WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) — Two of the Republicans elected this week to two of the most powerful positions in House GOP leadership have voted in favor of Democrat legislation to enshrine same-sex “marriage” in federal law, a sign that a long-simmering disconnect between party heads and grassroots voters is unlikely to change soon.
On Tuesday, Reps. Tom Emmer of Minnesota was elected House Majority Whip and Elise Stefanik of New York was re-elected House Republican Conference Chair, alongside the elections of establishmentarians Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell for House Speaker and Senate Minority Leader, respectively. Stefanik and McCarthy both enjoy the support of former President Donald Trump.
Many conservatives see the leadership votes as a frustrating retention of figures who share responsibility for last week’s disappointing midterm election results.