The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1822 – Who Wants To Be Speaker of the House?

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the ongoing race to replace the Speaker of the House and the challenges faced by politicians in divided government. He also explores the misaligned incentive systems in Congress and the potential consequences of allowing chaos in the Speaker vote. Additionally, Ben covers various other topics including HR management, recent political controversies, the US debt, student debt forgiveness, strikes, border security, and the focus of Pope Francis.

Main Takeaways

Challenges in Replacing the Speaker of the House

• The race to replace the speaker of the house is on again, but it’s a stupid fight that changes nothing
• Ousting speakers of the house is largely because of divided government and unrealistic expectations from members of the political caucus
• Politicians tell their own people what they want to hear, promising the sun, the moon, and the stars
• When promises don’t materialize, politicians can either be honest or rely on the intelligence of their voting base
• The most honest and best politicians shoot for 100%, but understand that the reality of life may only allow them to achieve 80% or 60%

Incentive Systems and Leadership in Congress

• The incentive systems in Congress are misaligned, with more benefits for free radicals than for those who care about achieving victories for the party
• RNC Chairwoman Rhonda McDaniel has done a poor job, as Republicans have consistently lost elections under her leadership
• Allowing chaos in the Speaker vote could jeopardize the small Republican House majority
• Incentivizing free radicals was a pattern set by Donald Trump in 2016, but it has yet to bear real results

Controversies and Potential Candidates for Speaker of the House

• Claudia Tenney is a swing district representative who could help Republicans gain a national majority in Congress
• Three people have entered the race for Speaker of the House: Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, and Kevin Hern
• Changing the rule for the motion to vacate the chairs may be a condition for some representatives’ support
• Scalice is working behind the scenes to replace McCarthy as Speaker, trying to shore up support
• Gates is facing backlash for grandstanding and being accused of sleeping with an underage girl

Political, Economic, and Social Issues

• Democrats had pledged to bail out McCarthy with the Matt Gaetz crew if they brought a motion to replace the speaker
• Removal of members of the other party from committees breaks norms in the House of Representatives, but has been done by both Democrats and Republicans
• Disney has moved to the left and started promoting LGBTQ+ messaging in their programming, particularly for kids
• US debt is becoming less attractive to buyers due to increasing interest rates and the Federal Reserve selling bonds into the market to address the deficit and debt
• Joe Biden’s economic policies are being criticized

Summary

The Challenges of Replacing the Speaker of the House

The race to replace the Speaker of the House often turns into a futile fight driven by unrealistic expectations and divided government. Politicians make promises to their constituents, but the reality of governing may prevent them from achieving everything they pledged. The incentive systems in Congress are also misaligned, favoring free radicals over those who prioritize party victories. This has been a pattern set by Donald Trump in 2016 but has yet to yield significant results. Claudia Tenney, a swing district representative, could play a crucial role in helping Republicans gain a national majority in Congress.

Controversies and Potential Candidates for Speaker of the House

The race for Speaker of the House has seen three potential candidates emerge: Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, and Kevin Hern. However, the support of some representatives may be contingent upon changing the rule for the motion to vacate the chairs. Additionally, controversies surround Congressman Gaetz, who is facing backlash for grandstanding and allegations of engaging in inappropriate relationships. Suggestions of Donald Trump becoming Speaker of the House are deemed ridiculous and clownish, as Trump lacks the necessary governing experience in Congress.

Political, Economic, and Social Issues

Political issues such as the bailouts and removal of members from committees have broken norms in the House of Representatives, reflecting the eroded trust between parties. Disney’s shift towards promoting LGBTQ+ messaging in their programming has resulted in a significant portion of Republicans having an unfavorable view of the company. The US debt is becoming less attractive to buyers due to increasing interest rates and the Federal Reserve’s actions. Furthermore, Joe Biden’s economic policies have faced criticism.

Conclusion

The race to replace the Speaker of the House highlights the challenges of divided government and the misaligned incentive systems in Congress. Controversies, potential candidates, and political, economic, and social issues continue to shape the political landscape. It remains to be seen how these factors will impact the future of leadership in the House of Representatives and the broader political climate.