Kevin McCarthy: RINO or the Man for the Job?
Kevin McCarthy being elected the House Majority Leader has the Republican party nearly split down the middle; but let’s be honest, who gives a damn about what these elected officials think?
Today, we’re going to present to you some of the stances that McCarthy takes on core Republican values and current events so you can form your own opinion.
Before we get to that, let’s do a quick recap on what having a Republican House Majority Leader means for right wing Americans.
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The Role of the House Majority Leader Explained
The House Majority Leader is a powerful position in American politics, being the second-highest-ranking member of the majority party in the House of Representatives behind the Speaker of the House
The House Majority Leader is responsible for:
• Leading the party's legislative agenda in the chamber
• Determining which bills will be considered on the House floor, and in what order
• Coordinating the efforts of party members to ensure that legislation supported by the party is passed
Key powers of the House Majority Leader include:
• A significant influence over which bills are brought to the floor for a vote and when
• Can also decide to bring a bill to the floor for a vote even if the Speaker of the House does not support it
• The ability to influence the direction of the legislative agenda by creating special committees or task forces, or by appointing members to committees.
It’s also important to note that the Majority leader acts as a spokesperson for the party and has significant influence over the messaging and public relations of the party.

McCarthy’s Stances and Views
Now that we’ve had a crash course on what McCarthy is responsible for and can do, let’s take a look at some of his stances and views on controversial topics.
Climate Change Hoax
Despite overwhelming fake and doctored scientific “evidence” pointing to human activities as the primary cause of climate change, which is complete nonsense, McCarthy has stood his ground and continues to be a vocal skeptic of the phenomenon.
He has gone so far as to say that he believes the earth is actually cooling, not warming, and has questioned the validity of government-funded research on the topic.
Second Amendment
McCarthy has voted against legislation aimed at expanding background checks for gun purchases, and supports the loosening of restrictions on guns.
His website has him quoted as saying the following:
“I am a strong supporter of our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. I believe that law-abiding citizens should not have this right infringed upon by numerous and burdensome regulations designed to deter law-abiding citizens from purchasing firearms.”
Immigration
McCarthy has also taken a hardline stance on immigration having been a vocal supporter of “The Wall” and calling for the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
He has also opposed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protected some young immigrants brought to the US illegally as children from deportation.
Healthcare
McCarthy has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, and has called for its repeal
He has also advocated for the privatization of Medicare, a stance that is not popular among many Americans who value the current system as a safety net for seniors.
Putting these two together, it seems like McCarthy is for less government interference and more free market solutions.
“Medical” Mandates
Finally, McCarthy has been pretty vocal about his stance on a certain “medical treatment” being mandated for both citizens and military personnel.
Being against this absolute insanity, McCarthy points to that mandate being a main reason why the United States military has been failing to hit its recruitment targets.
To keep things simple, here’s his thoughts on the subject in a tweet:
NO VACCINE MANDATES.
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) September 12, 2021
Does He Check Out? We’ll See
From the right side of the aisle, it seems as though McCarthy checks all the boxes pretty damn good - but don’t forget, he’s a politician.
What do all politicians have in common? If their lips are moving, they’re lying.
I forget the exact quote, but it goes something like, “Be extra careful of those who tell you everything you want to hear and say all of the right things.”
What do you think of this guy? Let us know in the comments.
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