Who will be the next speaker?

[°Leprechaun]

I don't know

[Rand]

Reps. Bose, Sonos, and JBL are my top three contenders.

[Sestak]

The characterization of “more maga than McCarthy” is weird. McCarthy himself has shifted in his association with Trump many times. On top of that, the eventual Speaker is very likely to be someone from his leadership circle.

[°Leprechaun]

The characterization of “more maga than McCarthy” is weird. McCarthy himself has shifted in his association with Trump many times. On top of that, the eventual Speaker is very likely to be someone from his leadership circle.

Well, wouldn't those Republicans who voted against him be considered "more maga" than McCarthy?

[Tony]

Unfortunately someone that listens to Trump even more so....

[Sestak]

The characterization of “more maga than McCarthy” is weird. McCarthy himself has shifted in his association with Trump many times. On top of that, the eventual Speaker is very likely to be someone from his leadership circle.

Well, wouldn't those Republicans who voted against him be considered "more maga" than McCarthy?

Sure, but it’s definitely not gonna be one of them lol.

[°Leprechaun]

The characterization of “more maga than McCarthy” is weird. McCarthy himself has shifted in his association with Trump many times. On top of that, the eventual Speaker is very likely to be someone from his leadership circle.

Well, wouldn't those Republicans who voted against him be considered "more maga" than McCarthy?

Sure, but it’s definitely not gonna be one of them lol.

of course, but the next speaker may need their support.

[All Along The Watchtower]

Option 1.

[Pres Mike]

No idea. A compromise speaker with Democrat help is almost certain not to happen, the base will never allow it.

The most likely scenario is a Republican who is a compromise between the moderate and MAGA wings. Someone who can get 218 votes.

Second most likely scenario is no one is elected until Jan 2025. Patrick McHenry has all the power as a regular speaker so business continues.

[Frodo]

No idea. A compromise speaker with Democrat help is almost certain not to happen, the base will never allow it.

The most likely scenario is a Republican who is a compromise between the moderate and MAGA wings. Someone who can get 218 votes.

Second most likely scenario is no one is elected until Jan 2025. Patrick McHenry has all the power as a regular speaker so business continues.

This I see as the most likely scenario given the state of disarray in the House GOP, with no real leadership in the House going forward until after the 2024 elections (with Democrats likely taking back the chamber).  The sane elements of the caucus will not want to give an inch to MAGA in vengeance for Kevin McCarthy's political demise, and MAGA will not want anyone who isn't already one of them -particularly after their recent experience with McCarthy.  

[oldtimer]

How about no one ?

[Pres Mike]

No idea. A compromise speaker with Democrat help is almost certain not to happen, the base will never allow it.

The most likely scenario is a Republican who is a compromise between the moderate and MAGA wings. Someone who can get 218 votes.

Second most likely scenario is no one is elected until Jan 2025. Patrick McHenry has all the power as a regular speaker so business continues.

This I see as the most likely scenario given the state of disarray in the House GOP, with no real leadership in the House going forward until after the 2024 elections (with Democrats likely taking back the chamber).  The sane elements of the caucus will not want to give an inch to MAGA in vengeance for Kevin McCarthy's political demise, and MAGA will not want anyone who isn't already one of them -particularly after their recent experience with McCarthy.  

Of course, can Gaetz motion to vacant McHenry?

[Roronoa D. Law]

I'm also in the don't know camp. Like who could they possibly pick that can get the Freedom people but not turnoff the moderates in Biden district and vice versa.

[oldtimer]

No idea. A compromise speaker with Democrat help is almost certain not to happen, the base will never allow it.

The most likely scenario is a Republican who is a compromise between the moderate and MAGA wings. Someone who can get 218 votes.

Second most likely scenario is no one is elected until Jan 2025. Patrick McHenry has all the power as a regular speaker so business continues.

This I see as the most likely scenario given the state of disarray in the House GOP, with no real leadership in the House going forward until after the 2024 elections (with Democrats likely taking back the chamber).  The sane elements of the caucus will not want to give an inch to MAGA in vengeance for Kevin McCarthy's political demise, and MAGA will not want anyone who isn't already one of them -particularly after their recent experience with McCarthy.  

Of course, can Gaetz motion to vacant McHenry?

I don't think they can vacate the temp.

McHenry though has to be carefull with the limelight, he's only there temporarily and unelected. The temp post could wreck him if he does something besides presiding.

[Pres Mike]

No idea. A compromise speaker with Democrat help is almost certain not to happen, the base will never allow it.

The most likely scenario is a Republican who is a compromise between the moderate and MAGA wings. Someone who can get 218 votes.

Second most likely scenario is no one is elected until Jan 2025. Patrick McHenry has all the power as a regular speaker so business continues.

This I see as the most likely scenario given the state of disarray in the House GOP, with no real leadership in the House going forward until after the 2024 elections (with Democrats likely taking back the chamber).  The sane elements of the caucus will not want to give an inch to MAGA in vengeance for Kevin McCarthy's political demise, and MAGA will not want anyone who isn't already one of them -particularly after their recent experience with McCarthy.  

Of course, can Gaetz motion to vacant McHenry?

I don't think they can vacate the temp.

McHenry though has to be carefull with the limelight, he's only there temporarily and unelected. The temp post could wreck him if he does something besides presiding.

If you cant vacant the temp, what is the danger?

[Mike88]

I wouldn't be surprised if Trump himself was nominated by the Republicans. The party has gone completely wacko.

[oldtimer]

No idea. A compromise speaker with Democrat help is almost certain not to happen, the base will never allow it.

The most likely scenario is a Republican who is a compromise between the moderate and MAGA wings. Someone who can get 218 votes.

Second most likely scenario is no one is elected until Jan 2025. Patrick McHenry has all the power as a regular speaker so business continues.

This I see as the most likely scenario given the state of disarray in the House GOP, with no real leadership in the House going forward until after the 2024 elections (with Democrats likely taking back the chamber).  The sane elements of the caucus will not want to give an inch to MAGA in vengeance for Kevin McCarthy's political demise, and MAGA will not want anyone who isn't already one of them -particularly after their recent experience with McCarthy.  

Of course, can Gaetz motion to vacant McHenry?

I don't think they can vacate the temp.

McHenry though has to be carefull with the limelight, he's only there temporarily and unelected. The temp post could wreck him if he does something besides presiding.

If you cant vacant the temp, what is the danger?

Political Danger:

1.Someone who got the post unelected and only on a temporary basis, should not use the powers of the post like people voted for him.

2.Doing things controversial with republican voters is hazardous for a Republican.

3.The public think his post is that of an honest referee and nothing more.

[Lambsbread]

Kevin McCarthy

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

George Santos

[Progressive Pessimist]

I wouldn't be surprised if Trump himself was nominated by the Republicans. The party has gone completely wacko.

I f***ing dare them!

[7,052,770]

Someone from the current establishment leadership, Scalise maybe. But he'll get thrown out before the end of next year after the next hissy fit.

[HillGoose]

Jeb!

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Jeffries 1/3/25 lol it's pointless to go thru a Speakership after the Appropriations are done there is no budget due until Oct 24 and they will postpone it after Eday that was the point of Debt Ceiling postponed after Eday

This is the 2023/24 Fiscal year and they will finish it

The 2024)25 Fiscal yr is due Oct 24 they will go thru a CR and do the Debt Ceiling after Eday

[Schiff for Senate]

Ultimately, eventually, someone more MAGA than him. It certainly will be a prolonged struggle, but I doubt it'll have a good result.

Maybe I'm being pessimistic. I hope I am. But I expect the moderate Rs will ultimately give in to whoever the fringers decide on. They're always the ones to give in.

[pppolitics]

Scalise, although he will get the boot not long after