#Politics Idle thought ... If the MAGA House Republicans succeed in removing Speaker McCarthy, technically anyone can be Speaker. It doesn't have to be a House member.
In the past, there was MAGA speculation about naming Trump speaker. Would they try it this time, thinking it might get him out of his prosecutions?
Very unlikely, but thought I'd toss it out there for amusement. (1/2)
@WordsmithFL I think they could potentially get enough people to agree on Liz Cheney as Speaker. It would be wildly entertaining. #politics
@CarmenSlamdiego They wouldn't do it, but hilarity most certainly would ensue if the Democrats nominated Cheney. 🤣 #Politics
@CarmenSlamdiego There's also the wild card of who Gavin Newsome nominates to replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate. He promised to nominate a black woman. Rep. Barbara Lee has already declared her candidacy; Newsome said he won't name a candidate. Rep. Maxine Waters could be another candidate. Either one would remove one Dem vote in the House.
Newsome needs to find a caretaker who isn't in office, at least in the House. #Politics