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On the recordJanuary 12, 2022
McCarthy is a very weak leader, he really is dependent on the QAnon conference or based within his conference. And he, you know, as he demonstrated, with capitulation to Trump, after the insurrection, will do whatever he thinks will advance his ambition. That`s just - that`s what we`re dealing with.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

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Adam Schiff criticizes Kevin McCarthy's leadership and his dependence on extreme elements within the Republican Party.

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