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Kevin McCarthy: “Why would I do that? I'll wait until it's over to find out. Every legal vote has to be counted, every recount has to be…”

On the recordDecember 8, 2020
Why would I do that? I'll wait until it's over to find out. Every legal vote has to be counted, every recount has to be finished, and every legal challenge has to be heard.
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Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

McCarthy expresses his reluctance to accept Biden as President-elect until all legal processes are completed.

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