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Kevin McCarthy backed by key right-wing figures despite rebellion from ‘saboteurs’

By Cami Mondeaux
Published December 5, 2022 1:36pm ET
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Kevin McCarthy backed by key right-wing figures despite rebellion from ‘saboteurs’
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.


As Kevin McCarthy seeks to fend off opposition from members of his party in his bid for House speaker, the California Republican is receiving support from some unlikely allies.

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