GOP Lawmaker Says He Plans To Challenge Stefanik for Conference Chair
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is planning to challenge Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) for the Republican House Conference chair. CNN’s Annie Grayer reported that Roy said he plans to run for the post to replace Rep. Liz Cheney…
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is planning to challenge Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) for the Republican House Conference chair.
CNN’s Annie Grayer reported that Roy said he plans to run for the post to replace Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who was ousted by House Republicans after she was critical of former President Donald Trump.
Speaking to reporters, Roy said, “I do believe should have an opponent.”
“One of my biggest problems is that we’re not taking the time to have this conversation that we ought to have,” he added.
Stefanik has received the support of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), and Trump to replace Cheney.
However, Roy raised concerns about replacing Cheney with Stefanik.
In a memo to his colleagues earlier this week, Roy said, “We must avoid putting in charge Republicans who campaign as Republicans but then vote for and advance the Democrats’ agenda once sworn in – that is, that we do not make the same mistakes we did in 2017.”