He made commitments to do what House Republicans demanded in the way of action, reform and transparency. But, according to Russ Vought, he broke specific commitments not once, but twice, and in fact sided with Democrat traitors to block promised legislation. "No significant policy priorities have been achieved. None."

The significance of his ouster: No establishment pol from either party thought a party leader would ever be held to account for his business-as-usual treachery. Corrupt McCarty was, and this has sent shockwaves through corrupt Washington.