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This German newspaper article (translated by Deepl) claims that Democrats will defend Johnson against attempts by the right of his party to unseat him as speaker. I don't know the ins and outs of US politics, therefore I ask: What do you think?

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[–] elbucho@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Well, the House already passed Ukraine aid, which is one of the things that Marge's FART squad was set up to prevent. So unless there's another big set of legislation coming down the pipe that Democrats really want out of Johnson, I don't see much use in them keeping him in the chair. There's only the tiniest, atom-thick difference between him and those "Freedom Caucus" chucklefucks, so it probably won't get worse for the Dems if another speaker election happens. One possible effect of another speaker election, however, (especially with all of the recent Republican "retirements") is that Jeffries could squeak into the speakership role. So, very little downside, some tiny chance at upside.

PSA - this is just my mostly uninformed opinion on the matter. Do not mistake anything said in the above paragraph for facts.