Kevin McCarthy’s 2023 holiday season was definitely not the most merry, as the year was filled with political upheaval and unrest. His party lost many congressional seats and its beloved leader, and the promised tax cuts weren’t implemented during his term. Without much good news to share and few accomplishments to celebrate, McCarthy’s Christmas was far from merry.
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