The deconstruction of the Republican majority
The deconstruction of the Republican majority
The Republican calamity continues. As I write, the House is still without a speaker more than two weeks later Kevin McCarthy was filed by Rep. Matt GaetzThe gang of political arsonists. Representative from Ohio. Jim Jordan has not yet convinced, cajoled, enticed or threatened to obtain 217 votes. He might not make it.
It would be ironic if Mr. Jordan wins: the founder of the House GOP’s Freedom Caucus must then become the unifier in chief. A man who, during 16 years in Congress, never passed a bill should become a master legislator. A politician who gains power by intimidating others should learn to persuade and energize them. He would quickly discover that making demands in Washington has limits – as does anyone content with the job of president.
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