There’s been a lot of talk about popcorn and the hilarity of Kevin McCarthy’s humiliation. Honestly, I find all the chaos and nihilism and ignoring of the responsibility to govern just plain sad.
@StevenBeschloss Exactly!
The Democrats keep putting out statements bemoaning the closed House while celebrating the drama among Republicans, but they aren't being held accountable for their own votes to maintain that situation.
IMO Democrats should not be voting this way, voting alongside the Republican fringe to be clear, and should at least refrain from voting so the #House can get to work.
But we should at the least call them out on their part in this situation, even if one might think they're doing the right thing.
@volkris @StevenBeschloss why would any thinking person want McCarthy as their leader?
When the #gop nominate some adult with a spine who isn't a Q or a traitor or a fascist/misogynist then let's talk.
That's not how the House process works, though. Parties don't nominate people. Individual representatives-elect nominate people, and any member is allowed to nominate anyone they want.
Anyway, and you're happy about keeping the House shut down until that happens?
It's fine if your answer is yes. We just need to be clear about making that choice.
