the 2023 speaker of the house voting thread of implosion

[atomheartbevo 90683]

13 minutes ago, The Dog said:

Buck is one of a handful of GOP reps who are trying to distance themselves from Trump’s election lies. 

Hes no saint but that’s where he’s likely coming from with that question.

With what surely has to be a background in adult films, I would imagine that Ken Buck is no saint.

[Bozo_Casanova 26911]

5 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said:

With what surely has to be a background in adult films, I would imagine that Ken Buck is no saint.

No Harry Reems, either.

[henrygandorf 29229]

 

this america.

[tokamak 6687]

1 hour ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

JFC- 

 

Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise fucking suck. Stop the presses. 

[Horn Under a Bad Sign 20950]

I heard on NPR tonight that, believe it or not, Kevin McCarthy might be back in the mix because they won't be able to agree on anybody else. What a clusterfuck. 

[Pato del Muerto 53604]

2 hours ago, henrygandorf said:

 

this america.

No, they can’t throw him out because they don’t want their majority to drop by even one vote, let alone the likely democrat vote that would win the special election. 
 

that there’s no speaker to turn the gears at present is inconsequential. 

[Aqua Buddha 14809]

What the fuck is she talking about?  (BTW, would.)  We have serious issues going on in the world and we have House members playing dress up about something completely irrelevant.

 

[Underdog 29236]

7 hours ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said:

I heard on NPR tonight that, believe it or not, Kevin McCarthy might be back in the mix because they won't be able to agree on anybody else. What a clusterfuck. 

Hopefully he’s learned his lesson - Sen. Susan Collins

[Post Oak 20591]

What a busty buffoon.  Such courage shown from this  curvaceous clown.

[Hermanator 7707]

These cunts still haven't picked some asshole yet? 

[atomheartbevo 90683]

2 hours ago, Aqua Buddha said:

What the fuck is she talking about?  (BTW, would.)  We have serious issues going on in the world and we have House members playing dress up about something completely irrelevant.

35 minutes ago, Post Oak said:

What a busty buffoon.  Such courage shown from this  curvaceous clown.

When they accused the Dems of being snowflakes all those years, well, just like always with the GOP, every accusation is a confession.

[Guest]

Where are we on the search for a speaker? Is there an anticipated day of a vote or are they still hashing things out behind the scenes?

[bernorange 8386]

House GOP are holding a closed door meeting today to try and figure things out.

[The Dog 44869]

 

[chainsaw 10312]

9 hours ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said:

I heard on NPR tonight that, believe it or not, Kevin McCarthy might be back in the mix because they won't be able to agree on anybody else. What a clusterfuck. 

Where did that lead you? Back to me.

[The Dog 44869]

McCarthy has backed off of that and told them to vote for someone else. Not sure if it was Scalise or just "not me". 

[The Dog 44869]

 

LOL

Edited October 11, 2023 by The Dog

[locodos 5593]

I bet the situation in Israel has lit a fire under their asses. Now is when they need to me making political hay.

[Bozo_Casanova 26911]

HOLY SHIT there's a livestream

[The Dog 44869]

and more lolz:

(Note: Democrats have no incentive to make a deal and will let the GOP burn until they get their act together.)

[Beau Vine 55893]

1 hour ago, locodos said:

I bet the situation in Israel has lit a fire under their asses. Now is when they need to me making political hay.

[Js1 87299]

16 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

You can’t be a modern day Republican without absolute fealty to Israel. It’s the only ally that matters to the GOP. They can’t pass an aid package without a Speaker. 

The speaker drama is taking away from their ability to grandstand on the House floor about how Biden hates Israel anbd cares more about Ukrainian Nazis and the the Democratic Party are all anti-Semitic.

The real war they crave (religious war against Muslims) is brewing and they need focusness, to quote Bill

[jimmyjazz 47342]

18 minutes ago, Js1 said:

You can’t be a modern day Republican without absolute fealty to Israel.

[Js1 87299]

"No no, we hate Jews, but not Israelis" - GOP

Look, I'm not saying they're smart.  And I sure as hell will say they are hypocritical and lack awareness.  But the mainstream GOP, including elected officials, will always show fealty to Israel over all others. 

And we know why.  It's been documented many many times.

[cactusflinthead 27628]

3 minutes ago, Js1 said:

"No no, we hate Jews, but not Israelis" - GOP

Like so many other things about the GOP.

 

 

[Dbeasy 15613]

Despite all of the hatred for Liz Chaney, I’d laugh my ass off if she somehow got it, just to see Trump’s tantrum. It will never happen, but it would be an awesome spectacle. 

[locodos 5593]

34 minutes ago, Js1 said:

You can’t be a modern day Republican without absolute fealty to Israel. It’s the only ally that matters to the GOP. They can’t pass an aid package without a Speaker. 

The speaker drama is taking away from their ability to grandstand on the House floor about how Biden hates Israel anbd cares more about Ukrainian Nazis and the the Democratic Party are all anti-Semitic.

The real war they crave (religious war against Muslims) is brewing and they need focusness, to quote Bill

[The Dog 44869]

 

[Js1 87299]

1 hour ago, The Dog said:

Half right.

The rule change did not pass. But it does appear Scalise has consolidate support to win in the first couple ballots.

Better than Jordan, but still...  Scalise isn't terrible on Ukraine, he has a .500 record on his votes for aid packages (3-3) and voted in favor of the recent $300 million package. His congressional report card on Ukraine is a B, which is better than Jordan's F

[tokamak 6687]

40 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

These guys and Bibi Netanyahu want the same guy to be president of the United States. What a strange world we're living in.

[Francisco 2.0 32616]

27 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Better than Jordan, but still...  Scalise isn't terrible on Ukraine, he has a .500 record on his votes for aid packages (3-3) and voted in favor of the recent $300 million package. His congressional report card on Ukraine is a B, which is better than Jordan's F

 

For now.

 

 

Edited October 11, 2023 by Francisco 2.0

[The Dog 44869]

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

ETA the tally:

Scalise 113 votes

Jordan 99 votes (Trump's boy loses again)

Edited October 11, 2023 by The Dog

[Aqua Buddha 14809]

"David Duke without the baggage"

[horn4life 3840]

I just wish that there were enough smart Republicans in the house, that they could elect a smart Republican Speaker...

Can't wait to see the actual House vote.  

[Beau Vine 55893]

7 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:

"David Duke without the baggage"

So...an empty suit?

[henrygandorf 29229]

when the lede is "they ditched the rule that said he needed 217 in the gop vote" then you just know hilarity will ensue.

[jimmyjazz 47342]

9 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:

"David Duke without the baggage"

So, Daisy Duke?  Cool, cool.

[The Dog 44869]

 

[Francisco 2.0 32616]

2 minutes ago, The Dog said:

 

 

You hate to see it.  

[Nice Guy Eddie 13744]

3 hours ago, The Dog said:

McCarthy has backed off of that and told them to vote for someone else. Not sure if it was Scalise or just "not me". 

If the GOP cannot get close with any candidate, then I could see McCarthy brought back as a compromise candidate. 

[The Dog 44869]

WHEEE!

 

[Nice Guy Eddie 13744]

5 minutes ago, The Dog said:

 

It's very interesting that the minority in the GOP believe they are the true republicans. Must be interesting to see the GOP go at each other because they've sharpened their teeth on Dem attacks so they know how to go after someone or press their buttons.

[Js1 87299]

1 minute ago, The Dog said:

WHEEE!

 

[Macanudo 13342]

I hope it's another clusterfuck but I'm not sure it will be.

[Hugo Stiglitz 23367]

Odds of first ballot success? 

negative billion 

[The Dog 44869]

but of course:

 

[Js1 87299]

6 minutes ago, The Dog said:

but of course:

 

Vote Jordan and it’s handies for everyone!!

[Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand 13638]

Democrats! Pool noodles! Stat!

[MC Fresh Breath 4075]

so either way we get an election denier as the leader.  awesome.  should be a great time.

[Js1 87299]

1 minute ago, MC Fresh Breath said:

so either way we get an election denier as the leader.  awesome.  should be a great time.

It’s the GOP, of course we do. That’s who they are