He was begging for it. It was foretold for months. He embarrassed himself by moving into the Speaker's office before winning what was never assured in the first place.
And MAGA world is split now, with Trump backing McCarthy. I suspect, however, he'll change his tune if/when someone else is selected.*
For the next two years the House is going to be hostage to these self-aggrandizers.
Unless the majority of House Republicans are willing to vote with Democrats, the good of the country - and the world - will be sidelined for two years, and that will be devastating at a time when climate crisis and war are overtaking us.
I think that's it, Elie.
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.
* UPDATE: Yep.
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