Will the GOP really cut a deal with Dems to get a Speaker?

House Democrats are ready to formalize talks about putting together a bipartisan coalition to elect a new speaker, according to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).

Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC’s “Meet The Press,” asked Jeffries during an interview on Sunday whether there are behind-the-scenes conversations with GOP lawmakers that could result in a “governing coalition” in the House.

“There are informal conversations that have been underway. When we get back to Washington tomorrow, it’s important to begin to formalize those discussions,” Jeffries said.