Thursday, October 8, 2015

CBS News: Conservatives to back Daniel Webster over Kevin McCarthy for House speaker

By Stephanie Condon, Oct. 7, 2015, CBS News

The House Freedom Caucus, a group of about 40 anti-establishment conservatives, announced Wednesday that they are endorsing Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, to serve as the next speaker of the House.


The House Republican conference will vote by secret ballot on Thursday to nominate its candidate for speaker. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California -- currently No. 2 in the House -- is likely to emerge as the nominee, even without the support of the Freedom Caucus.

However, McCarthy will need the support of at least some Freedom Caucus members when the full House of Representatives votes for the new speaker on October 29. A candidate will need at least 218 votes to be elected speaker, …

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