.GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy's California hometown has mixed views of speaker shambles
In his central California hometown of Bakersfield, where oil derricks blanket the hillsides and country music fans flock to Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace hall, some voters are asking if what has become an embarrassing bid to succeed Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi came at the expense of the twin engines of the local economy: oil production and agriculture.
Wearing a broad-brimmed cowboy hat, boots, and sunglasses as the sun broke through a stormy sky, Denio questioned why McCarthy hasn’t been more outspoken in defense of the industry. The availability of water in a drought-parched state also remains a constant challenge for agriculture, another foundation block in the regional economy.
McCarthy “definitely spends a lot more time in Washington than he does here,” said Willingham, a registered independent who calls McCarthy “a good person” who has left generous tips at the cafe. While the region retains a Republican tilt — McCarthy easily won reelection last year — it has been changing like much of California, gradually becoming more diverse and Democratic. Former President Donald Trump carried Kern County by double digits in the 2020 presidential election.
McCarthy’s trustworthiness has been questioned by colleagues, while public support from Trump has proven unable to move votes in his favor. Meanwhile, Denio and other constituents in his district don’t see him delivering for the region.
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