Of the 8 #Republicans who voted to oust him, #KevinMcCarthy says, “I’m not quite sure those individuals are looking to be #productive,” adding later, “I want to be a #Republican & #conservative that #governs.”
#McCarthy suggests he will stay involved in #Republican #politics, saying, “I intend to make sure we gain & keep the majority in the next cycle as well.”
Asked what advice he has for the next #speaker. “Change the rules,” he says.