A piece in the New York Times goes back to reminds people that a former Republican Speaker of the US House of Representives started the 'zero-sum' brand of politics we may come to witness going forward in the majority led US House with Rep. Kevin McCarthy as the new … [Read more...] about The House Speaker slugfest….It was born with Newt Gingrich….
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Ukraine Update…304 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine…Armored Combat Vehicle’s
Ukraine President Zelensky calls now House Speaker McCarthy to congratulate .... Russia is going to draft almost a half million more troops? Ukraine troops are getting training on their coming Patriot missiles... The Ukraine military is ecstatic at getting new more … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…304 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine…Armored Combat Vehicle’s
California Rep. MCarthy get’s the House Speaker job on the 15 try…..
It never was in doubt .... The holdout Freedom Caucus Rightwingnuts made the guy twist and turn.... Working the job is gonna be interesting .... The report is he made a LOT of promises... We'll see what he can stick to..... Governing will be a balancing act between … [Read more...] about California Rep. MCarthy get’s the House Speaker job on the 15 try…..
McCarthy fail’s again….0 for 14!
Kevin McCarthy Fails Again in Speaker Vote Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) lost a vote for speaker for the 14th time in a dramatic scene where Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) held out to be the deciding vote. Gaetz ended up voting present to deny McCarthy. Absolutely … [Read more...] about McCarthy fail’s again….0 for 14!
Are the House Freedom Republicans doing a new Jan. 6 continuation?
Today is 2 years since the Jan. 6 2020 Capitol protest, violence and effort to derail the Congress from certifying the Presidential election.... The House members where scared shitless on that day.... The President's Vice President was in danger.... Today? The US … [Read more...] about Are the House Freedom Republicans doing a new Jan. 6 continuation?
The Freedom Caucus wants to be the 3rd party in Congress….
Surprise..... The media focus has been on California House Rep. McCarthy trying to get the Speaker gig.... A piece in the Grid has pointed to something more important..... The Freedom Caucus changing how the American Congress operates..... This is virtually … [Read more...] about The Freedom Caucus wants to be the 3rd party in Congress….
McCarthy’s ‘deal’s’ won’t work if he gets the spot…..
He knows it..... He just wants the spot.... The vast majority of House Republican's KNOW it..... The 20 insurgents THINK they can getr their way..... In the end? They will be the loser's ..... All this is about them running the place..... THAT ain't gonna … [Read more...] about McCarthy’s ‘deal’s’ won’t work if he gets the spot…..
US House Speaker Choice Marathon…Day 3…..
A SEVENTH Vote will coming ..... Media noise has Rep. Kevin McCarthy making 'progress'...... Media noise has some defiant House GOPer's saying they will NEVER vote for the California Republican House leader... McCarthy is reportedly promising the Freedom Party gang all … [Read more...] about US House Speaker Choice Marathon…Day 3…..