Joe Biden set a challenging course of producing legislation to tackle the pandemic, revive the economy and address other party priorities.
The California Democrat received 216 votes compared to 209 for California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who will be House minority leader.
Pelosi told lawmakers that her top priority will be defeating the coronavirus pandemic.
But from the House floor, McCarthy accused her of running a House that has done little, an accusation that Democrats dismiss.
But the comments offer a reminder that Congress' partisan divide is bitter.
(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press)
McCarthy says he supports effort to challenge Electoral College results
Jan. 3 - House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Sunday expressed support for conservatives’ efforts to challenge the outcome of the Electoral College when Congress meets Jan. 6 to certify the results.
“I think it's right that we have the debate. I mean, you see now that senators are going to object, the House is going to object — how else do we have a way to change the election problems?” McCarthy told The Hill on Sunday.
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), who is leading the charge in the lower chamber, announced his plans to contest the results last month, repeating President Trump’s claims the election was stolen from him, despite producing no evidence showing widespread voter fraud. continue to read
Jan. 3 - House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Sunday expressed support for conservatives’ efforts to challenge the outcome of the Electoral College when Congress meets Jan. 6 to certify the results.
“I think it's right that we have the debate. I mean, you see now that senators are going to object, the House is going to object — how else do we have a way to change the election problems?” McCarthy told The Hill on Sunday.
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), who is leading the charge in the lower chamber, announced his plans to contest the results last month, repeating President Trump’s claims the election was stolen from him, despite producing no evidence showing widespread voter fraud. continue to read
Jan. 5 - (CNN)The twin US Senate runoffs in Georgia mean everything in American government for the next two years.
President-elect Joe Biden will either have a Republican-led Senate working to block him or a (barely) Democratic-controlled Senate trying to help him out. And the races Tuesday will determine whether Republicans have the advantage or there's a 50-50 split, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris giving Democrats the edge.
But it's not clear how quickly we'll know the results. CNN took until November 13 to project Biden's victory in Georgia's presidential contest, 10 days after Election Day. continue to read
PBS NewsHour live episode, Jan. 4, 2020
Jan 5, 2021
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump asking Georgia officials to find votes raises serious questions and condemnation from both side of the political aisle, the coronavirus vaccine rollout remain sluggish across the country, Iraqi militias grow hostile toward the U.S. a year after an Iranian general is killed by an American drone, and control of the Senate rests in the hands of Georgia voters.
Jan 5, 2021
Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump asking Georgia officials to find votes raises serious questions and condemnation from both side of the political aisle, the coronavirus vaccine rollout remain sluggish across the country, Iraqi militias grow hostile toward the U.S. a year after an Iranian general is killed by an American drone, and control of the Senate rests in the hands of Georgia voters.
