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Two Apt Quotes: GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson (McCarthy backer): "I mean, either we're going to figure out how to work together in month one, or else we're going to have to replay this Greek tragedy every single week" GOP Rep. Pat Fallon (McCarthy backer): "The entire conference should support their...

While it's an amusing thought, I think it is highly unlikely that the Republicans elect a Democratic Speaker of the House. And even if they did, the low threshold they have for speaker removal would be quickly triggered. With just one or maybe just a few congresspeople needed to make a motion to...

As the news is dominated by the US House speaker election drama, the DOJ special prosecutor, three grand juries and some state prosecutors continue their work, and presidential candidate Trump contunues his bunker at Mar-a-Lago "strategy." His candidacy is barely mentioned any more. I expect to...

Maybe you haven't heard. The Jan 6 Committee has completed its work. Its report has been issued. The evidence it developed has been given to the justice department. The criminal referrals have been made. The Committee members are no longer meeting. I don't know if the Committee has been...

Looking at this another way, what is it about McCarthy that has him so determined to win the speaker seat that he's unwilling to withdraw and clear the way for a consensus candidate that will enable the House to get on with it's work? Why is he as willing as the 20 to set aside all other...

Maybe danthewolf00 and I are both wrong. If it is not about stopping the government (alternatively if it's not about continuing the insurrection), and if it is not about stopping McCarthy the person, what is it about for the 20 (or 21) Republicans now holding the House hostage? Why are they...

That may well be. It may not be about stopping the government but about stopping McCarthy personally instead. If that's the case, what did McCarthy do or fail to do that has these 20 Republicans sooooo fiercely against him? What is it about McCarthy that makes them willing to bring the House...

The Democrats have their extremists too; a group of "out-there" left-wingers who call themselves "The Squad." But that group has never blocked the election of their speaker or paralyzed the House with that method. The Republicans and Democrats have, for 100 years, always had opposition and...

At present, there are 20 Republicans withholding their votes for Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House. And all of them have strongly supported Trump in the past. All say they still do. It is reported today that Trump called all 20 of them to urge their support of McCarthy. None of them did...

Day two of the 118th Congress brings a second day of the US House paralyzed by the Republican majority's failure to elect their own Speaker. For the most part, today was remarkably similar to yesterday, except support for McCarthy weakened slightly. The House is adjourned until noon tomorrow. I...

Tragic: characteristic or suggestive of a tragedy. Tragedy: a lamentable, dreadful, or fatal event or affair; calamity; disaster: Two days, six votes, no speaker. Republicans have halted congress in its tracks with this failure. It it lamentable? Yes it is. Millions of Democrats, Republicans...

My calendar is full today and I'll only be glimpsing the news until later tonight. Hard to say how this will turn out. Highly unusual situation. Very hard to know all the moving parts, many of which are behind the scenes. Fascinating, entertaining and tragic all at once.

It matters. You'll see exactly how when the next round of congressional campaigns start if not sooner. It will probably matter sooner. The behavior you see now from those Fox News calls the rebels is likely to continue through the entire term. What we're seeing now does little to inspire the...

That is entirely possible. But remember, these House Republicans must run for re-election every two years. Their opponents will be well funded and highly skilled in reminding the American public of this leadership failure and crisis (not dust-up). Dust-ups are minor events of some intensity...

Trump and the House Speaker Train Wreck Trump is not a central figure in the House speaker fight. The spotlight is properly on the House players themselves. Nevertheless, the following comes to mind. 1. Trump endorsed McCarthy for House Speaker. That Trump-endorsed candidate lost three...

Having listened to the late night news and commentary, it seems to me that the Republican hardliners are not seeking concessions from McCarthy. They are seeking his scalp. Their purpose is to bring him down. They had a good day in that regard today, but the show is not yet over.

It was not a concern because the Democrats were able to work together and actually pass bills that became law. The Republican thin majority can't even elect their own speaker. Under their "leadership," mayhem prevails in the house.

Characterizing the Day and the Republican Party "Tuesday should have been a joyous day for Republicans in Congress, as they kicked off two years as the majority party in the House of Representatives by swearing in new members and electing one of their own as speaker of the House. Instead...