Gaetz won, there is no more upside in being a jerkoff, he & co will bless the next speaker, and it’s probably going to be someone to the right of and more derpy than McCarthy.
Is McCarthy the betting favourite to be the next speaker?
Contrary to my post earlier in the day, it looks like McCarthy is not interested in running again. Per politico Scalise is gauging interest and is probably the favorite, though I havent checked the books.
Bookmarked for next November
Predictions for what happens next?
Gaetz is running for Gov in FL. This is all aimed at raising his profile for that run. Becoming Speaker wouldn’t help and would likely hurt his chances at that, so it’s hard to imagine him becoming Speaker.
New speaker will be installed (select closest date):
- 1 Week
- 2 Weeks
- CR Expiration, ~6 Weeks
- 2024
- I’m Special so I Choose This Option
GOP keep the house, gain a couple seats in the senate and trump is president.
First and last items too pessimistic. Middle one might be too optimistic.
I, too, have been entertaining the idea.