'It's not our job': Democrats getting sick of saving Johnson from GOP dysfunction

It has become an established pattern that the Republican Party in the House is so dysfunctional that it is unable to use its majority get anything done. Instead it has been Democratic support helping Speaker Mike Johnson from going down in flames. Rep. Jim Himes joins to discuss the awkward politics for everyone involved. 



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[stephaniebrooks]

Can we pleeeease get these people out!!!! Omg!!

[stevendunn]

It isn't about saving Mike from Marjorie. It's about saving America from Marjorie by not letting her dictate to the Speaker of the House.

[bhcrr]

Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson thank you for working for the people

[rundoetx]

Im no fan of Mike Johnson, but if he's willing to pass legislation, that is good for the country, then we need to move forward. Bipartisanship isnt a bad word. It's the way our government works. So put party aside and let's get on with business. Trump and his cronies have created the greatest division in our country since the Civil War. It's time to put MAGA in our rearview mirror.

[bwmcelya]

Seven more months of this dysfunction and we’ll have a government again.

[DanielleA]

Vote 💙 2024 and save America democracy and the 🌎

[kathymanthey]

Johnson is a snake so handle with care.

[pamelahays-lxto]

Amen Rep. Jim Hines! The American People, want to see Congress function & get things done! That is what You are being paid to do! Psalm 27.

[keltus_warrior]

This is not about Mike Johnson. It is about our COUNTRY.

[bobmalone]

That Gosar is one wierd dude. Vote Blue.

[dianagross]

Green Gosar and Massey brought to us by gerrymandering and ignorance

[CoolBreezeHeals]

Gosar is the villian from every Scooby Doo cartoon wrapped up in a greasy slimeball.

[martin]

Why does Gosar always look like he just escaped from a mental institution?

[wilfriedholscher]

Country over Party
Patriotism over Person
Elections over Entitlement
VOTE BLUE

[ildareverfresh]

Marjorie should take one-way ticket to Moscow. Hightime to get back home

[darkdan]

218 votes makes Jeffries Speaker of the House...

[coltaine]

Until that moment comes when the Dems can gain the leadership, they should indeed work to keep Johnson as Speaker. That doesn't mean help him pass every bill he puts on the floor. But he does appear willing to buck the anti-democratic, pro-Putin wing of his party. So yes, it is the job of the Dems to vote in a fashion that gives America a functioning government.

[glenn]

This gop dysfunction helps the dems in the 2024 elections. 🎉

[keithpalmer]

Johnson gets a one time pass for helping Ukraine.

[seantlewis]

Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker! It would only take a few Republicans not running for reelection to make it happen.