We have a de jure republic, but a de facto despotism.
Just keep voting.
He’s right regarding the next Speaker needing the enthusiatic and unanamous support of Conservatives. Having Pelosi and the Democrats know that the caucus is unified and strong is critical to advancing the Conservative agenda.
So I won’t fault Ryan for asking for, even demanding this. It’s an absolute necessity in order to do the job and it’s smart for any candidate for the position to demand it.
It’s just that Ryan isn’t the guy. The situation in the House is such a mess thanks to Boehner, Cantor and McCarthy I don’t know who is. I’m increasingly thinking that there should be a figurehead placed in the position and have the real power vested in a Majority Leader replacement for McCarthy (assuming he leaves).