I can’t figure out what she’s worried about. Making deals is what a Speaker DOES.
Pelousy didn’t. She threatened everyone and they voted however she wanted them to.
The so-called “crazy caucus” actually wasn’t for blocking votes - but for having *more* votes - on these issues individually and not packed into massive bills to hide it away and avoid having debates and being able to examine and control more closely how this spending takes place.
“I can’t figure out what she’s worried about. Making deals is what a Speaker DOES.”
You think? Because ideological purity has been trumpeted as Jordan’s main selling point, not his dealmaking ability.
If the speakership is predicated on supporting Ukraine and keeping the government open, doesn’t that undercut everything that his boosters have hailed about him?