"Political Turmoil: McCarthy's Ouster Gains Bipartisan Support Amid Speaker Race"
TL;DR
A CBS News poll reveals that 60% of Americans support the House's decision to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker, with 75% of those in favor believing he was ineffective. Surprisingly, 54% of conservatives and 70% of liberals also backed his ouster. The move has created chaos in the House, especially with the possibility of another government shutdown looming. House Republicans will meet to determine the next steps, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan emerging as potential contenders for the speakership. McCarthy has stated he will not seek another shot at the top job.
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