[Political Junkie Too]

Then what is the point of this article?

How can he be the Republican nominee if the Republican caucus won't vote for him for Speaker?

The Democrats won't vote for McCarthy, they will vote for their own candidate, perhaps Jeffries.

Disaffected Republicans will vote "Present" and force a second round? Would McCarthy put the House through that, or withdraw and avoid the embarrassment of being rejected?

-PJ

[Alberta's Child]

How can he be the Republican nominee if the Republican caucus won't vote for him for Speaker?

He won the GOP nomination vote by a 188-31 margin.

188 votes was more than enough to be nominated by the GOP, but is nowhere near enough to be elected Speaker.

Why is this a mystery to anyone?