Three theories

This story seems a bit hagiographic, that McCarthy is a wise man who sees the country needs an actual conservative Speaker.

Another story I read today implies it's a Bob Livingston situation. (You know, if you're a lying, cheating Democrat, we need to reward you and do what you say, but if you're a lying, cheating Republican, we need to destroy you and feel ashamed of your name.)

The third theory would be that the conservatives had the votes to torpedo him.

Of the three, I suppose I'd jettison the last first. Womanizer or wise leader? I'll go with womanizer for $500, Alex.