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In reply to the discussion: Why Would a Freshman Congress Member Feel Qualified to Be Speaker? [View all]Kablooie
(18,632 posts)Besides having knowledge of rules and procedures they have to build up relationships and have a knowledge of priorities, strengths and weaknesses of many others in order to manage effectively.
It's also the third position in line for the presidency so whoever has this position his must not be ill prepared and a hothead like Trump.
Once again, the Speaker can't just order things done like a CEO. This is politics which entails complex human interactions at many levels.
It's beginning to sound like we may have our own Freedom Caucus of the left. I hope not.
To attack issues head on without compromise is a recipe for failure.
Even though climate change is probably the most important issue that needs to be addressed, the only way to get it done is through a complex web of human politics. A simpleminded, direct approach will only cause others to block any progress.
For this next session it would be best for Pelosi to remain to get things up and running.
At some point there might be another viable speaker but I'm not aware of that person yet.