Just weeks after his return to the network as a political contributor, Fox News figures are promoting the idea of Newt Gingrich becoming a 'caretaker' Speaker of the House now that Rep. Kevin McCarthy has dropped out of the leadership race. Fox hosts have been talking up Gingrich's political record in Congress and proclaiming confidence in his ability to unify the Republican party, completely whitewashing his well-known history of bigoted statements, including about President Obama.Heavily-Favored McCarthy Drops Out Of Speaker Race, Sending GOP Into Turmoil Kevin McCarthy Withdrew His Name, Said GOP Needs "A Fresh Face." In a political bombshell, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced October 8 that he would no longer be a candidate to replace outgoing Speaker John Boehner (R-OH).