Commentary
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania—Come January in Harrisburg, there are two constants: The annual Farm Show will be better than it was the year before—it always is—and swearing-in for the new two-year legislative session is guaranteed to be packed with drama.
Tuesday was no exception when the state House, which was supposed to vote for the new speaker at noon, was halted by the chief clerk. Members, their families, and the press were left wondering how this divided body was going to be able to fulfill its obligation to elect a speaker to serve as their chamber’s presiding officer….