The deadline for a deal on a CR is only two weeks away. Will Speaker Mike crash the car to prove to the far right that he can, or will he trade on his credibility with the extremists to keep the lights on?
It’s obviously disheartening to know that a white Christian nationalist is in a position of power in the House, but his ideology matters less in this instance than his personality and his leadership skills.
I think he will draw back from the brink. From what I’ve seen, he understands perfectly that he has to satisfy the moderates as well as his right-wing friends if he wants to accomplish anything and keep his job. That should deter him from following his instincts and creating chaos.
For now, anyway.