@jeffjarvis I read it and thought it was pretty measured—Johnson has overcome the so-called Hastert rule multiple times (that name needs to go) and then retained his post with votes form the opposing party. That should be recognized as a unique political contrivance in the history of the House. And the Times emphasizes him roaming around and beating his chest to proclaim his conservative bona fides.
@jeffjarvis I guess I’d disagree. He could have shut the whole thing down like predecessors; could have engaged in pointless efforts in the past. Instead, he worked to largely pass bills that had already achieved bipartisan Senate support. I'm not giving him credit for doing his job, but for rather rising the occasion the nation needed of him not being an obstructionist—a bar for previous Speakers. He has no good ideas of his own, and if he had a true majority, he'd be passing terrible stuff.
@jeffjarvis If he's that clever, I don't see it. He has no chance of re-election if the Republican keep the House and by partnering with the Dems, has surely caused problems with some House races.
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