In 1973, as the Watergate scandal intensified and the Nixon Administration sought to downplay the matter, a conservative caucus of Republicans in the House of Representatives was formed. For 52 years, it has sought to serve as “a leading influencer on the Right.” Today, the Republican Study Committee exists “to bring like-minded House members together to promote a strong, principled legislative agenda that will limit government, strengthen our national defense, boost America’s economy, preserve traditional values and balance our budget.”
On Wednesday, a closed-door luncheon reportedly brought a topic of discussion to the RSC that’s been a chatter subject among conservatives in recent months — Audacy Inc. and its lead post-bankruptcy equity interest holder. The person leading the conversation at the RSC? Look no further than Brendan Carr.
