Complex sentence: When Horcher was recalled from office and replaced by a more loyal Republican, Speaker Brown convinced a still-angry Allen to vote with Democrats and become Speaker herself, though Brown continued to lead the legislative body as head of the Democratic Caucus.
Split into simpler sentences: When Horcher was recalled from office and replaced by a more loyal Republican, Speaker Brown convinced a still-angry Allen to vote with Democrats and essentially become Speaker. Brown got Allen elected, but in name only since Brown continued to lead the legislative body as head of the Democratic caucus.