The House has never changed hands before an election, but GOP resignations and chance absences could give Democrats the opportunity to make Hakeem Jeffries speaker this year. I spoke with @NormOrnstein about what Democrats need to do to get ready dailykos.com/stories/2024/3…
"Democrats should be mapping out a careful plan," Ornstein said. "If you have a week, you need a package ready to go that you can move with lightning speed." If Dems attain a numerical majority, step 1 is file a motion to vacate the speakership—just like the GOP did to McCarthy
@DavidNir @connellyleea @NormOrnstein Would Comstock Act repeal fit in a reconciliation bill?
@DavidNir @NormOrnstein The House did (sort of) change hands between the 1930 and 1932 elections. The GOP won a 2-seat majority in 1930, but while Congress was sworn in in March, the session didn't start until December -- and 10 representatives died between March and October. 1/
@DavidNir @NormOrnstein Might finally be able to pass something instead of sabotaging everything because trump told you to.