DC insiders have usually operated on set of shared rules. The more extreme Republicans only have built a following openly violating those rules. And there are few mechanisms for holding them accountable for their actions. Ideally, the House Speaker would keep them in line, as AOC was generally kept in line by Pelosi, but when the House Speaker caters to extremists, that critical method is undermined completely. And then what?
And it’s especially difficult for Republicans, what with their group thinkherd mentality respect for authority. Hopefully, this opens up the possibility of a Democrat being selected in her place. And there’s hope, because Kari Lake isn’t the governor of Arizona.
DC insiders have usually operated on set of shared rules. The more extreme Republicans only have built a following openly violating those rules. And there are few mechanisms for holding them accountable for their actions. Ideally, the House Speaker would keep them in line, as AOC was generally kept in line by Pelosi, but when the House Speaker caters to extremists, that critical method is undermined completely. And then what?
And it’s especially difficult for Republicans, what with their
group thinkherd mentalityrespect for authority. Hopefully, this opens up the possibility of a Democrat being selected in her place. And there’s hope, because Kari Lake isn’t the governor of Arizona.