I’m really curious why Democrats voted to oust McCarthy. Which Republican, who would be a likely candidate for Speaker, would they prefer in that role?
McCarthy was doomed from the start as a leader and not only has gotten nothing accomplished but has negotiated in bad faith with the administration and has undertaken unproductive and unwarranted “investigations” which his own witnesses admit do not merit review.
The Democrats are ready for a power sharing structure and will gladly reach across the aisle to form a coalition which excludes the freedom caucus. They voted for the continuing resolution because it was right for the country. Ultimately, if the Republicans choose not to govern because they are beholden to the clown show that is their right flank, they need to be held accountable for any damage they do. And history says they will.
It’s worth noting that the Democrats have a similar problem in the Senate, but/also from their right flank. The only difference is that the clown show only has two members - from WV and AZ - and they are moderates (and I use that term loosely) rather than extremes so that business gets done but without useful progress, politically.