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Less than three months into Mike Johnson’s tenure as speaker of the House, some House Republicans are already experiencing buyer’s remorse.

Texas Representative and Freedom Caucus member Chip Roy on Monday publicly raised the possibility of dumping Johnson as speaker.

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[–] Dead_or_Alive 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

McCarthy was no friend to Democrats . He made deals and reniged on the terms. He also openly bashed Democrats after getting cooperation on major votes.

Fuck that guy, Republicans won’t change unless you let them put their own people in place and watch them fail.

[–] ReluctantMuskrat -1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Do you think Johnson was an improvement? Do you think his replacement will be?

[–] Dead_or_Alive 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

No, but Democrats have no business looking out for Republican interests. They should go for the jugular every time.

[–] ReluctantMuskrat 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

But we the public may pay the price. A prolonged government shutdown won't resolve itself positively. Having an angry, unreasonable Rep in charge could be a disaster for the country, and there's no telling who'll cave in first in such a horrible game of chicken. I'd bet the Dems and if so, it won't be good for the country.

[–] not_again 1 points 10 months ago

"Some of you may die, but that's a risk I'm willing to take"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Let them keep showing their ass to the public, make it clear to the "centrists" who they are.