Mike Johnson’s victory doesn’t solve the House GOP’s big problem.
National ReviewThe Louisiana Republican has come out of nowhere to ascend to the speaker of the House, a job that people spend their entire adult lives aspiring to, but that Johnson picked up like a stray nickel.
Johnson is a talented man, and perhaps will prove an adept speaker, despite his lack of experience with a political, legislative and fundraising challenge at this level. Regardless, the dirty secret of the GOP speaker fight was that the stakes were always fairly low, since there are limits to what any leader can do with a slender majority in one chamber of Congress when a Democrat occupies the White House.
Being in the majority, on the other hand, requires constant choices. Which priorities are most important? How far can the party push on any given issue? What’s the balance between achieving important policy goals and minimizing political risk? How to hold together the various factions that are inevitably part of a majority coalition?
The weeks-long deadlock with shifting factions blocking each new speaker candidate was the logical consequence of what Rep. Matt Gaetz had started. | Francis Chung/POLITICO By the same token, Gaetz could serve in Congress for the next 30 years, ascend to the chairmanship of the House Financial Services Committee and still regard himself as the speak-truth-to-power outsider.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Study Reveals Harsh Truth About Taking Xanax for AnxietyDigital destination for sophisticated men & women. Live your best life with expert tips and news on health, food, sex, relationships, fashion and lifestyle.
Read more »
I Asked AI What Baby Boomers Think Millennials Who Work 'Stereotypically Millennial' Jobs Look Like, And The Results Are Just Plain MeanHarsh... very harsh.
Read more »
10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching The Original Frasier Series, 30 Years LaterThe original Frasier didn't tackle topical events, making it a timeless classic. Still some of its elements still aged poorly in the last 3 decades.
Read more »
Why Britney Spears Considers 'Harsh' 2003 Diane Sawyer Interview a 'Breaking Point'In her new memoir The Woman in Me, Britney Spears' recounts the lasting impact her infamous 2003 interview with Diane Sawyer had on her.
Read more »
Will new laws, harsh punishments reduce violent crime?One hundred twenty eight people have died by homicide so far this year in Columbus, according to police statistics.That averages out to about three murders per
Read more »
Israel war: The media should remember they can't control truthLexie Rigden is an attorney who practices criminal defense and family law.
Read more »