The problem isn’t the craziest MAGA members.
House Republicans — in a spasm of dysfunction, nihilism and self-destruction — have revealed the consequences of letting the MAGA Republicans have power. Blowing up their own leadership brings their anti-government hysteria to a new level. Their conservative apologists are again left with egg on their faces as former speaker Kevin McCarthy proves his caucus is unmanageable.
This would entail an actual commitment from moderates to hold firm on their support for a new speaker and then later to behave responsibly. Though this sounds almost inconceivable, this should be the bare minimum required of any member.
Government reform might be at the top of the list. Rock-ribbed conservative Rep. Chip Roy co-sponsored with Rep. Abigail Spanberger the Stock Act, which would prohibit members and their spouses from owning individual stocks. Such a measure could easily secure a majority. With a functioning speaker and threat of a discharge petition, such a bill could get a vote.to defend Taiwan and punish China for its human rights atrocities perpetrated against Uyghurs.
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