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This German newspaper article (translated by Deepl) claims that Democrats will defend Johnson against attempts by the right of his party to unseat him as speaker. I don’t know the ins and outs of US politics, therefore I ask: What do you think?

  • Dagwood222@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    This is all about appearances and feelings. US general elections are in November so appearances are important.

    Taking away the Speakership would look great for the Dems, but would mean that the GOP would be fighting tooth and nail 24/7 until the elections.

    Having Johnson in place as a GOP who will work with them means the Dems can pass laws they want and make Biden look good. You have to realize that up until the Reagan Era, the GOP had a pretty strong Liberal wing. Not following the Party line blindly wasn’t as big an issue then as it is today. Most Americans want a functional Congress.

    There are plenty of GOP Congress members in states that for for Biden in 2020. They would like to be able to campaign as moderates who get things done, which appeals to independent voters.

    The GOP side comes down to how the Trump loyalists/extreme Far Right decide to paly it out. They got rid of the past few Speakers and may decide that they want to do it again to show how strong they are. The problem with a big fight is that they might lose, and end up looking weaker.

    • xkforce@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      The GOP is already fighting tooth and nail. The only thing not taking their useful tool away does is… let them have their useful tool.

    • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.clubEnglish
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      7 months ago

      I think there is also a benefit in having Republicans forced to govern in some form until the election.

      First, Republicans have to actually negotiate on bills rather than take every position as it benefits them.

      Second, getting Republicans to flip now makes Democrats wholely responsible for getting House majorities to pass bills. I don’t see Democrats able to pass bills in that environment, so it is better for them to keep this problem Republican.

      • Dagwood222@lemm.ee
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        7 months ago

        It’s the kind of situation where what looks logical from one POV looks insane from another. The way MTG judges the fight and the way Jeffries sees it are lightyears apart.