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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What did Cheney emphasize about the future direction of the Republican party after her impeachment vote?

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Who was one of the prominent Republican leaders that supported Cheney after her impeachment vote?

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