Why is the House GOP such a train wreck right now?
"Right now" shows a strong lack of political history and acumen. The two parties don't just divide philosophically, they divide thoughtfully. The dems are a single-minded lockstep party with very little disagreement. All sheep in one pen. If any sheep strays (Simema), they are instantly condemned and forced to submit or leave. Repubs have always taken a more independent path.
The issue here is strength. The base and a small portion of the repub electorate want to emulate the ruthless dem fight approach. McCarthy has been uncommitted (witness dem support) to this strategy. So far, McCarthy has only committed to throwing some dems off of committees a a few meaningless procedure changes. If he were to commit to a stronger approach, he would pull the final votes he needs (and lose dem enthusiasm).
As long as repubs are independent minded, the sheep hope won't be possible.
Why is the House GOP such a train wreck right now?
"Right now" shows a strong lack of political history and acumen. The two parties don't just divide philosophically, they divide thoughtfully. The dems are a single-minded lockstep party with very little disagreement. All sheep in one pen. If any sheep strays (Simema), they are instantly condemned and forced to submit or leave. Repubs have always taken a more independent path.
The issue here is strength. The base and a small portion of the repub electorate want to emulate the ruthless dem fight approach. McCarthy has been uncommitted (witness dem support) to this strategy. So far, McCarthy has only committed to throwing some dems off of committees a a few meaningless procedure changes. If he were to commit to a stronger approach, he would pull the final votes he needs (and lose dem enthusiasm).
As long as repubs are independent minded, the sheep hope won't be possible.
First time in a century a speaker hasn’t been voted on during the first vote. Meanwhile no one can be sworn in and nothing can be voted on because republicans can’t get their act together. Their infighting is hurting the country. Cool spin tho.
Why is the House GOP such a train wreck right now?
"Right now" shows a strong lack of political history and acumen. The two parties don't just divide philosophically, they divide thoughtfully. The dems are a single-minded lockstep party with very little disagreement. All sheep in one pen. If any sheep strays (Simema), they are instantly condemned and forced to submit or leave. Repubs have always taken a more independent path.
The issue here is strength. The base and a small portion of the repub electorate want to emulate the ruthless dem fight approach. McCarthy has been uncommitted (witness dem support) to this strategy. So far, McCarthy has only committed to throwing some dems off of committees a a few meaningless procedure changes. If he were to commit to a stronger approach, he would pull the final votes he needs (and lose dem enthusiasm).
As long as repubs are independent minded, the sheep hope won't be possible.
You conveniently (on purpose) ignore all the members of the GOP who were ran out because they weren't in lockstep with Trump
"Right now" shows a strong lack of political history and acumen. The two parties don't just divide philosophically, they divide thoughtfully. The dems are a single-minded lockstep party with very little disagreement. All sheep in one pen. If any sheep strays (Simema), they are instantly condemned and forced to submit or leave. Repubs have always taken a more independent path.
The issue here is strength. The base and a small portion of the repub electorate want to emulate the ruthless dem fight approach. McCarthy has been uncommitted (witness dem support) to this strategy. So far, McCarthy has only committed to throwing some dems off of committees a a few meaningless procedure changes. If he were to commit to a stronger approach, he would pull the final votes he needs (and lose dem enthusiasm).
As long as repubs are independent minded, the sheep hope won't be possible.
You conveniently (on purpose) ignore all the members of the GOP who were ran out because they weren't in lockstep with Trump
Why is the House GOP such a train wreck right now?
"Right now" shows a strong lack of political history and acumen. The two parties don't just divide philosophically, they divide thoughtfully. The dems are a single-minded lockstep party with very little disagreement. All sheep in one pen. If any sheep strays (Simema), they are instantly condemned and forced to submit or leave. Repubs have always taken a more independent path.
The issue here is strength. The base and a small portion of the repub electorate want to emulate the ruthless dem fight approach. McCarthy has been uncommitted (witness dem support) to this strategy. So far, McCarthy has only committed to throwing some dems off of committees a a few meaningless procedure changes. If he were to commit to a stronger approach, he would pull the final votes he needs (and lose dem enthusiasm).
As long as repubs are independent minded, the sheep hope won't be possible.