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For modern Republican House speakers, ignominy is part of the job - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
Alex Wagner looks back at the Republicans who have served as speaker of the House in the 21st century and notes that arguably the one with the most successful run, Dennis Hastert, turned out to be a serial child molester. - Aired on 10/03/2023.
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Whose first act when he received the gavel was to kick Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi out of her office while she was away in California attending her friend Dianne Feinstein's memorial service. Sounds like McHenry is cut from the same cloth. 
Would be any better. Apparently their requirements are those who refuse to work with the Democrats to get things done and keep the government running for their constituents.