'Big Hill': McCarthy Throws Shade at Scalise's Speakership Chances

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana faces a “big hill” with his quest to claim the speakership.
Speaking with reporters Thursday, McCarthy commented, “It’s possible. It’s a big hill, though.”
The former speaker noted Scalise “told a lot of people he was going to be at 150 [votes] — He wasn’t there.”McCarthy just told us it’s a “big hill” for Scalise to get the support &md