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Ross Douthat: Kevin McCarthy and the return of the pre-Trump GOP

Can Republicans present themselves as a party capable of governing?

(Kenny Holston | The New York Times) Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) delivers remarks as the vote for Speaker of the House continues for a fourth day at the Capitol, in Washington on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) pressed on Friday for a deal with right-wing holdouts that could deliver him the speakership after days of failed votes on the House floor.