NO Deal will work with the Dems because

[Algernon Moncrieff]

11. Except Dems made just such a deal in Ohio

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143014952

Moderately conservative Republican Jason Stephens, with the help of the Democratic Party, snatched the coveted Ohio House Speaker job Tuesday from a far-right lawmaker who was already elected speaker in a non-official party vote.

In the surprise upset, Stephens, R-Kitts Hill, who is allegedly pledging to stop far-right policies and act as a full moderate, is chosen as one of the most significant and influential leaders in the state.

“I pledge to respect and to work with each and every one of you,” Stephens said in his acceptance speech.

But just a few weeks ago the GOP had another candidate in mind.

I realize that a bunch here have a pipe dream that six will support Hakeem. That won't happen. We could, however, support a Republican on the basis of the terms laid out in Randy SF's post.