This is the worst timeline.

  • ConstableJelly@beehaw.org
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    9 months ago

    I struggle to imagine how the House could actually get worse, but I also know unequivocally that it is going to get way, way worse.

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    9 months ago

    Punchbowl News: “It seems completely possible that not a single Republican will be able to win the speakership with GOP votes only. Remember, McCarthy was booted from the job by just eight defectors.”

    “In fact, the strongest speaker candidate right now is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who will have all 212 Democratic votes.”

    Key thing to watch: “Some GOP lawmakers will start considering forming a coalition leadership structure with Democrats. This will be unpalatable to a huge number of Republicans

  • Shambling Shapes@lemmy.one
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    9 months ago

    Uh, does the Democratic party have any incentive to form a coalition with them? Just continue abstaining and let the Republicans continue to implode from a situation of their own making.