[omegatoo]

I posted this on another thread, but since I am a chronic threadkiller, I don't think too many people saw it, so I'll try here. Thanks for anybody who can offer some insight.

[napscoordinator]

Then democrats can try to get 4 republicans to vote with them and have house leader Jeffries as speaker. I’m sure there are talks going on as we speak.

[Zack Attack]

“Would the Democrats cross over and vote for McCarthy?”

Considering Trump endorsed McCarthy for Speaker, would Dems cross over and backs Trump’s guy? Interesting question.

[JohnBovenmyer]

Presuming the margin hold with 220-213 GOP lead, 5 RINOs plus every Rat could pick a speaker. While there are likely at least 5 allegedly GOP Reps left who might prefer some Rat speaker to a hardcore conservative MAGA one, how many are willing to vote so in public. It would almost certainly mean they’re out after this term unless they full on switch parties. There are only 2 GOP left that were willing to vote to impeach Trump. Those two plus three who already planned to retire at next election might to it, but it’s easier for them to vote for RINO McCarthy and claim McCarthy is conservative to their voters.