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Returning again to the topic of this thread, the GOP apparently will not be scheduling a vote on the new Speaker today. So tomorrow, at the earliest.
Again, a massive Gaetz-inflicted wound on the GOP. One of the first acts of the new Speaker will almost certainly be a floor vote on a resolution supporting Israel and condemning Hamas. Had McCarthy been in place, that vote and floor debate would have been two days ago - with an with a good chance of getting one or more progressive Democrats to make a serious blunder in their defense of a vote against it. The CPC has had plenty of examples over the last few days to see how badly an unalloyed defense of Palestinian interests is playing out, and there's been more time for the more horrific details of the attack to be confirmed.
Now, though, the earliest that vote will come is Friday. You can bet dollars to donuts that the speeches that progressives give when it's time to vote will be much different than if they were forced to come up with them on the fly, a bit in the fog of war, on Monday afternoon. It will still be a horrible political moment for them - it's not like Cori Bush or Rashida Tlaib can or will give a floor speech that will win wide acclaim on this issue - but they're probably going to be able avoid stepping in it enough to create a truly damaging piece of viral video.
Again, Pramila Jayapal owes Matt a fruit basket, I think.
