If McCarthy compromises with Dems they will vote with the far right to oust him.
Jeffrey A. Rendall 6/21, contributor to ConservativeHQ, “A Heated Argument in the House Portends Good Results for the Budget,” The Tennessee Star, 6/21/23, tennesseestar.com/politics/commentary-a-heated-argument-in-the-house-portends-good-results-for-the-budget/admin/2023/06/21/
Meanwhile, conservatives have thrown down the gauntlet – if McCarthy doesn’t keep his word and hold out for the spending cuts he previewed, he might very well face a motion to vacate the Speaker’s chair. And with Democrats likely voting with the conservatives to oust him, California Kevin could be in real trouble unless he holds the line (and doesn’t go begging for Democrat support to pass some “compromise” that satisfies no one) on appropriations.
McCarthy could conceivably cut a deal with a few Democrats to retain his position, but then he’d be in real peril. Former House GOP leaders John Boehner and Paul Ryan ended up resigning because they forged too many pacts with Democrats to provide the appearance of “getting things done,” or “legislating”.
Will California Kevin follow the same path? Most of it is up to him to recognize where his bread is buttered.
No one ever said Kevin McCarthy’s mission became easier once he earned the votes to become Speaker. McCarthy came into the process with a reputation as a dealmaker rather than a stalwart negotiator, and conservatives are counting on him to keep his word no matter what the potential consequences. For once, let the Democrats learn what it feels like to “cave”.