Speaker saga sparks revolution among mainstream Republicans. TheHill.com article. Pull quote: ““The January 20 [against McCarthy] were all trying to extract something. it was transactional,” Womack said. “The October 20 — I’ve talked to these people. There’s not an ask. There is nothing that the candidate can offer that can move these members from their positions.””
As Speaker Chaos Grows, so Does Talk of Empowering McHenry. NYTimes.com article (free). Pull quote: “Representative Mike Kelly, Republican of Pennsylvania, introduced a resolution [H Res 787, no text available] on Monday that would force a vote on keeping Mr. McHenry in an empowered role until Nov. 17. That’s when the current stopgap spending measure expires, which would trigger a government shutdown unless Congress acts to extend it.”
Jordan Endorses Temporary Speaker Plan, Holding Off on Third Vote. NYTimes.com article. Pull quote: ““It’s a giant mistake to give the Democrats control of a Republican majority,” said Representative Jim Banks of Indiana, who backs Mr. Jordan. He added: “What they’re doing right now is walking the Republicans off the plank. We don’t deserve the majority if we go along with a plan to give the Democrats control over the House of Representatives. It’s a giant betrayal to Republicans.””
Dems bide their time before deciding to help House GOP out of latest jam. Politico.com article. Pull quote: ““We're just waiting to see what they come up with … So let's see what really comes out of [GOP conference]. I hope it's that Mr. Jordan has decided to do lesser and smaller things. And there's room to talk,” Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) said.”
McHenry is Mum.
Politico.com mini-article.
Pull quote: “Acting Speaker Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) opened the House floor on
Thursday and immediately recessed it — offering no hint as to when the chamber
will vote on a proposal to empower him to run the show temporarily amid the
GOP's speakership mess.”
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