Views from a Republican—Gaetz and his merry band of seven outlaws (who make up a measly 4% of House Republicans) succeeded in throwing out McCarthy, who while imperfect had proven he could force Democrats and President Joe Biden to the bargaining table, as evidenced in the debt ceiling fight earlier this spring.

 Florida “Republican” Rep. Matt Gaetz led the coup, and has basked in the media spotlight this past week. Gaetz threw a tantrum because McCarthy worked with Democrats to pass a short-term government funding measure that avoided an impending shutdown. 

We shouldn’t give this publicity seeking clown any more publicity.