Wyoming GOP Moves to Censure Rep. Cheney After Secret Ballot Fails

Wyoming GOP Moves to Censure Rep. Cheney After Secret Ballot Fails

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GOP groups in Wyoming retaliated against Liz Cheney for her vote to impeach former President Trump, with at least 10 county committees voting to censure her. They accused her of betraying Republican constituents by supporting impeachment for inciting the January 6 Capitol violence. Despite a failed secret ballot vote to censure Cheney within the House Republican caucus, she retained her leadership role with a 145 to 61 vote. Cheney, one of ten Republicans who supported impeachment, remains unapologetic. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, who opposed impeachment, advocated for Cheney's continued leadership, emphasizing GOP unity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did GOP groups in Wyoming take against Liz Cheney for her impeachment vote?

They promoted her to a higher position.

They supported her decision.

They ignored her vote.

They formally voted to censure her.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the secret ballot vote within the House Republican caucus regarding Cheney?

The vote was postponed.

The vote was unanimous against her.

She retained her leadership role.

She was removed from her leadership role.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Liz Cheney respond to the criticism from her peers after her impeachment vote?

She apologized for her decision.

She expressed regret.

She changed her stance.

She neither apologized nor regretted her decision.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Kevin McCarthy's stance on Liz Cheney's position in the leadership team?

He remained neutral.

He suggested a new vote.

He supported keeping her on the team.

He advocated for her removal.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message did the House Republican leader emphasize after the impeachment vote?

The party should remain divided.

The need to move forward together.

The importance of individual opinions.

Members should be picked off individually.