Republican Main Street Caucus members have come to a “strong consensus” that they will vote for Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for House Speaker, a letter from Reps. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) said. “Kevin McCarthy is best prepared to lead the 118th Congress,” the letter continued, “and we are prepared to vote for him for as long as it takes.”
From Breitbart:
Additionally, 15 Republican members and incoming members who won in districts Biden won wrote a firm letter to their colleagues on Thursday saying they “are not open to any so-called shadow ‘consensus candidate’” and that they would vote for McCarthy “regardless of how many votes it takes.” ... Five Republicans, Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Ralph Norman (R-NC), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), and Bob Good (R-VA), have publicly signaled they plan to oppose McCarthy, and another handful have openly expressed hesitation. Those on the fence, mainly from the House Freedom Caucus, have indicated various rule changes, including allowing for a motion to vacate the chair, could affect their decision.
