The Renee Ellmers Rumor and Kevin McCarthy’s Decision It is again worth noting that both parties deny it. But the rumor itself may have led to McCarthy’s collapse. It has become a louder buzz over the past few days with more and more people on and off the hill talking about it. Once Ellmers’ odd quote was out there, the buzzing became chatter.
Now this. From the comments: "McCarthy pulls out. Renee Ellmers lights up a cigarette."  ![[Linked Image]](http://ellmers.house.gov//images/user_images/113th%20Portrait.jpg)
"All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee
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