Opening Day: New Congress begins with photo ops, votes – and more Pelosi drama
Opening Day: New Congress begins with photo ops, votes – and more Pelosi drama
By Chad Pergram Published January 03, 2017 FoxNews.com
A few days before the November election, many political analysts argued that the opening moments of the 115th Congress could hold intrigue for House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Ryan openly scrapped with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump during the campaign. Democrats were expected to pick up 12-18 House seats. A few Trump loyalists weren’t happy with Ryan. And then there was the often antagonistic conservative House Freedom Caucus, a band of conservatives who oppose just about everything propounded by the House GOP leadership.
Could Ryan win re-election to the speakership? There was talk of a bid by Freedom Caucus leader Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.
But that drama won’t visit the Capitol today. Trump’s win sealed Ryan’s fate in the speaker’s race. A few Republicans will certainly defect. But not enough to deny him the speakership. That said, it’s worth watching how many Democrats splinter and vote for someone for speaker besides House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. After all, it was Pelosi who encountered an insurrection from Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, following the election.
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By Chad Pergram Published January 03, 2017 FoxNews.com
A few days before the November election, many political analysts argued that the opening moments of the 115th Congress could hold intrigue for House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Ryan openly scrapped with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump during the campaign. Democrats were expected to pick up 12-18 House seats. A few Trump loyalists weren’t happy with Ryan. And then there was the often antagonistic conservative House Freedom Caucus, a band of conservatives who oppose just about everything propounded by the House GOP leadership.
Could Ryan win re-election to the speakership? There was talk of a bid by Freedom Caucus leader Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.
But that drama won’t visit the Capitol today. Trump’s win sealed Ryan’s fate in the speaker’s race. A few Republicans will certainly defect. But not enough to deny him the speakership. That said, it’s worth watching how many Democrats splinter and vote for someone for speaker besides House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. After all, it was Pelosi who encountered an insurrection from Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, following the election.
READ MORE: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/03...
