McCarthy announces candidacy for House speaker

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks in Washington, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. McCarthy announced Monday his candidacy for House Speaker, replacing the outgoing John Boehner. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is officially declaring his candidacy for House speaker to replace John Boehner.
Boehner announced his resignation on Friday under pressure from conservatives.
McCarthy, who is Boehner’s No. 2, sent a letter to GOP lawma