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Or democrats could try to peel off 6 R's. Sure, it's less likely, but in pure numbers it's in their favor, lol
This is delicious. There are no good options for McCarthy. 


Adjourn and try to do some more backoffice deals and try again. Needs 218 votes to do that


Keep iterating this same vote over and over and slowly peel off Gop Opposition to eventually get to McCarthy. Oof, brutal "win" for McCarthy. But that is his best case scenario. 


Step aside and let Rs put up another name 218 can get behind. 


It is now a game of chicken. He lost 19 defectors in the first round. He needs 15 to come over to his side.