This exodus goes far beyond the usual resignation at the end of a presidential term in office.

But it's very unusual for a Speaker's highest-level staff to resign enmasse, leaving him in a precarious position at a time when he's most vulnerable.

It appears that Johnson was totally unprepared. It does make one speculate about what Johnson's staff might know that we don't ~ perhaps that Johnson's poll numbers in his district look dismal for his re-election to the House.

Not that THAT would surprise anyone.

SNOOFY

Or maybe it's because Speaker Johnson threw himself on the Alter of Shame in front of that NYC Courthouse. Very unprofessional, even for a newbie Speaker.

I'm sure that awful performance was Trump's call to arms. Maybe Trump promised him the VP spot.

I never did think that Trump would pick one of those VP hopefuls he called to Mar-a-Lago. He just likes to see people grovel.

I think Trump will shaft all of them and pick Johnson.