GOP Reps Already Have a Backup Plan Should McCarthy Fail, But It's Not Perfect

A group of GOP representatives approached House Republican Whip Steve Scalise, telling him he should “be ready” for the Speaker of the House bid, should Kevin McCarthy fail to nail down enough votes, according to Politico.
The lawmakers spoke with Scalise to discuss the possibility that McCarthy could fall, and they believe he would be a good consensus leader if things do not go McCarthy’s way, GOP lawmakers and aides told Politico.
Over the last month, demands have b