and there s questions about who could become speaker. perhaps they could look for an alternative, as one would think that members of both sides are looking at as we head to january 3rd. thank you. more now on mccarthy s chances with data reporter harry enten. what does new cnn polling reveal. i m a fan of uk politics. everybody says that about you. that s what i m known for, as well as my love for the buffalo bills. i m reminded of something tony blair said about major in the mid 199 rs. when i look at these numbers, they are weak, weak, weak. is that a quote? that is a quote. weak, weak, weak. i love that quote. the net income ratings for speakers, favorable minus unfavorable, minus 19 points. that is the weakest for any first time house speaker ever at least in the last 25, 30 years. if you look, usual favorable net