media isnt giving nearly enough coverage to an idea floated by Alaska Dem Rep Mary Peltola: Democrats & Republicans uniting behind a consensus speaker

[basquebromance]

The idea deserves serious consideration. The thought of both parties sharing power may feel like a fantasy in the hyperpartisan halls of the U.S. Capitol, but many members of Congress come from states where there have been bipartisan speakers in their state legislatures for decades—including in some highly partisan of states. And right now, at a time when it feels like the extremist wings are driving the political debate, we could use a good consensus.

at a time when the House can barely function, and Republicans aren’t able to pass bills that would get through the Senate, you’ve got to wonder whether there’s a handful of moderate Republicans willing to join with Democrats to fill the speaker’s chair in the same way that Gaetz and a handful of extremists worked across the aisle to vacate it. And you’ve got to wonder at the same time whether there’s a way to convince Democratic members to line up behind a moderate Republican speaker to stave off the prospect of an intensely partisan Republican speaker. Because there are plenty of challenges facing our nation—like balancing the budget and passing immigration reform—on which broad consensus in the middle could likely be found

Alaska U.S. Rep. Peltola says sheâs open to discussing a coalition majority amid House speaker battle

As the debate over who should be the country’s next speaker of the House continues to throw the chamber into disarray, Peltola expressed frustration that policy work remains on hold.

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[luiza]

For the same reason that they have avoided the idea that stealth bombers could be replaced by Flying Pigs .

 

[wamose]

The only good solution for this country is for Republicans to unite behind Jim Jordan. I know the rich establishment is rooting for Scalise to be their next yes man but he will be as bad as having Pelosi or Schumer in there. We need to repair this government, not let it drag us further down into this rathole. MAGA

 

[Independentthinker]

The idea deserves serious consideration. The thought of both parties sharing power may feel like a fantasy in the hyperpartisan halls of the U.S. Capitol, but many members of Congress come from states where there have been bipartisan speakers in their state legislatures for decades—including in some highly partisan of states. And right now, at a time when it feels like the extremist wings are driving the political debate, we could use a good consensus.

at a time when the House can barely function, and Republicans aren’t able to pass bills that would get through the Senate, you’ve got to wonder whether there’s a handful of moderate Republicans willing to join with Democrats to fill the speaker’s chair in the same way that Gaetz and a handful of extremists worked across the aisle to vacate it. And you’ve got to wonder at the same time whether there’s a way to convince Democratic members to line up behind a moderate Republican speaker to stave off the prospect of an intensely partisan Republican speaker. Because there are plenty of challenges facing our nation—like balancing the budget and passing immigration reform—on which broad consensus in the middle could likely be found

Alaska U.S. Rep. Peltola says sheâs open to discussing a coalition majority amid House speaker battle

As the debate over who should be the country’s next speaker of the House continues to throw the chamber into disarray, Peltola expressed frustration that policy work remains on hold.

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Why don't we first do it in the Senate and if it works, then we can try it with the House. What do you think Chuckie will think of that idea?