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Lucas: Kevin McCarthy will soon become most powerful Republican in the country
2 monthes ago | By Boston Herald
He's the new guy on the block but watch out, he's been around.
No, we are not talking about Republican Govs. Ron DeSantis of Florida, or Gregg Abbott of Texas or any of the other GOP governors or senators running for president.
Nor are we talking about Donald Trump, who in the face of serious headwinds, is attempting to be the Comeback Kid of 2024.
The “new” guy is Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, 57, who is scheduled to be elected Speaker of the House come January.
The Republican majority takeover of the House may be slim, but McCarthy appears to have enough GOP votes to be elected...
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