Biden: GOP speaker drama ’embarrassing,’ ‘not a good look’

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Published January 4, 2023 8:28 AM

By ZEKE MILLER
AP White House Correspondent

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says House Republicans’ inability to unify behind a speaker candidate is “embarrassing” and “not a good look” for the country. Speaking Wednesday at the White House before traveling to Kentucky for an event to highlight last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law, Biden said of Republicans, “I hope they get their act together.” Biden declines to say whether he has any choice for the job, adding he has “no idea” who will prevail. House Republicans’ choice candidate for the job is Kevin McCarthy of California, who failed to win the required majority on three ballots Tuesday. Members-elect are set to return to the chamber Wednesday for additional balloting.

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