May 13, 2021
House Republicans Vote to Remove Liz Cheney From Leadership
On Wednesday, May 12 House Republicans voted to remove Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her position as GOP Conference Chair. Cheney has been under fire from the Conference ever since she voted to impeach President Trump for his alleged role on January 6, 2021, Capitol Mob.
Wednesday’s vote was unanimous meaning members voted via voice vote. But, according to The Hill, “Sources inside the closed-door vote said it was an overwhelming vote against Cheney. Some guessed the split was three to one.”
According to The Hill, Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sent a letter to Republicans last week calling for a removal of Cheney and doing so “was necessary to resolve “internal conflicts” that have distracted and divided Republicans as they focus on winning back the majority in 2022.”
Members have yet to vote on Cheney’s replacement, but as of Wednesday morning, New York Republican Elise Stefanik officially announced she will run. Stefanik posted a letter on Twitter outlining her goals as Chairwoman which included a unified message and clear communication against the Democrat’s agenda.
READ: Why I’m running for House Republican Conference Chair
A letter to my colleagues on my vision to unify our GOP Conference, win the Majority, and fight on behalf of the American people to save our country👇🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/JGE5IqhNJo
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) May 12, 2021
We certainly hope that whoever takes the position as GOP Conference Chair is able to better lead the Republican party and help win the House back in 2022.
As Eagle Forum President Colleen Holcomb stated in a press release:
“Leader McCarthy’s and House Republicans’ bold decision to remove Cheney from leadership tells grassroots conservatives that the Republican Party is listening to them, and is no longer controlled by an elitist Establishment of familiar last names,” said Holcomb.
“Hard-working men and women witnessed a compromised 2020 election that was ignored by courts and the media, and they were right to gather peacefully to make their voices heard,” Holcomb noted.
“Elected officials should be working together to punish those responsible for commandeering a legitimate protest and overshadowing the serious issue of election integrity with shameful violence. Using that violence as an excuse to villainize innocent Americans and to settle political vendettas is an inexcusable betrayal. Thank you to all who took a stand against it!” Holcomb concluded.
To read Eagle Forum’s press release, click here.
