https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/04/jim-banks-liz-cheney-gop-485269
An update from one of our class topics on Monday -- This article talks about Jim Banks, the Indiana Republican eyeing Cheney's 3rd ranking party seat. However, the typical practice of "keeping close to one's vest" when climbing the ranks in Congress does not describe Banks' strategy. He has outwardly condemned Cheney's "attacks" and is being praised by McCarthy at the same time. If the Republican party is indeed the party of Trump, Banks may be in the running for a promotion sooner than later. On the other hand, can Cheney's role in the House be separated from her opinion of Trump?
And an interesting point raised --
"But replacing the highest-ranking woman in GOP leadership with Banks, or any other white male, could be a major optics problem for a party that has made recruiting more women and minorities a key part of its strategy for winning back the House next year."
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