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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Mona Charen

Kevin McCarthy’s losses couldn’t happen to a more deserving guy

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., arrives to the House chamber as the House meets for the third day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (AP)

Here’s a funny thing about the Freedom Caucus’ insurrection against Kevin McCarthy, which on Thursday once again denied him election as Speaker of the House after eight rounds of balloting over three days.

On the surface, it looks like the firebrands and zealots are in revolt against the GOP “establishment.”

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