I think it’s both relationships and being legitimately good at what you do. Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi were in their prime extremely shrewd strategic lea

I think it’s both relationships and being legitimately good at what you do. Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi were in their prime extremely shrewd strategic leaders. Someone like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez started off young and somewhat isolated but has quickly turned into someone who is one of the most important leaders of the party before age 40. The impression I get is that Mike Johnson was not picked for his skills or connections, but because he was someone who his party’s factions didn’t have an existing hate relationship with.