Sometimes our political system can quickly act.  Diane Feinstein's funeral is still to come, and   Laphonza Butler was yesterday sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate .  Now, if New Jersey can act decisively, there can be another new senator. Then there is that other side of Congress, where the  Republicans are in turmoil .  In this transition, Rep. Patrick McHenry is their transition leader, but that is only to lead their party to a new speaker.  You would think that the current #2 Rep. Steve Scalise would be the logical candidate, but people like  Rep. Jim Jordan are among a bunch positioning themselves for this role .  Perhaps next week the House might vote on the next speaker. If you think Republicans are in trouble, across the Atlantic, Britain's Conservatives are also headed for doom.  They have their fifth leader in six years with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.  Well, he has lost control, and  all polls project that their 14 years of control will be terminated by