This podcast discusses the tragic Gaza hospital bombing, the collapse of the Middle East summit, Israel and Hamas battle over hostage negotiations, Jim Jordan's failure in the house speaker vote, Rashida Tlaib's attack on Biden's Israel policy, and the important meeting between Putin and Xi that highlights the US influence imploding.
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The Republican Party is struggling to fill the position of House speaker, with Jim Jordan failing to secure enough votes on the first ballot.
There is a lack of consensus among Republicans, leading to the possibility of defaulting to Patrick McHenry as a temporary speaker.
The desire for a neutral and cooperative speaker is highlighted, with the suggestion of George W. Bush serving as Speaker of the House.
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Failed Attempt at Electing a Speaker
Jim Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, failed to be elected speaker on the first ballot. He received 20 votes, falling short of the 217 required to win the gavel. Jordan's allies are pushing for more votes today, but it remains uncertain if he can secure enough support. House Republicans might ultimately agree on a temporary speaker, such as Patrick McHenry, due to the deadlock in selecting a permanent speaker.
Embarrassing Situation for Republicans
The House of Representatives continues to lack a speaker, and the Republican Party is struggling to fill the position left vacant by Kevin McCarthy's ousting. Several individuals, including Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise, and Tom Emmer, have received votes, but none have secured enough support. There is a possibility of defaulting to Patrick McHenry as a temporary speaker, in a bid to avoid further deadlock and failed attempts at electing a new speaker.
Republican In-Fighting and Lack of Negotiations
The absence of clear demands or negotiations publicly suggests that there is a lack of consensus among Republicans. Jim Jordan's association with partisan inquiries and bombastic cable news appearances has made some centrist Republicans apprehensive about supporting him. There might be a resignation among Republicans to default to McHenry due to the inability to reach an agreement or secure enough votes for any particular candidate.
Suggestion for a Neutral Speaker
A Democratic representative floated the idea of George W. Bush serving as Speaker of the House, mentioning that a reasonable Republican could find common ground with Democrats. While this suggestion might be a long shot, it highlights the desire for a neutral and cooperative speaker who could work effectively with both parties.
Revealing the Flawed Image of George W. Bush and the Rehabilitation of Neoliberal Heroes
The podcast discusses the frustration with the rehabilitation of George W. Bush and other neoliberal heroes in the Trump era. While some view Bush as a reasonable Republican, critics argue that this overlooks his war crimes, including the Iraq war and its consequences. The focus on civility and decency in politics has led to a dismissal of past policy failures. Similarly, the discussion highlights the dissent within the Democratic Party over unconditional support for Israel, with some members criticizing Israeli actions as violations of international law and calling for a ceasefire.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin's Meeting Amidst Fragile Global Power Dynamics
The podcast explores the meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the Belt and Road Summit. Their partnership is seen as a projection of a new world leadership, challenging American influence. As tensions rise in the Middle East, including Israeli-Palestinian conflicts, the split-screen of Biden in Israel and the meeting between Putin and Xi Jinping underscores the fragile geopolitical ecosystem. It highlights a stark divide in global perspectives on conflicts and a shift towards a multipolar world. The conversation also acknowledges the economic challenges faced by China and Putin's limited travel due to allegations of war crimes.
Krystal and Emily discuss everything we know so far about the tragic Gaza hospital bombing, Biden shunned as Middle East summit collapses, Israel and Hamas battle over hostage negotiations, Jim Jordan faceplants on first house speaker vote, Democrats in civil war as Rashida Tlaib attacks Biden's Israel policy, and US influence implodes as Putin and Xi hold important meeting.