Mad House

By all accounts Bill DeWeese is poised to be Speaker of the House in spite of Tom Caltigirone's best impression of Fredo Corleone. At least six reform-minded Republicans, including three freshmen, are poised to vote "present" or vote for another Republican other than Perzel, whichever maneuver Perzel's parliamentarian allows. This for all intents and purposes marks the end of Perzel's elected career. Only Rep. Curt Schroder may call for another leadership election to allow Perzel the opportunity to supplant Sam Smith as minority leader and keep his career and dignity somewhat in tact. Such a move would make no sense for Schroder.