Here's the problem: McCarthy is next in line.
Bob Dole, was next in line.
John McCain, was next in line.
In fact, John Boehner had been House majority leader and was...next in line for Speaker.
That's what Republicans do: get in line and wait their turn. And it has to stop.
Why not look for the best person for the job? Instead of the most senior, why not find the most articulate, the most effective leader, the best communicator, the toughest negotiator, the most principled?
That's how it's done for top positions in the private sector. But, what do Republicans give us?: Good enough for government work.