Washington Week with The Atlantic
The week of failed votes and McCarthy's leadership
Show title: Washington Week with The Atlantic
Video title: The week of failed votes and McCarthy's leadership
Video duration: 15m 55sVideo description: The new year has brought new problems to the House, the likes of which this country has not seen in more than a century. But after days of failed votes to elect him the next speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy has mounted a comeback after numerous closed-door meetings, concessions and compromises. After flipping several holdout votes, he’s expressing optimism that he'll get the job.
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Washington Week Extra for May 8, 2020
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Molly Ball, author of “Pelosi,” a new biography of the speaker of the House, discussed Nancy Pelosi’s history, her leadership of the party and key moments from her career. The discussion was part of a new segment, “The Washington Week Bookshelf.”
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