McCarthy knew he was on thin ice when he started because of how many votes it took to get him the office. Turning around and passing a clean CR for the White House was clearly a slap in the face for a lot of Republicans. The Democrats are chortling now but just wait until they have to face a Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan.

The MSM is eager to say the Republicans -- and especially Gaetz -- have stepped in it. I think McCarthy stepped in it and this is the predictable and natural result.