The current Speaker of the House kerfuffle is fun to watch, but it means that House Republicans dislike each other too much to work together. That much is clear from watching the TV news. What is less clear is the why of the situation, and a description of the sides, (Two? Three? More?) and what the beefs are. Which side has which beef?
Is it some concrete issue or issues? if so what are they? Immigration? taxes? Planned Parenthood? abortion? Syria? Ukraine? TPP? Voter ID? Gun control? all of the above? Something else? And if its issues, who is one which side[s]? The TV newsies don't seem to know, which is not unusual, TV newsies know very little.
Is is personalities? Some reps just cannot stand other reps? If so, who cannot stand who? How many are involved?
Is it pecking order? Some reps want more influence, more juicy committee assignments, better office space? better parking spots? some other perk that we don't know about?
Is it strategy and tactics? Such as shutting down the government vs cooperate and graduate? Try to get some good legislation thru or just dig in your heels and oppose Obama at every turn on general principles? Compromise with the Democrats or hold out for ideological purity even if it means you don't pass anything.
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