Behind Kevin McCarthy's Extraordinary Downfall as House SpeakerThe glib Californian made many promises and paid a price when he was unable to fulfill them. But his demise also reflected the challenge of wielding a Republican majority that refuses to be governed.
Source: Behind Kevin McCarthy's Extraordinary Downfall as House Speaker (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/us/kevin-mccarthy-house-speaker.html)