Steve Scalise was nominated by a majority of the conference, but did not have the support of 217 lawmakers needed to claim the gavel on the House floor.
Look at it from a purely strategic point of view. There’s no reason any smart person would want the job at this point. The Clown Team has shown that they can do exactly what they want with zero consequences, so there’s no way a GOP Speaker can make any kind of deal with anyone.
Look at it from a purely strategic point of view. There’s no reason any smart person would want the job at this point. The Clown Team has shown that they can do exactly what they want with zero consequences, so there’s no way a GOP Speaker can make any kind of deal with anyone.