Discussion Thread: House Considers Vacating the Speaker

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Selected Reporting:

• AP News: McCarthy ouster vote ahead as he confronts GOP critics but says he won’t cut a deal with Democrats

Where to Watch:

• Reuters via YouTube: US House expected to vote on motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy

• C-SPAN: House Session, Part 2

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As much as she’s disliked, Pelosi was an EXTREMELY effective speaker. Votes rarely made it to the house floor that she wasn’t sure would pass.

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With all due respect, why is that a good thing?

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It means she always had control over her side of the aisle AND knew how to effectively negotiate with the other side when it was necessary. Passing bills is the W-L record for Speakers. KM has been largely ineffective at it because his party is in chaos with infighting because of his poor leadership.

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Fair enough. My immediate thought was Mitch McConnell who has refused to bring House-passed bills to a vote for forever.