McCarthy loses Speaker vote 3 times…

[foszoe]

They got video of it… if you can read lips. They both have commented what was said afterwards so sounds legit. But ya who knows… but I don’t see democrats voting for a R even if they are a RINO.

They only have to vote present.

 

[mmpsteve]

They only have to vote present.

Can you explain this? Is 218 not the total still needed, even if a bunch of critters vote present?

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[GodFearinGunTotin]

Lol

 

[Cameramonkey]

Can you explain this? Is 218 not the total still needed, even if a bunch of critters vote present?

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Yes. I think it only matters if members are NOT present physically, not the vote they cast. I dont know the exact rule, but I heard somebody mention that the reason most if not all Democrats are there is that by them not showing up for the vote, the count lowers. So they are literally keeping the chair warm for the sole purpose of making it harder for the Rs to get enough votes for ANYONE.

 

[DragonGunner]

They only have to vote present.

According to both, they the democrats will do nothing in any way to help McCarthy

 

[DragonGunner]

Lol

I was reading comments and someone said that Bill’s player just woke up and holding hands with his family.

 

[HoosierLife]

Who is “whoever”?

The last I read Congress has an average 60% approval rating by the representatives constituents. Congress as a whole is currently near 20% approval rating. This means a clear majority like their congress critter and a huge majority despise everyone else's. The results of term limits mean folks are deprived of the representation they want.

I have never seen term limits as a panacea. The swamp is deep and well stocked with foot soliders. Take a hypothetical state senator that runs for the fed house and wins, they then go to DC with themselves, a consigliere, and an aide.

The party assigns a team of staff, our rep and their trusted advisers become about 20% of the team, a team that already knows what to do, and likely has ambitions and loyalties elsewhere. If we do term limits there will be unintended consequences, one of them is giving the permanent DC even more power.

Why is there such a certain belief that if only we got rid of the people in congress, the new people will be so much better?

I don’t know. WEF, the Fed, Satan?

Whoever is running this fiasco.

 

[TheTrooper]

Don't forget Trump.

How could I forget mister warp-speed, clot-shot, abandon-Jan 6-supporters man?

 

[rhamersley]

 

[NyleRN]

 

[DoggyDaddy]

JFC... 8 votes and you're still not chosen? Give it up Kevin! They don't want you. Pick someone else.

 

[cg21]

9 votes now

 

[1DOWN4UP]

 

[DoggyDaddy]

9 votes now

And now 10.

 

[Super Bee]

The Rinos at Fox News sure want Kevin. I never really cared for Hannity anyway but he has been a total douche bag to anyone not on board with Kevin.

 

[DragonGunner]

RINO’s 0 Patriots 10. Is this Thursday Night Football?

 

[Ingomike]

If true it's a bad look. He seems more willing to do a deal with the Democrats to get the votes he needs than the Republican hold outs. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it was true. It sounds like something he would do.

He has to hold the line for is handlers…

 

[Super Bee]

The Republicans want to make me throw a brick through the TV just as much as the Democrats.

All I ask is for a speaker who is not going to **** us and the country. I guess I need to lower my expectations.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Gotta admit, this made me chuckle.

 

[Sigblitz]

WTF, Trump isn't in the House.