- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has moved into rare political space, reaching an approval rating higher than typical for a top party congressional leader and challenging former President Donald Trump’s approval among Republicans.
- With a 52% favorability overall and 71% among Republicans, McCarthy has erased whatever it was that some House conservatives didn’t like about him during the drawn-out, four-day, 15-ballot speaker election controversy in January.
- By contrast, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s overall favorable rating is 31% to 60% who view him unfavorably, and Rasmussen said just 32% of Republicans view him somewhat or very favorably.
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Popularity Rivals Trump, But Mitch Is In The Ditch
McCarthy's Popularity Rivals Trump, But Mitch Is In The Ditch
McCarthy and McConnell (Youtube screen grab from Fox Business)
