House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) suggested to reporters that it was a “mathematical possibility” that Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) could become Speaker of the House this year. It speaks volumes about the incredibly weak position Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) finds himself in. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising.