House speaker spectacle continues as McCarthy faces fourth day of voting
Republican is hopeful that deal with far-right detractors could award him speaker title while House business remains paralyzed
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy trudged forward with his quest to become speaker on Friday, newly hopeful that a deal with far-right detractors could deliver him the gavel after days of fruitless balloting paralyzed the chamber.
Facing a historic 12th ballot, McCarthy appeared willing to accept a proposal that would undermine his own power while giving his opponents more influence to shape the legislative process, including the ability to more easily remove a speaker.
