If you think the last 3 days has been a shit-show, wait until “Speaker” McCarthy and the rest of the Republican caucus has to deliver all those promises he made to the MTG and the rest of the GOP Clown Show. Lord only knows what he gave up outside of his spine and whatever is left of his dignity.
What we’ve seen so far only solidifies Nancy Pelosi’s incredible leadership as she dealt with similar slim margins in the past. It’s been a pleasure to see those glimpses of her smiling broadly as a member of the House.
While the House GOP stumbles and fumbles, the Senate has gotten right to business under Democratic leadership. Too bad the media isn’t contrasting them. Instead, they are completely focused on the House.
As soon as the lunatics take possession of the asylum House, expect nothing less than a flaming dumpster fire every single day. The best we can hope for is a speed up of the next 2 years.
On top of the lunacy, the extremists have created what is called “long memory”. They’ve made enemies within their own caucus who won’t forget what was done. Members who stuck with McCarthy who will be forced off of committees or chairmanships they were promised to make way for the ones who held out to get what THEY wanted.
Long memory the next time the hostage-taker wants or needs something. Revenge, as Klingons say, is a dish best served cold (or, as I say, in time of maximum impact).
Stay tuned as the show goes on. And on. And on.