He joins two other House Republicans Herd and Minority Leader Scalise..... Rep. Jim Jordan said he will run to be the next speaker, a move likely to prompt praise from House conservatives. But his candidacy will likely run right into Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), who … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. Jim Jordan will run for House Speaker…..
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House Republicans ARE a Hot Mess……Updates…
About 40 days out from another spending bill is due? The House went home for a week.... And? The WingNuts aren't going to want to give an inch after they just got rid of their parties House Speaker.... Who the Speaker is doesn't matter.... Passage of ANYTHING in … [Read more...] about House Republicans ARE a Hot Mess……Updates…
McCarthy fired from House Speaker spot…
Don’t make deals ya can’t keep Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) became the first speaker in U.S. history ousted from his position by a motion to vacate, 216 to 210. Eight Republicans joined all Democrats in voting to remove McCarthy. … [Read more...] about McCarthy fired from House Speaker spot…
Ex-Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner…..
The last Speaker to step down ...... John Andrew Boehner (/ˈbeɪnər/ BAY-nər;[a][3] born November 17, 1949) is an American retired politician who served as the 53rd speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015.[4] A member of the Republican Party, he … [Read more...] about Ex-Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner…..
House Democrats told to NOT help McCarthy keep his Speakership….
House Democratic Minority leader Jeffries tells his parties members to let House Republican Speaker twist in the wind .... (Former Speaker Pelosi is on record with the same view) There has to be backroom conversations between some from both parties.... BUT? If … [Read more...] about House Democrats told to NOT help McCarthy keep his Speakership….
For House GOPer Matt Gaetz ….It IS personal….
I watched the Florida HouseRightWingNut speak in chamber and outside afterwards.... This guy does NOT like Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.... You can see it in his voice and body language.... Gaetz has complained about McCarthy working with Democrats … [Read more...] about For House GOPer Matt Gaetz ….It IS personal….
Senate passes House 2023 Government tempory Spending Bill …..
It's just for 45 days..... But things go on..... President Biden will sign off on it.... The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap spending measure to avert a government shutdown with just three hours to spare in a Saturday night vote. The final vote was 88-9. The House passed the … [Read more...] about Senate passes House 2023 Government tempory Spending Bill …..
Stupid Democrat of the Week……
Nothing like doing something stupid that the media can use to make Reputations happy…., Democratic Lawmaker Pulled Fire Alarm in House Building Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) was caught on camera pulling the fire alarm ahead of this motion to adjourn vote as Democrats … [Read more...] about Stupid Democrat of the Week……