it wasnt so much about distancing himself from pelosi personally as much it was about distancing himself from the national party.

national party leaders are detested in many areas by voters in both parties. a lot of republicans literally win elections just by saying theyre gonna go to washington and fuck shit up for mcconnell and ryan and the rest of the swamp.

lamb was a much lighter touch on that dynamic.

i think we concentrate too much power in the hands of the majority and minority leaders as it is. part of the reason for the decrease in bipartisanship. but thats another post.