A source familiar with the discussions about House Republican leadership said McClain will remain in that role.
Some GOP sources were left mystified by Trump’s decision to yank Stefanik’s nomination, saying they “felt confident” about the special election for her upstate New York district as well as Waltz’s coastal district comprising Daytona Beach, Fla.
A source admitted that Fine was “not a great candidate” — but that was largely due to the fundraising issue.
“It’s probably going to be closer than expected,” the source predicted of the race.
Another Republican insider griped, “Pulling Stefanik doesn’t make sense.
“She is more than qualified, and Republicans would win her seat.
“It plays into the Dem narrative that you’d lose these seats. It makes everyone looks stupid,” the GOPer vented.
Trump has not announced yet who will succeed Stefanik for the UN role.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) also resigned from office after being briefly considered for the position of US attorney general.
The contests for his and Waltz’s seats will be held in their old Florida districts Tuesday.
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