HE congress United States of America like that about to recover from paralysis The last 17 days have sucked him in. civil wars between groups Republican PartyEven if it is in the form temporaryand also a unexpected victory of the moderates A formation that becomes more dysfunctional, chaotic and unmanageable as it becomes more radical.
The insurrection, launched by extremist Matt Gaetz and supported by seven other conservatives, came 17 days after the historic impeachment of Lower House speaker Kevin McCarthy and the party’s moderates. UltraJim Jordanthis decided not put to third vote at the general assembly this Thursday. And Jordan expressed his opinion back to such a decision Will extend Patrick McHenry’s powers until January 3 North Carolina congressman interim speaker Since McCarthy’s impeachment.
This ‘McHenry way’ has gained ground in recent hours as the only way out of this institutional crisis. critical moment: HE 17 November blocking budget extension partial government shutdown and if they want to be approved the House must be functional new help for Israela priority for Republicans or UkraineIt’s an issue on which there is much more division.
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The resolution, drafted by Congressman Dave Joyce, was discussed at a meeting this Thursday morning. Closed-door meeting of Republicans. It has: frontal and harsh rejection of far-right congressmenThis eliminates the possibility of reaching the required 217 votes in the general assembly with only Republican votes. But if they support it, it can be approved democrats.
Even though he is a minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, assured this Thursday that the party has not yet adopted a definitive position, having shown in previous days that it was open to this idea and had considered it in informal meetings with Republicans. Democrats also met behind closed doors this Thursday and were waiting to learn specific details. And if the solution holds, at least for now, they will achieve their primary goal: preventing J.Ordan, one of Donald Trump’s biggest allies Achieve the powerful ‘speaker’ position in Congress, ranking second in the presidential standings.
Jordan’s future
Support for Jordan’s temporary rise McHenryA. McCarthy’s ally which isHe came to Congress in 2005 when he was 29 years old. And Chairs the Financial Services Committee, That doesn’t mean the Ohio congressman, one of the founders of the radical Freedom Caucus, will throw in the towel, at least for now. And his idea is to continue trying to persuade moderate congressmen who stalled his election.
Whether it can reduce this opposition is a different question. R.Rejection of Jordan’s candidacy among them temperate It is solid. concluded on tuesday There were 20 votes against and on Wednesday there were 22 votes. And it was predicted that it would grow if a third vote was held.
there is behind ideological and political issuesSuch as opposing the elevation of one of the representatives of the extremist wing or being afraid of the government. deep spending cuts Something Jordan can push. But there’s also something rejection of oppression He said Jordan and his allies are putting pressure on moderates who have voted against him so far.
This campaign doesn’t just include threats Support primary challenges from the rightbut alsoPromoted cronyism and harassment in ultraconservative networks and media. Republicans Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Drew Ferguson, who voted for Jordan in the first ballot but withdrew their support in Wednesday’s vote, announced their decision. death threats since that second vote.