On the eve of the Speaker vote, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) made an eleventh hour push to get the votes needed to lock down the support needed as a group of conservative defectors continue to threaten to derail his ability to get the gavel.
In the Speaker’s office in the Capitol — which McCarthy has moved into despite uncertainties over whether he will prevail on the floor — the California Republican met with a group of his supporters followed by a short meeting with three of his defectors — Reps. Scott Perry , Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert , with members trickling in-and-out in hopes of getting the backing of the 218 members needed to secure the position.
The Monday night meetings come on the heels of McCarthy — who won the internal leadership election with 36 GOP members voting against him — holding calls, meetings and forums on the rules in an effort to show that he is taking strides to hear conservatives concerns.
Rep. Don Bacon , a McCarthy advocate, has repeatedly stated he is willing to work across the aisle to find a moderate alternative if conservatives take down McCarthy.
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