Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise top the list to replace Paul Ryan

Published April 11, 2018 11:34pm ET



House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., appears to be the odds-on favorite to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan, who said he would hold onto his title until he retires in January.

The other most likely candidate, Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., has said he’s interested but only if McCarthy declines.

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