So, Kevin McCarthy’s deal with Chip Roy yesterday afternoon didn’t immediately get him over the top, but it did help reduce the opposition to McCarthy’s elevation to Speaker to just 6 holdouts, and they all finally gave in on the 15th vote last night.
It’s a sad day when a Republican victory consists of, “well, at least we can insure nothing gets done”. What’s just as bad is that this will be a positive thing for the next 2 years, IF the Republicans can stick together. Always find the silver lining.
Or...bought off by the opposition one way or another. I'd be totally surprised if he showed the passion, he sometimes exhibited during the fight for speaker, in moving the People's agenda of restraining the feds crap. I can still pray that he does, but not counting on it.
Great article David! Thanks for the clarification. Why do you think Jim Jordan did not want the speakership?
I don't think Jordan didn't necessarily want it. I think he just knew he couldn't win it. This particular battle was not the one to choose.
It’s a sad day when a Republican victory consists of, “well, at least we can insure nothing gets done”. What’s just as bad is that this will be a positive thing for the next 2 years, IF the Republicans can stick together. Always find the silver lining.
McCarthy = Milquetoast
Or...bought off by the opposition one way or another. I'd be totally surprised if he showed the passion, he sometimes exhibited during the fight for speaker, in moving the People's agenda of restraining the feds crap. I can still pray that he does, but not counting on it.