On the Speaker of the House – The Economist:
‘Several insurgents, including some who eventually voted for Mr Johnson straight away, signed a letter on Friday declaring that they backed Mr Johnson to ensure the certification of Mr Trump’s presidential victory, and “despite our sincere reservations regarding the Speaker’s track record”. They outlined policy demands and procedural changes they would like to see, even including good-governance reforms like a ban on stockmarket trading by members of Congress. The letter concluded “there is always room to negotiate on so-called ‘leadership’ positions” and demanded the House get to work. In other words, the insurgents’ support could not be taken for granted in future.’
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‘The first day of Congress no doubt was a win for the speaker, but one particularly ominous fact hung over the proceedings. Nine Republicans showed a willingness to buck the speaker, which happens to be exactly the number required to force a vote on whether to oust him under new rules approved by the House leadership. Mr Johnson is in control for now, but members of his own party have demonstrated that they will not simply keep him around for loyalty’s sake.’
When will they get rid of Mr. Johnson?
When the opportunity is opportune enough.
The insurgents have not been defeated yet. Better so, most probably.
We need some infighting.