“The second effort to replace Speaker Kevin McCarthy just ended in failure. The level of chaos and self-inflicted damage caused by the eight traitorous Republicans who worked with Democrats to sabotage their own party continues.
“They claim to be Republicans but have consistently proved they are anarchists. They took the first historic step of vacating the speaker’s chair without having a clue as to what would come next. Now we know.
“If the House Republicans cannot resolve the speakership in the next few days, they may be better off to empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry with the job of running the House through at least the end of the year.
“Speaker Pro Tempore McHenry is a lot better solution than gridlock and chaos. He should be empowered this week, and let’s get on with the peoples’ business.” – Newt Gingrich, via email.
Former Speaker Gingrich tonight in his column: “Speaker Pro Tempore McHenry is a lot better solution than gridlock and chaos. He should be empowered this week and let’s get on with the peoples’ business.”
— Robert Costa (@costareports) October 17, 2023