Punchbowl News: “Speaker Mike Johnson’s tenure, just over two weeks old, has brought a fascinating dynamic to the fore for the House Republican Conference — it’s now every member for themselves.”
“Gone are the days when House Republicans took difficult votes for the greater good of the party or to strengthen the speaker’s hand in a showdown with the Senate. The House is now akin to a battle royale, with every lawmaker acting purely out of self-interest.”
Playbook: “There are growing pains in the speaker’s office. New House Speaker Mike Johnson is having a hard time getting up to speed on the worst job in Washington.”
