After leaving Congress, Kevin McCarthy has taken strong action against Republicans who opposed him, like Bob Good of Virginia, who voted to remove him from power.
McCarthy promised to spend millions to defeat Good in his upcoming election.
McCarthy, known for his fundraising prowess and previous role as House Speaker, has also targeted other Republicans who didn’t support him.
He spent over $4 million to challenge Nancy Mace of South Carolina in her primary, and his allies are now highlighting ethics concerns against her to weaken her future campaigns.
Additionally, McCarthy is backing challengers against Republicans like Eli Crane of Arizona and Matt Gaetz of Florida, who were critical of him. He’s accused Gaetz of wrongdoing and is supporting efforts to investigate him further.
Despite criticism, McCarthy’s efforts have had mixed results. Some Republicans he targeted, like Tim Burchett of Tennessee and Andy Biggs of Arizona, remain unchallenged in primaries, while others, like Mace, have actually gained support for standing against McCarthy.
McCarthy remains active in Republican fundraising efforts and supports candidates aligned with his views. He continues to play a significant role in shaping the party’s future, despite facing resistance from some quarters.
