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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
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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