friends close, enemies closer
Something like that.
Nancy Pelosi is no match strategically for DJT, and moreover, so arrogant that she’ll ignore the smarter people in her party.
She’s a perfect foil.
Ryan? Ex-VP candidate and nominal head of the GOP? Can’t have a war with a guy like that. Now he’s gone, and he’ll need a new line or work or a change of parties. He’s completely and fatally compromised in the same crap McCain was in. Very bad stuff.
Not winning MT will sting. Losing the House is likely going to end up being indispensable. Contrast/context is king.