SoCal Republicans’ response to impeachment reveals different paths forward for the party

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addresses Congress as they reconvene in the House chamber to debate Arizona's certification of electoral college votes at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 6, 2021.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addresses Congress as they reconvene in the House chamber to debate Arizona's certification of electoral college votes at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 6, 2021. Amanda Voisard/Reuters.

Following the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and this week’s impeachment vote, several California Republicans are attempting the delicate maneuver of being a Trump loyalist while recalibrating based on recent events. KCRW looks at how they’re making their political calculations.

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Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel, Kathryn Barnes