the 2023 speaker of the house voting thread of implosion

[Pato del Muerto 52,340]

7 minutes ago, Chooky said:

Kevin has spent years degrading himself in order to condition for this kind of humiliation. It's like a version of shame cross training. He's now impervious to embarrassment. I respect him for it. He now has the power to lay on his back on the house floor and light his farts while the next round of votes are tallied. That's how powerful he has become. 

Please tag me if he does so. I will log in to my carrier to see it. 

[Beau Vine 53,985]

16 minutes ago, ConferenceRoom said:

Yep. She's got a committee on the line. 

I'll bet the Dems are just lining up to be on that committee.

[pacman 7,324]

44 minutes ago, henrygandorf said:

random house gop member gets up and talks shit about democrats.

twitter : i wonder when the dems will start negotiating to get this done.

Simple negotiation for the Democrats: Rs abstain so that Jeffries wins. Ds will let Moderate R A,B,C lead committee x,y,z.

Edited January 4, 2023 by pacman

[Welshy 907]

13 minutes ago, Michael Knight said:

watching the vote is a boring predictable process but the ending is still so great

[Ghost of LL 15,477]

23 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

There have to be some R’s in very very moderate districts, barely holding their seats. They should vote for Jeffries 

They'd never make it to the general.  A vote for Jeffries would guarantee that they lose in a primary.

[The Hot Dog Buffet 1,291]

1 minute ago, pacman said:

Simple negotiation for the Democrats: Rs abstain so that Jeffries wins. Ds will still let you lead committee x,y,z.

Jeffries winning would be funny, but the Rs would get their shit together enough to recall him within a week, and then still not be able to get anyone elected.

[henrygandorf 29,174]

3 minutes ago, Francisco 2.0 said:

Reminder:  One of those 18 is Santos (or whatever his real name is).

santos doesn't sound very jew-ish.

[Beau Vine 53,985]

7 minutes ago, The Hot Dog Buffet said:

Yeah, he's out there looking like losing 6 times in 2 days is his fetish.

[tx 3 putt 76,314]

[cactusflinthead 27,594]

 

[Nice Guy Eddie 13,410]

6 minutes ago, Francisco 2.0 said:

Reminder:  One of those 18 is Santos (or whatever his real name is).

 

 

Given his truth (or lack of) record, maybe Santos is actually a Dem. Not that they want him.

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,834]

2 minutes ago, cactusflinthead said:

 

that quote lost everyone about 35 and under

[NameAlreadyInUse 5,106]

3 minutes ago, Ghost of LL said:

They'd never make it to the general.  A vote for Jeffries would guarantee that they lose in a primary.

Unless those people switch parties.  A pitch could be made that they don't want their legacy to be tied to this shitheel party, and they'll have 2 years (and Dem money) to convince the voters to keep them in place with the new letter beside their name.  

[The Dog 43,792]

 

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5 minutes ago, Ghost of LL said:

They'd never make it to the general.  A vote for Jeffries would guarantee that they lose in a primary.

Which would like ensure D's take back most of those seats.  It's hard for us to grasp in Texas, but there are still moderately drawn, moderately voting districts across a fruited plain where a moderate Democrat beats a MAGA Republican 4 times outta 5.  

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,834]

2 minutes ago, The Dog said:

 

goddammit these people are going to make me watch c-span, aren't they?

[Beau Vine 53,985]

 

[Chooky 13,302]

This should become a new tradition for the GOP anytime they acquire a house majority.

The Ceremonial Spreading of the Anus: The Gapening 

[pacman 7,324]

Thoughts on Donalds if he makes a valid move for Speaker?

[Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand 13,546]

How long till the House GQP claims the vote is rigged and starts punching themselves in the face?

[Beau Vine 53,985]

212-201-20-1  

Shocking!

[WBT 20,415]

10 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

So much losing, you'll get bored with losing

[Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand 13,546]

5 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

 

His name was being called for his vote when this was snapped.

[Pescado_Rojo 19,331]

27 minutes ago, henrygandorf said:

 

if there are no presents, it's 5 (222 -> 217).  if that one woman (r) keeps voting present, then it's 433 total which means 217 takes it, which means he would have to lose 6.  of course if the present is an r (like it has been), then it's 5 additional besides her (222 -> 216).

[Brisketexan 104,557]

41 minutes ago, Js1 said:

The HFC is everything the GOP says about The Squad. 

Too extreme, won’t compromise, can’t govern, doesn’t negotiate in good faith. Absolute children masquerading as grown adults 

I believe the phrase you're looking for is "every accusation is a confession."

[shakahorn 1,625]

I really hope the Dems are working behind the scenes to get some moderate R's to vote for Hakeem as mentioned in this thread, and also, getting a few more to vote 'present' thereby lessening the number needed.  Instead of just sitting on the sidelines with popcorn and beer and whatever.  But...it's still the Democratic Party...sigh.

[Chooky 13,302]

Maybe they're just staring at the ankles on that fat lady from Florida. 

[Michael Knight 12,888]

4 minutes ago, shakahorn said:

I really hope the Dems are working behind the scenes to get some moderate R's to vote for Hakeem as mentioned in this thread, and also, getting a few more to vote 'present' thereby lessening the number needed.  Instead of just sitting on the sidelines with popcorn and beer and whatever.  But...it's still the Democratic Party...sigh.

there are no moderate R's

[Beau Vine 53,985]

Adjourning till 7pm  

:sadnana

 

[NAVY 6,738]

2 minutes ago, shakahorn said:

I really hope the Dems are working behind the scenes to get some moderate R's to vote for Hakeem as mentioned in this thread, and also, getting a few more to vote 'present' thereby lessening the number needed.  Instead of just sitting on the sidelines with popcorn and beer and whatever.  But...it's still the Democratic Party...sigh.

 

[Chooky 13,302]

Lucky 7!!!

[Hermanator 6,933]

13 minutes ago, pacman said:

Thoughts on Donalds if he makes a valid move for Speaker?

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[Lurch 5,921]

7 minutes ago, shakahorn said:

I really hope the Dems are working behind the scenes to get some moderate R's to vote for Hakeem as mentioned in this thread, and also, getting a few more to vote 'present' thereby lessening the number needed.  Instead of just sitting on the sidelines with popcorn and beer and whatever.  But...it's still the Democratic Party...sigh.

That’s not realistic and it’s dumb to place fault with Dems anywhere in this clown show.

[Valmy77 13,093]

1 hour ago, DDD Dad said:

It is truly ironic when current-day Republicans claim they are the party of Frederick Douglass and reconstruction.

Well they sold out Reconstruction to get the Presidency in 1876. Seems kind of odd to demand goodwill for a policy voluntarily abandoned almost 150 years ago.

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35 minutes ago, ultimaton said:

the best part of this is the outcome is essentially decided by vote 60, but the poor clerk still has to read off the remaining 370 names just so we can get to the exact same result as the last five votes.

For once, I'd like Pence to get in there and stop the reading of the votes.  It's pointless.  It's a formality.  Oh the irony for your handpicked guy, Donald.  

[Hermanator 6,933]

5 minutes ago, shakahorn said:

I really hope the Dems are working behind the scenes to get some moderate R's to vote for Hakeem as mentioned in this thread, and also, getting a few more to vote 'present' thereby lessening the number needed.  Instead of just sitting on the sidelines with popcorn and beer and whatever.  But...it's still the Democratic Party...sigh.

No that's not going to happen. Why would they want to vote present? Just keep voting for Jefferies. 

The republicans have to fight their civil war and the Democrats need to be adding fuel to that fire. Right now is just the beginning, any talk to republicans right now needs to be to the majority side about moving back towards the middle to keep the most radicals from obstructing down the line. A sort of "they won't let you get anything done and you know it. So when the time comes meet us and we'll get things done without them". That needs to be the message. 

For now there's zero chance the small maga minority gets anyone they want to be speaker. McCarthy's play is to keep failing, step aside, or call for plurality winner to force the magas to vote for him or watch Jefferies win. Which would drive a deeper wedge between them. 

[Mo Horn 8,807]

Interesting that they only adjourned for a few hours. They must think they can come up with some sort of agreement. It would be even more embarrassing if they came back tonight and nothing changed. Maybe the dems wouldn't give them until tomorrow. 

[Valmy77 13,093]

11 minutes ago, shakahorn said:

I really hope the Dems are working behind the scenes to get some moderate R's to vote for Hakeem as mentioned in this thread, and also, getting a few more to vote 'present' thereby lessening the number needed.  Instead of just sitting on the sidelines with popcorn and beer and whatever.  But...it's still the Democratic Party...sigh.

That is insane. There are no Republicans moderate enough to basically be Democrats. And Hakeem couldn't do shit without a majority, it would have to be a coalition. So you essentially would need to convince some Republicans to essentially leave the Republican Party for two years of a few committee memberships.

 

Just now, Mo Horn said:

Interesting that they only adjourned for a few hours. They must think they can come up with some sort of agreement. It would be even more embarrassing if they came back tonight and nothing changed. Maybe the dems wouldn't give them until tomorrow. 

If they couldn't do anything last night I am not sure what they think they can do this afternoon.

[Hermanator 6,933]

10 minutes ago, Chooky said:

Maybe they're just staring at the ankles on that fat lady from Florida. 

They should turn off the power to all the outlets in the room so they can't charge their phones/laptops

[The Dog 43,792]

 

[ChiTownDoc 21,098]

22 minutes ago, WBT said:

So much losing, you'll get bored with losing

I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely not bored.  I could laugh at this shit for another couple of days.  Keep it up, losers.  

[The Hot Dog Buffet 1,291]

2 minutes ago, Hermanator said:

No that's not going to happen. Why would they want to vote present? Just keep voting for Jefferies. 

The republicans have to fight their civil war and the Democrats need to be adding fuel to that fire. Right now is just the beginning, any talk to republicans right now needs to be to the majority side about moving back towards the middle to keep the most radicals from obstructing down the line. A sort of "they won't let you get anything done and you know it. So when the time comes meet us and we'll get things done without them". That needs to be the message. 

For now there's zero chance the small maga minority gets anyone they want to be speaker. McCarthy's play is to keep failing, step aside, or call for plurality winner to force the magas to vote for him or watch Jefferies win. Which would drive a deeper wedge between them. 

The magas are better off allowing Jeffries to win than dealing with McCarthy at this point. He's not going to forget this embarrassment. Plus, they will always have enough votes to recall Jeffries. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26,277]

12 minutes ago, shakahorn said:

I really hope the Dems are working behind the scenes to get some moderate R's to vote for Hakeem as mentioned in this thread, and also, getting a few more to vote 'present' thereby lessening the number needed.  Instead of just sitting on the sidelines with popcorn and beer and whatever.  But...it's still the Democratic Party...sigh.

They wouldn’t vote for Jeffries. That’s a nonstarter. It would take Democrats voting for a Republican candidate with very high personal credibility, a rules package that amounts to power sharing, and it would be Democrats that vote for them, with enough Republicans “voting present” to make it stick.

HIghly, highly, unlikely, but apparently Justin Amash was outside House Chambers trying to gin up interest this afternoon. 

[ChiTownDoc 21,098]

Just now, The Dog said:

 

Chris Beard is who we deserve.  

[WhatTheBuck 28,705]

1 hour ago, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

I think santos did too

 

That’s how all reporters should address him. “Mr. Santos, if that is your real name...”

[Mo Horn 8,807]

3 minutes ago, Valmy77 said:

If they couldn't do anything last night I am not sure what they think they can do this afternoon.

Not sure either, but no reason to come back until tomorrow, when they have to, unless they think they can come up with a deal. Or as I said, the dems wanted to make them come back tonight and wouldn't vote for an adjournment for the day. Or, the gop is just wandering in the dark, which may be more accurate. 

[Hermanator 6,933]

1 minute ago, The Hot Dog Buffet said:

The magas are better off allowing Jeffries to win than dealing with McCarthy at this point. He's not going to forget this embarrassment. Plus, they will always have enough votes to recall Jeffries. 

Which would be nuts as it just puts them right back where they are now. Just looking even dumber than they do. Just the fact that a Democrat would be speaker even for a minute in a republican led house would be the utmost of hilarity and embarrassment. 

There's no play for McCarthy. He offered the moon and they told him yes then when the vote came they stuffed it up his ass. This is what happens when you play Monopoly with children. No one wins and it just devolves into shit. 

[WBT 20,415]

5 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

HIghly, highly, unlikely, but apparently Justin Amash was outside House Chambers trying to gin up interest this afternoon. 

well, not that long

[Hermanator 6,933]

5 minutes ago, ChiTownDoc said:

Chris Beard is who we deserve.  

Just give him 5 minutes in a room with Boebert and she'll change her tune... If she survives

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12 minutes ago, WhatTheBuck said:

That’s how all reporters should address him. “Mr. Santos, if that is your real name...”

I read that in the voice of "the Torch" in "Top Secret"............'How do we know you're not really Mel Torme'?