Who is Kevin McCarthy?

McCarthy rose through the ranks of California state politics to become the Republican House conference chairman.

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The Republican caucus in the House of Representatives.

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His success is due to his ability to build relationships rather than his policy recommendations.

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He was also an important figure in the 2010 midterm elections.

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McCarthy, the Republican Party's leader, is a native of Bakersfield, California.

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McCarthy began his career as a sidekick for then-Rep.

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Bill Thomas previously served as president of the California Young Republicans and, later, the Young Republican National Federation.

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In 2002, he was elected to the California state Assembly, and in 2003, he was appointed GOP floor leader.

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McCarthy was dubbed one of the "young guns," or the next generation of conservative leaders.

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