Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

politician United States

Kevin McCarthy is a U.S. Representative from California, serving since 2007, and has been the Speaker of the House since January 2023. As a leading figure in the Republican Party, McCarthy has been instrumental in navigating party dynamics and legislative strategies, particularly in the context of budget negotiations and efforts to unify the GOP around key policy objectives.

Born on Jan 26, 1965 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
114,993
Power
7,032$
Sentiment
5.02
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 4.50 0.12% +0% 5,030,000 5,932 $5,100 6$
United States 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 102,924 $21,000,000 6,530$
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,138 $700,000 496$
Totals 4 344,687,273 114,994 $21,705,100 7,032$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Kevin McCarthy, secretary general at the Department of Children, took exception to Ms Duggan’s 'considerably misleading' claim. 4

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Department of Children accused Tusla of ‘insufficient’ response to most at-risk children – The Irish Times

Switzerland Switzerland: In 2021, Kevin McCarthy broke the record for the longest Magic Minute speech, protesting against Biden's social and climate program for 8 hours and 32 minutes. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: die längsten Reden im US-Kongress

United States United States: Kevin McCarthy previously held the record for a House floor speech before Hakeem Jeffries broke it. 5

Fox News: Democrats frustrated by Hakeem Jeffries' surprise delay of Trump bill

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In 2021, the then House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy, spoke for a record-setting eight hours and 32 minutes, in protest of Joe Biden’s signature domestic policy legislation. 5

The Guardian: Hakeem Jeffries breaks record for longest House floor speech while opposing GOP tax bill | US politics