News Would a secret ballot have saved Liz Cheney from ouster? Her allies criticize sudden GOP rule change May 12, 2021Ledyard King and Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAYComments Off on Would a secret ballot have saved Liz Cheney from ouster? Her allies criticize sudden GOP rule change The Wyoming Republican survived a Feb. 3 challenge to her leadership where secret ballots were used and members could speak for and against her.