When Will We Get a New House Speaker?
The leadership vacuum in the House of Representatives becomes increasingly problematic. We talk about the dysfunction in the House and how it might resolve.
October 18, 2023
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When Will We Get a New House Speaker?
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Summary
On October 3 the House of Representatives ousted California Congressman Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. After the withdrawal of initial GOP nominee Steve Scalise, their next nominee, Jim Jordan, failed to receive a majority of votes in an election held Tuesday. The House leadership vacuum becomes increasingly problematic as President Biden continues to pledge U.S. support for Ukraine and Israel. We talk about the dysfunction in the House and how it might resolve.
Guests:
Julian Zelizer, professor of history and public affairs, Princeton University - His most recent books include "Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974" and "Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party"
Lee Drutman, political scientist; author; senior fellow, Political Reform Program at New America
Joan Greve, senior political reporter, The Guardian US
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