Salma Typhii
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Can we watch him lose another 14 times?
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We are so far down the political rabbit hole that lying, appeasing, Trump enabling Kevin McCarthy is looking less dangerous than the current Republican alternatives. God/Universe help us.
10:15 AM - Oct 09, 2023
10:18 AM - Oct 09, 2023
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Democracy Music
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In response to Salma Typhii.
Honestly, at this point, I don’t even know what to hope for besides Jeffries, but I just don’t believe any R’s will support Jeffries. (I would love to be wrong!) McCarthy, Jordan and Scalise are all dangerous MAGATs. Meanwhile, a shutdown looms and the globe is on fire.
12:06 PM - Oct 09, 2023 (Edited)
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blueOcean
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There were 208 votes to table the motion to vacate. That is about the Max McCarthy can get without arm twisting, and it's not enough for the speakership. (Jeffries gets more than 208). In theory Jordan gets the additional 10, for 218, but that assumes moderates can stomach him better than McCarthy.
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06:16 PM - Oct 09, 2023
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In response to blueOcean.
Everything you say is true, but I no longer hold out hope that moderates will vote for a democratic speaker. None have suggested they would consider forming a “coalition” type govt. with Jeffries.The good of the country isn’t as important to them as their Republican seats. I hope I’m wrong!
06:30 PM - Oct 09, 2023
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blueOcean
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In response to Democracy Music.
They are certainly not going to say anything now or else get chased down the halls by MAGA. If they do it, it might be on a third vote and no one will be the wiser. That's why a floor vote rarely turns out like a vote in chambers.
08:37 AM - Oct 10, 2023
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