Will Kevin McCarthy replace John Boehner as House speaker?

Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca.) took on the majority leader role. With Boehner out, there are already whispers that McCarthy will take over as speaker of the House — two sources in leadership circles tell the Huffington Post he's likely 

Aides to House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy sent an invitation Friday afternoon for a fundraiser to benefit the likely next House speaker, quickly capitalizing on the news that current Speaker John Boehner will step down. PowerPost obtained the 

Pope Francis waves to a crowd from the Speaker's Balcony on the West Front of the Capitol as he stands with Vice President Joe Biden, left, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, third from right, Speaker of the House John Boehner, second right, and 

Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca.) took on the majority leader role. With Boehner out, there are already whispers that McCarthy will take over as speaker of the House — two sources in leadership circles tell the Huffington Post he's likely 

Pope Francis waves to a crowd from the Speaker's Balcony on the West Front of the Capitol as he stands with Vice President Joe Biden, left, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, third from right, Speaker of the House John Boehner, second right, and