Obviously, there are more Republicans who will vote for Hakeem Jeffries then there are who will vote for a freedom Caucus member.
Therefore, with 212 Democrats voting to vacate, plus six Stupid Party members, McCarthy is out and Jeffries is in.
That’s the game of chicken isn’t it? If McCarthy gets his way, there will be a CR followed by an omnibus. That funds Democrat programs and spending from the last Congress. Explain how Jeffries isn’t already Speaker right now. Explain how these so-called moderate Republicans are not really Democrats. I’m fine with Jeffries becoming Speaker because there is no difference between McCarthy, his supporters and Jeffries. It’s the status quo. No real change. These assistant Democrats will be on record supporting Jeffries.
Of course, the assistant Democrats could do the right thing and save their seats from the wrath of their constituents. That’s vote in a real conservative as Speaker.