Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House.If today’s results hold, he would begin with more than 250 Democratic seats. That makes governing so much easier. Read the rest of this columnTalking Points is my analysis of the political landscape, written only for Political Wire members.Talking Points analysisNo ads on any pageTrending News, the Polling Dashboard and the Political CalendarInside Elections and Ballot Access NewsThe Trial Balloon podcastSee membership plansAlready a member? Sign in