The Partisan Divide in the House: McCarthy’s Need for Votes

The partisan divide in the House is very slim ― 221 Republicans to 212 Democrats ― and McCarthy needs every possible vote he can get.

So after Raju pointed out the hypocrisy of asking a Democrat to resign and a Republican to fight their charge in court, McCarthy decided Menendez should also be presumed innocent until found guilty.

Presumption of Innocence: McCarthy’s Change of Heart

“I think George could have his day in court, and I think Menendez could have his day in court,” he said.

Raju then reminded McCarthy of his earlier comments, saying, “Mr. Speaker, why do you think [Menendez] needs to resign, then?”

A Sudden Shift: McCarthy’s Flip-Flop

McCarthy immediately flip-flopped.

“It could be his choice of what he wants to do, yes,” he said.

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