Punchbowl News: “Without a speaker, the chamber won’t be able to advance its legislative agenda. Thus the House’s top priority will be to choose a speaker. Remember, this is the first time in history that a speaker has been ousted in the middle of a congressional term. We are, once again, in unchartered territory.”
“There’s no timeline by which Republicans will pick – and more importantly, elect — a new speaker. Several House Republican lawmakers and aides have suggested that the chamber should recess to give GOP lawmakers time to figure out who they want to lead the chamber. Or who can get the job.”
“Every Republican who might consider a run for the office will be looking to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy could run again, despite today’s stunner.”
“But McCarthy lost eight GOP votes on the House floor today, and there’s very little chance he can move any of these members no matter what he offers them.”
