A poem about the struggle of House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy to become House speaker, as he faces resistance and a stalemate with no end in sight. Despite his repeated failures, McCarthy remains determined to persuade enough right-flank holdouts to vote for him and move the party forward.
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House Republicans stand at a crossroads,
As leader McCarthy's efforts are tossed,
He's failed over and over again,
To become House speaker, a title he's lain claim to in vain.
But McCarthy remains determined, oh so bold,
To persuade the right-flank holdouts, so they can be told,
To vote for him, and end this stalemate,
A deadlock with no end in sight, a state that's most sedate.
For McCarthy, it's a question of principle and might,
He'll stand his ground, and fight with all his might,
For the ideals of the party, and the future he envisions,
A future where Republicans stand tall, and make the right decisions.
So let the House Republicans take their stand,
And choose a leader who'll take them by the hand,
And lead them down the path of victory,
With courage, conviction, and clarity.
