McCarthy picks his path on Cheney: Try to boot her from Congress

Some Republicans believe House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s actions against Rep. Liz Cheney — or silence when the party moves to punish her — undermine his claim that the GOP is a “big tent” party. | Alex Wong/Getty Images

By Olivia Beavers

02/17/2022 05:30 PM EST

Updated: 02/17/2022 06:05 PM EST

Kevin McCarthy is throwing off tradition and supporting a primary challenger to one of his own members. But it’s not exactly a surprise — the incumbent is Rep. Liz Cheney.

The GOP leader’s decision to wade into the primary battle and support the Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman marks a

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