In July, multiple House Republicans ganged up on GOP Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney during a conference meeting AFTER she showed support for Dr. Anthony Fauci. Chris Cillizza explains why this interparty squabble is so significant.

SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
Why the fight among House Republicans *actually* matters
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/21/politics/liz-cheney-house-republicans-jim-jordan/index.html

House Republicans air grievances against Liz Cheney over support for Dr. Fauci and splitting with Trump
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/21/politics/house-republican-meeting-liz-cheney/index.html

House Speaker Paul Ryan won't seek re-election: 'I like to think I've done my part'
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/11/politics/paul-ryan-retirement-house-speaker/index.html

Here's proof that Trumpism is forever for Republicans
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/15/politics/steve-watkins-donald-trump-kansas/index.html

Republicans, Liz Cheney Is Our Best Hope
https://www.thedailybeast.com/republicans-liz-cheney-is-our-best-hope

Is this the face of the post-Trump Republican Party?
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/07/politics/larry-hogan-donald-trump-2024/index.html

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