Despite being promoted to the most powerful plush seat in the House, and being two fatal strokes away from the presidency, Speaker Johnson has had little exposure to the wrangling ways of Washington.
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Now the disparate factions of the raucous House Republicans have to settle on another speaker.
Matt Kibbe talks to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) about the recent fight over the Speaker of the House election.
The gridlock that House Republicans find themselves in—three days running—to elect a Speaker is a nice metaphor for the current state of America: angry, polarized, and unable to move forward.
A little historical context as Kevin McCarthy continues to cling to the hope that he will eventually win the vote for the next Speaker of the House.
Matt Kibbe gives his analysis of the current election for Speaker of the House taking place in the U.S. Capitol, then is joined by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) for an inside look at the proceedings.