
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) – Rep. Kevin McCarthy, of Bakersfield, will vie for House minority leader, according to spokesman Matt Sparks. McCarthy, the current majority leader, saw his hopes of becoming House speaker dashed when Democrats took control during Tuesday’s midterm election. Rep. Jim Jordan, from the conservative House Freedom Caucus, has also announced a bid for minority leader, CNN Politics reported. Still, McCarthy beat Democratic challenger Tatiana Matta handily – 66. Path to Full Story on 29 Eyewitness News