[gloryblaze]

But how long would that remain true if he takes on the position of speaker?

I suppose he is the best judge of that. Unlike Alzheimer's, judgement shouldn't be jeopardized.

[McGavin999]

Yes and he needs to think long and hard if he is willing to risk his own future as well as the future of the entire country on him not relapsing or having a health crisis when the leader is required.

I’m fine with whoever they choose for speaker, Scalise has always been one of my favorite people. I just think he needs to think long and hard before he commits to a position where a health crisis would plunge us into an abyss we can’t get out of before the election.