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MNI POLITICAL RISK - McCarthy Ouster Raises Govt Shutdown Risk

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  • Yesterday evening, Rep Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the now former Speaker of the House of Representatives, was ousted from his job in a historic ‘motion to vacate’ vote initiated by conservative Republican House Rep Matt Gaetz (R-FL).
  • McCarthy’s ouster raises the prospect of an extended period of paralysis in the House, increases the risk of a government shutdown on November 17, and has negative implications for the future of continued security assistance for Ukraine.
  • The most likely candidates to replace McCarthy are Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), seen as a continuity selection, and Rep Jim Jordan (R-OH) from the conservative wing. Both face a highly challenging and uncertain pathway to the requisite 218 votes.
  • White House National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby told reporters yesterday that, "a lapse in support for Ukraine will make Putin believe that he can wait us out."
  • President Biden will deliver remarks from the White House on new measures to relieve student debt.
  • Poll of the Day: A record-high number of voters believe Republicans will, “do a better job of keeping the country prosperous,” than Democrats.
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