More likely this.

The Freedom Caucus (Conservatives) headed up by Jim Jordan R-Ohio is in complete control of the process. McCarthy needed 28 of their 40 votes and that simply wasn't going to happen!

I like getting rid of some rhinos, but it's a numbers game ad we need a few.
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He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.

- Albert Einstein.