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    Why the fall of Kevin McCarthy leaves California Republicans in a tough spot

    by Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times Nov 02, 2023 4 minutes
    Kevin McCarthy arrives at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5, 2023.

    WASHINGTON — Since House Republicans unanimously elected Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker, the GOP has sought to portray itself as an emboldened party willing to battle President Joe Biden and the Democratic-controlled Senate.

    But for California Republicans, Johnson's election presents a host of potential problems that could make trying to survive in a deep-blue state even harder than it already was.

    Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster is the first of those challenges. McCarthy's fundraising allies have said they will work with Johnson to ensure the money continues to pour into Republicans' coffers. But Johnson is relatively unproven as a fundraiser, and

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