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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Faces Republican Fury as Government Shutdown Looms

“I’ve told all of Congress you’re not going to go home. We’re going to continue to work through this,” Kevin McCarthy told reporters Monday. | Francis Chung/POLITICO

As the September 30th government shutdown deadline approaches, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy finds himself under fire from fellow Republicans for his handling of the situation. Despite the mounting attacks, McCarthy remains determined to push forward, vowing to keep Congress working through the crisis.

Rep. Victoria Spartz: ‘Weak … another worthless Congress’

First-term Indiana representative Victoria Spartz has been a vocal critic, accusing McCarthy of weakness and failure to unite the far-right members of the party. She expressed disappointment in the Speaker’s inability to address the impending fiscal crisis and the overall dysfunction of Congress.

Rep. Matt Gaetz: McCarthy is ‘lying like a dead dog’

Matt Gaetz, a Florida representative, has been a longstanding critic of McCarthy and has used the shutdown as an opportunity to call for McCarthy’s removal as Speaker. He accused McCarthy of being reckless, unhinged, and misogynistic in his attacks on fellow lawmakers.

Rep. Nancy Mace: ‘He ought to take ownership’

South Carolina representative Nancy Mace placed blame on McCarthy for not conducting individual votes on spending bills and predicted his reliance on temporary solutions like continuing resolutions.

Rep. Ken Buck: McCarthy’s promises are ‘coming due’

Colorado representative Ken Buck acknowledged the necessity of a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown but highlighted several unresolved issues facing the House GOP. Buck described it as a “perfect storm” of issues, putting McCarthy in a challenging position.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis aligns with insurgent conservatives

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined the criticism, pointing out the substantial increase in national debt during McCarthy’s alliance with former President Donald Trump. DeSantis emphasized his differences from Trump’s economic policies, citing Florida’s budget surpluses and debt reduction.

As the government shutdown deadline looms, Speaker McCarthy faces not only the threat of a shutdown but also mounting dissatisfaction from within his own party. The ongoing feud between Republican lawmakers adds complexity to an already tense situation.

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