That is absolutely right, Richard! And that means it's up to the Democrats to take the lead here.
This is not just a political dispute between different Republican factions. It's an assault on the institution of the House of Representatives. In effect, it's a continuation of the January 6 attack, only this time being mounted from inside t…
That is absolutely right, Richard! And that means it's up to the Democrats to take the lead here.
This is not just a political dispute between different Republican factions. It's an assault on the institution of the House of Representatives. In effect, it's a continuation of the January 6 attack, only this time being mounted from inside the chamber. The MAGA-affiliated members responsible for the chaos proudly support convicted January 6 conspirators and openly advocate civil war.
That means Democrats are being called upon to defend our institutions of self-government on their own. This is no time to rely on the usual calculations of party advantage, if they result in 15 months of a grievously wounded and dysfunctional House.
Those who argue that the spectacle of a floundering Republican party will improve Democratic electoral prospects a year from now are not wrong. But they overlook the consequences of allowing this MAGA attack to continue. Dems must step up and lead, not wait to be asked for their help. A weak and helpless People's House is a threat to the viability of our democratic republic, and cannot be tolerated.
This isn't a call for Democrats to attempt a power-grab. That would only add to the chaos. It's a call for Democrats to pro-actively offer their support for a non-MAGA, non-McCarthy allied, establishment Republican to seek the Speakership. That person would be able to conduct the affairs of the House with a strong bipartisan majority, marginalizing the extremists and returning normal order to the chamber.
(As many readers know, I represent a network of ordinary citizens who've long advocated for the removal and replacement of Kevin McCarthy. We will continue to be active in the search for the best path forward. Learn more here:
That is absolutely right, Richard! And that means it's up to the Democrats to take the lead here.
This is not just a political dispute between different Republican factions. It's an assault on the institution of the House of Representatives. In effect, it's a continuation of the January 6 attack, only this time being mounted from inside the chamber. The MAGA-affiliated members responsible for the chaos proudly support convicted January 6 conspirators and openly advocate civil war.
That means Democrats are being called upon to defend our institutions of self-government on their own. This is no time to rely on the usual calculations of party advantage, if they result in 15 months of a grievously wounded and dysfunctional House.
Those who argue that the spectacle of a floundering Republican party will improve Democratic electoral prospects a year from now are not wrong. But they overlook the consequences of allowing this MAGA attack to continue. Dems must step up and lead, not wait to be asked for their help. A weak and helpless People's House is a threat to the viability of our democratic republic, and cannot be tolerated.
This isn't a call for Democrats to attempt a power-grab. That would only add to the chaos. It's a call for Democrats to pro-actively offer their support for a non-MAGA, non-McCarthy allied, establishment Republican to seek the Speakership. That person would be able to conduct the affairs of the House with a strong bipartisan majority, marginalizing the extremists and returning normal order to the chamber.
(As many readers know, I represent a network of ordinary citizens who've long advocated for the removal and replacement of Kevin McCarthy. We will continue to be active in the search for the best path forward. Learn more here:
www.FeathersOfHope.net or jerryweiss.substack.com )
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