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WASHINGTON — Republican officials are telling Raw Story that they are furious at how humiliating their fellow members are making the party look. It has happened in the past that the Speaker wasn’t elected on the first ballot, but the House is finishing up its fifth ballot where Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has still failed to garner enough votes. Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole (R) told Raw Story that he’s a pretty “old guy” and he’s “never seen anything like this.” Given he’s been in Congress so long, he doesn’t have his family here this year for the swearing-in. Most members will bring family …