Californian Rep. Kevin McCarthy won the secret-ballot election to replace Eric Cantor as House Majority Leader once Cantor resigns his post at the end of July. The only thing I’d expect to see by way of change is a little better cooperation with Speaker Boehner.
Cantor was always looking for ways to undermine Boehner and curry favor with the troglodytes. McCarthy has more of an easy-going reputation, although he’s obviously ambitious. He hasn’t always been a very competent whip, however, leading to several instances where bills had to be pulled off the floor for lack of support. That’s not a great sign for someone who will now be responsible for running the House floor.
Of course, a lot will depend on who wins the election to replace McCarthy as the House Majority Whip. More on that later, after the England-Uruguay match is resolved.
