Agree. BUT, McCarthy knew a long time ago that these members would not vote for him and therefore, he did not have the 218 votes. Throughout history, whenever this has happened the Speaker-Elect did the honorable thing and withdrew their name from the nomination process. McCarthy refused a month or so ago to do so and is doubling down now when he has less votes. This is on him too—he is not entitled to the Speakership and others felt that he was not the right person for the job. Nothing wrong with that. McCarthy refused to accept the truth.
He has a path to win if the Republicans won't fall in line and it includes selling out to Democrats
That's the truth.
Democrats no doubt cannot believe their luck and they are laughing their asses off at us.