Red Rover

I tried to imagine a game metaphor to describe a possible strategy for Democrats to gain control of the House speakership. Red Rover is close, though not perfect.

To start, the Democrats must target who they want on their team. Candidates include all of the Biden-softened districts and some more mature Republicans, even those hand-picked by Biden and Harris as targets.

Red Rover begins with Democrats working privately to recruit candidates to join their cause to elect Hakeem Jeffries. There must be promises and horse-trading.

Next, let the game begin. Red Rover, Red Rover, let Republican X come over.

When the Democrats have six or seven committed votes, Jeffries and the nation win.