Republicans have temporarily played themselves out of the presidential line of succession after McCarthy's historic ouster

Tue, 10/03/2023 - 19:16

The Speaker of the House's chair sits empty — The Speaker of the House's chair was empty in January during the multiple rounds of voting.
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House Republicans have temporarily forced themselves out of the presidential line of succession.
Following Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster, the position of second in line to the presidency is vacant.
An expert on the line of succession told Insider it is clear McCarthy's temporary replacement does not count.

House Republicans have temporarily played themselves out of the slim chance of capturing the White House in the event of a historic catastrophe through their unprecedented ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy.