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Is McCarthy a lame-duck speaker already?

By Sarah Bedford
Published January 7, 2023 5:43pm ET
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Is McCarthy a lame-duck speaker already?
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., reacts after losing the 14th vote in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. | (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

With House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) finally in possession of the speaker’s gavel after a grueling four days of voting, he and his allies are likely celebrating a hard-fought victory.

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