WY Rep. Liz Cheney was one of only two House Republicans that voted to censure Rep. Paul Gosar. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Cheney’s position in the GOP is a lonely place to be–both on Capitol Hill and back at home. Does an anti-Trump Republican like Cheney stand a chance in 2022... or 2024?
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May 2021
‘Ignoring the Lie Emboldens the Liar’
<p>Today, Liz Cheney, the No. 3 Republican in the House, is expected to be removed from her leadership position.</p><p>She has found herself on a lonely political island by continuing to speak out against former President Donald Trump.</p><p>We look at the factors behind her oust ... Show More
31m 1s
Jan 2022
Jan. 6, Part 2: Liz Cheney’s Battle Against the 'Big Lie'
<p><i>This episode contains strong language. </i></p><p>In the aftermath of the 2020 election, Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming was the only Republican leader calling on President Donald Trump to move on from his efforts to overturn the results. Then, after the storming of th ... Show More
46m 38s
Nov 2021
Paul Gosar gets censured.
<p>Yesterday, the House voted to censure Gosar by a 223-207, mostly party line vote. Just two Republicans, Liz Cheney (WY), and Adam Kinzinger (IL), voted for the censure. Gosar was also stripped of his committee seats.</p><p>The controversy started when Gosar posted a<a href="ht ... Show More
24m 18s