Interesting commentary regarding the last time Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives had to elect a new speaker. It foreshadows some of the issues that are happening now.
For background:
- John Boehner.
Interesting bit from this link:
Challenged 2015 House Chair election: Many Republicans were ready for a new House of Representatives Chairman following the 2014 mid-term elections. EMC Research reported 60% of participants in their telephone survey wanted a new chairman. In the end there were a total of 25 votes against Boehner, 29 were needed in order to choose a new speaker. Boehner responded by removing those who opposed him from influential committees.
