October 19, 2023

On Air Force One today, returning from Israel, the president held an informal press gaggle.

"Do you have a view of Jim Jordan’s current predicament being unable to secure the speakership?" one reporter asked.

“I ache for him," Biden replied. Then he laughed. "No. Zero. None.”

I think he meant his sides were aching -- from laughter.

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