For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives was ousted in a vote of no confidence. 

On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) discuss the Republican infighting, the reforms Matt Gaetz asked for, what it means, and where we go from here . 

Then they break down Robert F. Kennedy Jr. teasing a third party presidential run, who it could help and who it could hurt

Finally, they look at the organized labor stories all over the headlines and what the renewed strength of organized labor could mean for our elections. 

Segments to look forward to:

(02:28) McCarthy loses the Speaker’s gavel 

(33:45) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. flirts with a third party presidential run

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Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYT—Behind Kevin McCarthy’s Extraordinary Downfall as House Speaker - The New York Times

CNN—October 3, 2023 - Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House

The Hill—5 takeaways from the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker | The Hill

NYT—Gaetz’s Ouster of McCarthy Draws Attention to His Ethics Issues - The New York Times

WP—Months of bad blood between McCarthy and Democrats help sink his speakership

Segment 2: 

NYT—Robert Kennedy Jr. Hints Strongly at Third-Party Presidential Bid - The New York Times

Politico—Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s super PAC preps for him to run for president as an Independent - POLITICO

The Dispatch —RFK JR. Could Play Spoiler, but Not for Biden - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch

Echelon Insights Verified Voter Omnibus

Nate Silver —RFK Jr. probably won't hurt Biden. He might even help him.

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