Read the below….
Sure sounds familiar , eh?
“A dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty less than 24 hours before the vote,” The Hillreports.
“The holdouts are largely seeking promises on spending cuts and assurances that rank-and-file members will be involved in negotiations for high-stakes legislation moving forward, two topics that hard-line Republicans have griped about for months.”
CBS News: Johnson meets with House Freedom Caucus members with his speakership in jeopardy.
My prediction is that Johnson falls short on the first vote. Then a big “show” will be made of Trump going on social media and saying he is going to save Johnson and call on the ones who voted against him to fall in line. Then, they will, and Trump will take credit.
My, CG, you have a suspicious mind 😉
I AGREE with ya CG……
Who the heck else would be dumb enough to take the damn job as a Republican????😳
At this moment, if Joe Biden and Kamala Harris would resign, 91 year old Chuck Grassley can become our oldest ever President. He would also do a better job than anyone else who will hold the office in 2025.
I think that Herbert Hoover was also from Iowa [via California], which would make him not only one if two presidential Quakers, but (should no Electoral Vote certification occur before 20 Jan. 2025) one of two Hawkeyes to reach the White House.
Isn’t Johnson currently the Speaker until a new one even if we’re talking about a few hours!
Nope, currently no Speaker.
Ok…..
I understand the 2025 House members are being sworn in……
Vote was 215-215 between Jeffies and Johnson with a 3 vote no Johnson from the holdouts?
They can’t even be sworn in until a Speaker is elected.
I mean, we did already do this two years ago. And then, there was a midseason replacement show.
Yup ole Grassley…..
No Johnson Speaker confirmed on first round voting……
Next round coming
He was off by 3 votes
I’m sure this tomfoolery going on in the Capitol will make eggs cheaper, right low info voters?
He, he, he
Yea?
RIGHT!
Drama is over. Sequels are never as good as the original.
Delayed sequels are the worst. Trump 2.0 will be no exception
How about that boob Ralph Norman?
So he votes against Johnson Then that worthless skank Nancy Mace gets Trump off the golf course to talk with him.Now remember Trump had already endorsed Johnson.
So Ralph gets on the phone.Trump reminds him that he supported Nikki Haley.Ralph says yeah he did but now he’s solidly behind his party’s owner.Then votes for Johnson.
This is how Norman claims it went down.
So what was the purpose of his little charade?What?Ralphie just wanted to hear Trumps voice?
Word is that Norman is planning on challenging Lindsay Graham next year.Maybe he thinks Trump will remember his” loyalty “ ( at least after the phone call.)
Norman is the same clown who sent Trump a note back in 2020 urging he declare “ marshal law.”Spelling isn’t a big thing with Ralph either.
Would have liked to have heard Trump talking to his golf mates after this little act of fealty .Probably went something like this,” that was some dumbass from South Carolina wanting me to beg him to vote for Johnson.That stupid bastard supported Nikki in the primaries.Screw him!( aside to an aide) “ I don’t want to talk to that MFer again!
Note to Ralph…Doubt if Trump will be supporting you next year,
I agree…….
And?
Having ONE GIANT DAMN Bill guaranteed having to make ALL sorts of ‘DEALS’ for its passage…..
Gonna be a bitch for Johnson
Seriously?
The legislature works on DEALING……
Wingnuts included