Opinion by Henry Olsen: There really isn’t anyone else up for the job to lead the House GOP.
would want or take the job is laughable. The primary job of the speaker is to set the House’s daily legislative agenda and negotiate the details of bills. No one in his circle would seriously contend that detailed involvement in legislation is something Trump is remotely interested in. Besides, the speaker exists at the pleasure of the House and its majority.
Such tight margins would also amplify the strength of the conference’s 20 or so extreme conservatives. That faction wouldn’t be strong enough to elect a speaker on its own, but it could withhold its votes and push for a replacement to McCarthy. Such a move could gain the support of others if Trump publicly backs it, but finding a person acceptable to all factions within the conference is easier said than done.
It’s increasingly becoming obvious that Trump is an important but not dominant player in the Republican Party. McCarthy should easily be able to withstand any push by Trump to replace him — unless he messes things up himself.
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