"Revolt Threatens GOP House Majority as McCarthy's Deal with Conservatives Falls Through"

Republican Congressman Tom Cole warns that conservative hardliners who helped oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House could "very easily" cause the GOP to lose its House majority in 2024. Cole believes that these hardliners have hurt the party's chances of holding onto the majority and criticized their lack of an alternative strategy or candidate. He also expressed concern that McCarthy's removal could deter strong candidates from running in future elections. While some have suggested Cole as a potential consensus candidate for Speaker, he downplayed his chances and identified Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan as the leading candidates.