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CNN Politics House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy shocked colleagues when he abruptly dropped out of the race to succeed John Boehner as speaker. Some conservatives claimed victory. "Today the establishment lost," tweeted Rep. Tim Huelskamp. He shared the same m Read more ... essage when Speaker John Boehner resigned.

The New York Times Breaking News: In a stunning retreat, Representative Kevin McCarthy on Thursday abruptly took himself out of the race to succeed John Boehner as speaker.

NBC News "Not the Kevin McCarthy probably replacing John Boehner. A different Kevin McCarthy – from Iowa."

Newsweek 9—Years McCarthy has been in the House of Representatives. 28—Years McCarthy has been working in politics. $1.2 million—The amount McCarthy donated to other Republicans through his leadership PAC in the last election. 14,500—People following Read more ... McCarthy on Instagram

CNN Politics "I won't be as tan," said the 50-year-old Kevin McCarthy, who is aiming to succeed the 65-year-old John Boehner as speaker. He later added: "Look, I'm a little younger."

MSNBC McCarthy wants in.

Yahoo News Kevin McCarthy sent a letter to GOP lawmakers pledging to fight for conservative principles.

Los Angeles Times McCarthy’s letter to colleagues indicated he wants to show rebellious Republicans that he will at least listen.

NPR “Dear Mom, Sorry not to have written before but I'm feeling better now and am going to be okay. I'm lucky it wasn't any worse but I've lost my right leg, and the sight of my right eye. Don't worry about it. Please. Your loving son, John.” — Le Read more ... tter from Staff Sgt. John Henry McCarthy, sent from a Naval field hospital in Danang, Vietnam, 1968. He died a little over a month after being severely wounded by an enemy explosive device that year. He was 24.