CBS News reports:
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy denied reports on Friday that he’s thinking about resigning from Congress before his term concludes in 2025, after after hardline Republicans and Democrats forced him out of the speaker’s chair earlier this week.
“I’m not resigning,” McCarthy said twice Friday. When asked if he will run for reelection next year, McCarthy responded, “Yes, yes.”
On Friday, Politico reported McCarthy is considering resigning early, and CNN reported he is expected to resign sometime after the speaker’s race concludes. An early departure from Congress would mean the California Republican won’t have to serve out the rest of his term as an ousted speaker who is now a rank-and-file member of Congress.
Read the full article. Somebody leaked against his wishes.
BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy denies reports that he’s considering resigning from the House. https://t.co/3s5sFcriPd
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 6, 2023