House Republicans oust Cheney from leadership position 鈥 what will be the impacts of Wednesday鈥檚 vote?
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She was once seen as the rising star of the Republican Party, but for Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, the tides have shifted, and she now finds herself on the outs with the leadership of the GOP.
Cheney鈥檚 vote to impeach President Donald Trump gained her national attention and accolades from across the aisle, and consequently, several enemies within her own party.
Cheney comes with pedigree, profile and a strong following, but with Republicans boasting a record 35 women in Congress, the ousting of Cheney might not have the impact it once did.
鈥淚t remains to be seen if this decision is a reflection of the Republicans鈥 willingness to remove a woman from leadership when they aren鈥檛 worried about having a 鈥榳oman problem鈥 in their delegation,鈥 said Dr. Mary-Kate Lizotte, an expert in gender difference in politics and associate professor of political science at 黑料正能量.
What happened Wednesday may have short- and long-term consequences for the Republican party, including how it shapes itself for mid-term elections and the 2024 presidential election.
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