Here's What Rahm Emanuel Said That Caused This Podcaster to Totally Melt Down
FDA Announces Major 'Make America Healthy Again' Shakeup
Federal Court Shuts Down Trump's Effort to Dismantle 'Voice of America'
Trump’s Deportation Plan Hits Another Legal Roadblock, Thanks to This Federal Judge
Kaitlin Collins Is Undermined By Her Own Network, and '60 Minutes' Producer Quits...
Gun Control Group Hopes No One Will Remember Its Founder's Own Words
Gov't Employee In Tim Walz's State Who Caused $21,000 in Damage to Teslas,...
Trump Admin Arrests One of India’s Most-Wanted Fugitives Tied to Deadly Terror Attacks
Democrats Scramble to Criticize Trump White House Over Using Real Eggs at Easter...
'Beloved' GOP Texas Politician Stabbed, Husband Killed In Violent Attack
More of Dems in Disarray: Gavin Newsom Criticizes Party for Failing to Figure...
'60 Minutes' Producer Resigns Amid Trump Lawsuit Chaos and CBS Backlash
Rubio Announces Major Shakeup at State Department
Democrats Can Go to El Salvador on GOP Dime, on One Condition
Yet Another Poll Brings Catastrophic News for Democrats
Tipsheet

Freedom Caucus Member Rep. Chip Roy to Run Against Elise Stefanik for House GOP Chair

House Television via AP

House Republicans are set to vote on a replacement for Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) as Conference Chair tomorrow, after voting to oust Cheney earlier this week. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) began whipping votes in the weeks leading up to the eventual ousting, and emerged as the clear favorite to step into the role. She has endorsements from House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), GOP Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), and other rank-and-file members. Stefanik also earned the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.

Advertisement

Stefanik has received pushback from more conservative members of the House GOP caucus, including lawmakers in the House Freedom Caucus. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) sent a scathing letter tearing into Stefanik’s voting record, which includes opposition to the landmark 2017 tax cuts. Cheney's voting record was more aligned with Trump than that of Stefanik.

He also took issue with the quick timeline to replace Cheney, with little time to consider candidates. Now, Roy is reportedly mounting a bid against Stefanik for Conference Chair.

Advertisement

The vote is set to take place Friday. Stefanik appears to have garnered enough support to take the leadership spot, but it's clear that the entire caucus is not united around her.

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement