That gavel looks good in the grip of newly installed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
In just his first week on the job, and after drawn-out balloting to win it, Republicans have swung behind him in full force, according to a new survey.
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What’s more, his approval among all voters has surged into a tie with where it was for former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the eve of November’s election.
The latest Economist/YouGov poll said that Republicans approve of McCarthy 59%-21%. And, it added, Republicans think he’s done a good job in his first week, 42%-12%.
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Overall in the Economist/YouGov surveys, McCarthy jumped from 27% approval before the election to 36% today. That’s where Pelosi was right before the election.
And according to the analysis, “Republicans are more optimistic about McCarthy’s potential to be an effective speaker. By almost three to one (44% to 16%), Republicans say McCarthy will be able to serve effectively in the role. Just 19% of Democrats say the same, and 51% say he will not be effective in the job.”
