Will the Democrats help save Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s job?

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a potential ousting by conservative Republicans, with uncertainty about how Democrats will respond.

The backdrop: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is currently enduring a campaign from within his own party to remove him from his position.

The Big Question: It remains unclear whether or not Democrats will intervene to support McCarthy against this internal Republican challenge.
* NPR’s A Martinez specifically queried Minority Whip Katherine Clark on the Democratic response, but no details are given in the article.

Looking Ahead: The future of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s job hangs in the balance pending the actions of conservative Republicans and potentially, Democrats.

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