} .leg-hnt-section-title { I am truly honored and humbled. vertical-align: middle; } .votebox_bp_logo { Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. margin-top: 5px; background-color: #db0000; External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell .results_row.winner { Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. font-size: 2em; text-align: center; display: flex; position: relative; The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. The tribunal is a faith-based arbiter offering nonbinding resolutions to civil disputes. .census-table-census-item { Since 2010, more than 200 model anti-Sharia law bills have been introducedin statehouses across more than 40 states. border-radius: 50%; Beth Van Duyne ( Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 24th Congressional District. } And by the way, I prefer sparkling water you can bring it to 1337 LHOB in January.. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. color: #888; event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; 04 Mar 2023 02:01:35 Her co-panelists included Nonie Darwish and Chris Gaubatz, two figures known for their anti-Muslim rhetoric. background: #4c4c4c; July 20, 20219 AM Central. [33], Van Duyne met her former husband, Chris "Casey" Wallach, while they were attending Cornell University. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. Texans want and deserve a champion in Congress who will stand up and fight for them, Beckley said in news release. [5][6], Van Duyne became dissatisfied with Herbert Gears, the Democratic Irving city councillor representing her,[4] over how he handled a zoning case in her neighborhood. } Beth Van Duyne: A Career Politician Who Failed Up To Trump's Swamp USING TAXPAYERS TO ADVANCE HER OWN CAREER Van Duyne has used her taxpayer-funded roles to advance her political career for years. } } margin-bottom: 4px; display: inline-block; Newsom has attacked Texas over its conservative values and laws on guns, abortion and taxes, even going so far as to put up billboards in the state promoting abortion access while running for re-election in California. Van Duynes public clash with the local tribunal more than four years ago gained her fame among anti-Muslim figures and some right-wing pundits. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. width: 100%; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { font-size: 16px; background-color: #ccc; Earlier this year, Van Duyne, a freshman lawmaker, voted to object to the Pennsylvania presidential results, but supported certifying the Arizona results. More neutral language such as foreign or international law has since been used in recent iterations of these bills, including one that later passed in Oklahoma. Beckley unveiled her plans in a video set inside a hotel room in the nations capital, which House Democrats fled to earlier this month to break quorum in protest of Republicans priority elections bill. text-align: left !important; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle640341cb7da21').addEventListener('click', event => { padding-top: 5px; Her general election victory mirrored those seen in other conservative-leaning suburbs across the country, where, despite indications that President Donald Trump alienated voters, down-ballot Republican candidates held their own. .inner_percentage.Republican { Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. LBJ said, we do not choose to be the guardians of the gate, but there is not one else but us.. .results_row td { Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. Learn more at texastribune.org. This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Texas. Comments, suggestions or tips? Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. font-weight: 300; padding:7px 8px 8px; Invalid password or account does not exist. max-width: 600px; Gaffney, the founder and executive chairman of the Center for Security Policy, is well-known for engaging in anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. The table below displays the partisan composition of Texas' congressional delegation as of November 2022. letter-spacing: .04em; .inner_percentage { Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. Beth Van Duyne, a former Texas mayor who stoked hysteria around an Islamic tribunal and has associated with anti-Muslim hate groups, is running for U.S. Congress. Beckley unveiled her plans in a video filmed inside a hotel room in the nations capital, where House Democrats fled earlier this month to break quorum in protest of Republicans priority elections bill. Beckley launched her campaign with endorsements from 30 fellow House Democrats, including caucus Chair Chris Turner and Joe Moody, whom House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, removed as speaker pro tem in retaliation for the quorum break. 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton. position: relative; She assumed office on January 3, 2021. This is real city crime.. } In April, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee deemed it one of 22 battleground districts for the 2022 midterm elections. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. According to The Morning News, he met with Van Duyne before the event. width: 50%; font-style: italic; Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. top: -1px; } [24] The Atlantic has described Van Duyne as "the new face of Trumpism in Texas. Van Duynes supporters expect shell bring her brand of outspoken conservative fire with her to the Capitol. } On Feb. 6, 2015, Van Duyne took to Facebook to state:Sharia Law Court was NOT approved or enacted by the City of Irving. She vowed to work to better understand how this court will function, and added: Our nation cannot be so overly sensitive in defending other cultures that we stop protecting our own. The post has since been taken down. Texas presidential election results (1900-2020), The table below details demographic data in Texas and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. } color:white; display: inline-block; Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. If Twitter is any indication, Van Duyne may still position herself to become her partys antidote to the progressive Ocasio-Cortez, though shes remained mum on formal plans for a dueling squad. } Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. } else { My role working for the community will change, but I'm not saying goodbye at all, she told The Morning News when she announced she wasnt seeking a third term. 100% remote. } We live in bizarre and profoundly disturbing times where our nation is run by an administration who empowers drug . background-color: #6db24f; display: block; } left: 0px; border: 1px solid #999; Proud to be Nancy Pelosi's most bitter loss.This election proved North Texans want a voice in Congress who fights for good jobs, safe cities, & better healthcare options not theanti-freedom, socialist policies Pelosi & Democrat candidates were pushing. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { } "Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me," Beckley says. ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. } margin-bottom: .75em; She is. color: #6db24f; display: table; Meet Beth Van Duyne, bigot and Republican candidate (Original post) 1. But Beckley could have a tough race against Van Duyne, who is a former Irving mayor and a former Donald Trump appointee as a regional director at the Housing Department. margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; .non_result_row th { } text-align: center; .leg-hnt-flex-item {

. .results_text { Ahead of the crowded March primary, Trump endorsed her congressional bid. padding-bottom: 7px; Morning brief: Is Denton's tiny home plan a teardown? Sharia is aset ofguiding religious principles, but anti-Muslim hate groups try to twist it into something insidious to sow fear of Islam. }); Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom margin-top: 1em; It would be a privilege to attend. Van Duyne ( Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 24th Congressional District. Texas utilizes an open primary system. margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 8px; Speaking with Van Duyne during a June 23, 2015, episode, Gaffney claimed Irving had become a hotbed, it turns out, of efforts to inculcate inside her city, well, a program that is quite at odds with our Constitution. } But she has also kept some of her signature confrontational style, often blasting national socialist Democrats on social media. position: relative; margin-top: 0px; left: 0; margin-right: 10px; } .non_result_row th { Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state. } Dec. 17, 20205 AM Central. Dallas, TX 75254. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. .non_result_row div { width: 35px !important; } } .votebox-results-metadata-p { While Van Duyne voted to object to the Pennsylvania results, she was the only Texan to split her vote and support certifying the Arizona results. color: #fff; } .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The idea that Sharia is gaining a foothold in the United States is a long-running conspiracy theory pushed by anti-Muslim groups. } Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. font-size: 12px; Beckleys announcement video shows her in a Washington hotel room. Van Duyne stepped down from the council in 2010, and successfully ran for mayor against Gears in the 2011 election. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, By John Fields At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. Van Duynes appearance at the ACT event appears to have been facilitated through Michael Flynn, President Donald Trumps former national security adviser, according to emails that Hatewatch obtained. display: block; width: 100% !important; Texas' 24th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary). } .inner_percentage.Libertarian { } Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. He graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. padding-top: 8px; font-size: 16px; } Throughout her campaign, Van Duyne emphasized relatability, highlighting that shes a single mother. background-color: #ccc; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, font-size: 110%; Rep. Beth Van Duyne: Justice Department aims to threaten parents into submission. .leg-hnt-flex-row { Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. She told The Texas Tribune at the time that the job overlapped a lot with what mayors do. background-color: #003388; } document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); Van Duyne used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to investigate the tribunal, according to The Dallas Morning News. } .percentage_number { Supporters are hopeful shell bring her firebrand conservatism to the halls of Congress. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Beckley would join former Marine Derrik Gay in the Democratic primary. [22], In the general election, Van Duyne faced the Democratic nominee, Candace Valenzuela, a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board member. As the Brennan Center for Justice notes, For decades, American courts have applied foreign law as long as it does not violate U.S. public policy.. Van Duynes first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. } margin: 3px 0; border-radius: 50%; [4] In 1986, her family moved to Irving, Texas. While Van Duyne voted to object to the Pennsylvania results, she was the only Texan to split her vote and support certifying the Arizona results. display: inline-block; The very fabric of our nation is under attack, and Im running for Congress to save it.. Van Duyne, who stepped down as mayor in 2017 to work in the Trump administration as a regional official for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, had received an endorsement from. font-size: 12px; justify-content: center; } Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. My name is Beth Van Duyne and I'm running for Congress because I know the people of the 24th District deserve to have a strong, principled voice in Congress. column-gap: 1em; } Roy White led ACTs San Antonio chapter until he reportedly was firedin 2017 after allegations of hosting an event that would teach participants how to shut down mosques. White is involved with two other anti-Muslim hate groups, Truth in Textbooks and the Texas chapter of G416 Patriots. Also during her tenure, Irving was named one of the best cities for job growth, as well as the fifth safest city in the U.S. I think one of her biggest strengths as mayor was that she had a backbone which is very rare to see in a city official, said former state Rep. Matt Rinaldi of Irving, a longtime friend of Van Duynes. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { During the 2016 presidential campaign and Van Duynes final year as Irving mayor retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn spoke at a Dallas event hosted by ACT for America. Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. shattering a previous record broken in 2004, which contradicted the conclusions of Irving police. } .results_row { background-color: #db0000; } background-color: #f4f4f4; Beth has my Full Endorsement for Congress! Trump tweeted. overflow-x: auto; Thats particularly true in her district that straddles parts of Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties. break-inside: avoid-column; But Van Duyne remains controversial in North Texas years after she was harshly criticized for espousing baseless beliefs about Shariah law in the region while she was mayor. .votebox-results-metadata { } A similar state law eventually passed in 2017. height: 22px; vertical-align: top; Six Democrats and nine Republicans filed in the 15th. .leg-hnt-border-top { } padding-bottom: 0px; The former Irving mayor won a North Texas congressional seat in November. } .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { z-index:1; Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022. } .race_header.democratic { High around 75F. The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of November 2022. [17][18], After Kenny Marchant announced in August 2019 that he would not seek reelection to the United States House of Representatives, Van Duyne resigned from HUD so that she could run to succeed Marchant in representing Texas's 24th congressional district, a suburban stretch between Dallas and Fort Worth, including parts of Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant counties. Van Duyne had the. padding-left: 16px; display: block; margin-bottom:16px; border: 1px solid black !important; He originally is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. width: 50px; flex: 0 0 175px; These officials were elected to serve their communities by representing them in Austin, not charter a jet to Washington to join the Nancy Pelosi and Kamala Harris temper tantrum demanding states like Texas federalize our election process. width: 35px !important; overflow-y: hidden; . Democrats long argued Texas status as a swing state. Make no mistake: There are gangs. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. background-color: #6db24f; } overflow-y: hidden; That is why the Texas Border Plan I helped develop designates the cartels as terrorist organizations. max-width: 600px; People talk about, Oh youre so brave, Van Duyne said during a 2015 speaking engagement, according to The Morning News. .inner_percentage.Democratic { background-color: #f9d334; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { I used to work a double as a waitress then wake up at dawn to answer phones at a car dealership so you can bet I wont be the one crying in the fridge this session, Van Duyne wrote. The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, 2% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less, 5% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less, **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. She also espoused pro-police policies, stoking fear about violent criminals and the decline of Texas cities in the face of protests over racial injustice. .race_footer { [29] According to the Dallas Morning News, Van Duyne focused on public safety and the economy during the campaign. } padding-left: 0; The future of that squad may be uncertain the organizer lost her primary this year, and the initial website promoted by the group is no longer active. A month after Trumps election, ACT braggedabouthaving a direct line to the White House. position: absolute; In the video, Beckley contrasted her commitment to the voting rights battle with Van Duynes vote earlier this year to object to the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. text-align: left; (Trump pardoned Flynn late last month.). .non_result_row { background-color: #db0000; [38], In February 2021, a man committed suicide by firearm outside of Van Duyne's home in Irving. Months later, as Van Duynes term as mayor was ending, her next move was announced: The Trump administration tapped her to be a regional U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regional administrator. height: 56px; Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Elizabeth Ann Van Duyne ( / vndan / van-DYNE; born November 16, 1970) [2] is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 24th congressional district. } The people spoke loud and clear that theyre ready for a change, Van Duyne said after her first mayoral victory. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { But Van Duyne ousted him again and became the first woman mayor of the suburban city. Now, the former Irving mayors supporters expect shell bring her well-established brand of conservative fire to Washington, D.C. Van Duyne will be part of the record number of House Republican women ever elected to Congress, shattering a previous record broken in 2004. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. .leg-hnt-title { Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. She is a very strong-willed, strategic, no-nonsense executive, said Dallas County GOP Chair Rodney Anderson. background-color: #334aab; They were sick of all talk and no action.. } She is seeking the Republican nomination for Texas 24th Congressional District after Rep. Kenny Marchant announced he wouldn't run for re-election. .votebox-results-metadata-p { } Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. background-color: grey; .leg-hnt-leadership-title { } border-bottom: 1px solid grey; .votebox { font-size: 0.9em; Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. [27] Van Duyne praised the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. On the same day in 2019 that Marchant, the outgoing U.S. House member who Van Duyne replaced, announced he wouldnt seek another term in Congress, Van Duyne said she planned to run for the seat. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Dallas Observer has called Van Duyne "a Trumpist Republican before Trumpist Republicans existed.". That same year, Van Duyne defended the arrest of teenager Ahmed Mohamed who was detained after bringing a homemade clock to his Irving high school that was mistaken for a bomb. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { font-style: italic; flex-direction: column; We live in a very fragile time for our nation, our families, and the future of the . } letter-spacing: 0.03em; } It is one of the nine districts that voted for President Joe Biden in 2020 while being held by a Republican. .race_header.libertarian { Even her detractors are cautiously optimistic about her political future. In the video, Beckley contrasted her commitment to the voting rights battle with Van Duynes vote earlier this year to object to the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. position: absolute; In 2018, she upset then incumbent Carrollton Republican Ron Simmons to win the state House District 65. width: 100%; } While in office, Van Duyne dubbed herself a limited government conservative and received praise from supporters for passing the citys first ethics policy and for bringing new businesses to Irving. font-size: 12px; What can we, as people of her district, do to remove/discipline her for not doing her duty? height: 56px; width: 90%; .results_row td { .race_header.green { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { } The two then spent years publicly clashing at council meetings on everything from illegal immigration to the definition of apartments. "[14][15] The entire suit was eventually dismissed by the judge, who ruled the plaintiffs had failed to prove officials discriminated against Mohamed. margin-bottom: 4px; Three districts were likely to be won by Republicans because no Democrats filed. Patrick Svitek is a reporter for the Texas Tribune. display: block; Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. margin: 5px auto; According to The Dallas Morning News, she was dissatisfied. margin: 0px 10px; margin-right: 12px; .race_footer { } Vote for her for anything., Shortly after Donald Trump won the election, Van Duyne and Flynn were spotted together at Trump Tower in New York City. https://t.co/m2U0mWIYGr. .electionsectionheading { background-color: #6db24f; font-size: 1.25em; Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection, the other being Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. In the lead-up to Nov. 3, the elections handicapper Sabatos Crystal Ball argued the district leaned Democratic. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. padding-left: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 8px; This was the same number as 2012, the previous post-redistricting cycle, and 2020. line-height: 1.5em; font-weight: 300; } One of ACTs main goals is to use its chapter network across the country to lobby state lawmakers to introduce anti-Muslim legislation, including anti-Sharia bills. State Rep. Michelle Beckley, one of the House Democrats who is camped out in Washington, D.C., announced Tuesday that she is challenging U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, a national Democratic target. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. She was given the groups National Security Patriot Award. She was accused of fear mongering after referring to Mohameds clock as a hoax bomb, which contradicted the conclusions of Irving police. height: 22px; "[28], On November 3, Van Duyne defeated Valenzuela, 48.8% to 47.5%, even as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden carried the district by 5 points. .votebox-scroll-container { [19][20] She received Trump's endorsement in early 2020[21] and won the Republican primary on March 3, defeating four rivals with about 65% of the vote. Late last month, when Trump pardoned Flynn for lying to the FBI, Van Duyne thanked the outgoing president. display: inline-block; If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. top: 2px; Van Duyne is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. color: white; .census-table-census-item-header { Flynn previously was an adviser to ACTs board of directors. Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. Van Duyne was frequently on the losing end of council votes, but her conservative stances, steadfast convictions and watchdog mentality won her fervent supporters. Phone: (972) 966-5500 Dallas District Office Coming Soon. Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. [30], Van Duyne is one of 147 Republican lawmakers who voted to overturn results in the 2020 presidential election[31] by objecting to Pennsylvania's electors on January 7, 2021. .results_row td:first-child { According to The Dallas Morning News, she was dissatisfied with how he handled a zoning case in her neighborhood and how he treated her and another constituent who tried to talk to him about it. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; background-color: #6db24f; }. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. column-width: 175px; [7] She ran against Gears in the 2004 election, and won. During the ACT event, Flynn likened Islam to a cancer, the paper reported, and accused it of being a political ideology that hides behind being a religion.". left: 0px; The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { by Alex Samuels width: 100%; 0 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne: America's Fentanyl crisis is a deliberate attack being waged by the CCP and Mexican drug. padding-top: 3px; The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state. As mayor, Van Duyne infamously sought an investigation of a group of Muslim imams in North Texas after she latched on to internet rumors falsely accusing them of bypassing American courts when settling disputes among members of their community. Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. Create a password that only you will remember. } Staff Writer } .indicate_scroll { Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Contact our sales team. I've been asked what prompted me to run for public office; the answer is simple - my children. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Wednesday that the Republican Party's 2023 congressional agenda is delayed "as we fight amongst ourselves" for the speaker job.. On "The Chris Salcedo Show," Van Duyne defended House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for the speakership despite calls for him to step down from 21 Republican defectors.The California Republican has failed to reach . Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.