House Republicans choose Rep. Kevin McCarthy as next majority leader

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The House Republicans have voted for a new majority leader to replace Rep. Eric Cantor, who will soon vacate that post after being defeated by Dave Brat in a Virginia primary.

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Rep. McCarthy survived a challenge from Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho), who was also running for that position.

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Cantor will step down as majority leader on July 31.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/06/19/house-republicans-choose-rep-kevin-mccarthy-as-next-majority-leader/

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