metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
Why should they as he negated some of his promises to them?
The MAGA maniacs do not believe in democracy as we have repeatedly seen-- they believe in control and/or money.
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McCarthy has been removed as Speaker of the House.
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The ongoing efforts to gerrymander electoral districts in favour of Republicans, and to make voting more difficult for demographics that tend to favour Democrats -- and this is happening in state after state, just as it did 120 years ago when Reconstruction was falling apart and the south was "engineered" with the effect that black voter registration fell from 70% to just 2% -- makes your statement totally laughable. It just took the Supreme Court 2 tries to get Alabama to draw up fair voter districts, and even then the courts drew the districts, not the Republican-led legislature.
MAGAs are always crying about free speech on social media, unless it's political content that explains why Republicans aren't fit for office. You're against free speech now, and blame it for why Republicans didn't attract more voters? You call opinions on social media about how bad Republicans are for America as election tampering? Well that sounds like like facism 101. Is that what far right wing disinformation is telling you these days?
And Trump is on the ballot.
We now have Trump endorsing Jordan while McCarthy allies quietly undercut Scalise's speaker bid. The race for Speaker is turning into a pre-primary primary.
We now have Trump endorsing Jordan while McCarthy allies quietly undercut Scalise's speaker bid. The race for Speaker is turning into a pre-primary primary.
Under GOP Conference Rules, Trump cannot serve in a GOP Leadership Position:
Rule 26—Temporary Step Aside of a Member of Leadership who is Indicted
(a) A member of the Republican Leadership shall step aside if indicted for a felony for which a sentence of two or more years imprisonment may be imposed.
(b) If a member of the Republican Elected Leadership is indicted, the Republican Conference shall meet and elect a Member to temporarily serve in that position.
(c) If a member of the Republican Leadership resigns pursuant to this rule, and subsequently during that Congress is acquitted or the charges are dismissed or reduced to less than a felony as described in paragraph (a), such Member shall resume the position from which they resigned, unless the Republican Conference decides otherwise within 10 legislative days.
PoetPhilosopher
Veteran Member
Under GOP Conference Rules, Trump cannot serve in a GOP Leadership Position:
Rule 26—Temporary Step Aside of a Member of Leadership who is Indicted(a) A member of the Republican Leadership shall step aside if indicted for a felony for which a sentence of two or more years imprisonment may be imposed.(b) If a member of the Republican Elected Leadership is indicted, the Republican Conference shall meet and elect a Member to temporarily serve in that position.(c) If a member of the Republican Leadership resigns pursuant to this rule, and subsequently during that Congress is acquitted or the charges are dismissed or reduced to less than a felony as described in paragraph (a), such Member shall resume the position from which they resigned, unless the Republican Conference decides otherwise within 10 legislative days.
Still, would a rule change be only a Congress vote away?
These are the GOP conference guidelines. The GOP can change these guidelines, or Trump can leave the GOP to get around the self-imposed rules.
If Trump as Speaker goes to a vote, it would certainly be interesting if the Dems voted for him. If the GOP changes their own rules for Trump, it would undermine the GOP image as "The Party of Principles" and make them look like hypocrites. (Elephants have long noses, so they might have even more of their nose available to cut off in spite of their face.)
PoetPhilosopher
Veteran Member
I agree that things would get interesting.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
It's one event leading to another. Reps went there years ago, and a moment of serious embarassment for John McCain was saying that Reps would have blocked all nominations put forward by Hillary.
Or as the Tea Partier Richard Murdock put it, compromise means Dems yielding to Conservative ways.
And now we read ...
It's an American tradition: the circus parade is led by elephants.
It's an American tradition: the circus parade is led by elephants.
tytlyf
Not Religious
The new speaker matches the elitist agenda.
Johnson brings pro-oil, climate-skeptical record to speakership
Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who won the gavel Wednesday after three prior Republican nominees failed to reach a majority, is a longtime ally of the oil industry and will be per…
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Wandering Monk
Well-Known Member
Mike Johnson's #1 priority?
Cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. No mention of lifting the income cap for paying into Social Security.
Cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. No mention of lifting the income cap for paying into Social Security.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
Yep, and for a broader overview of him, here: Mike Johnson (Louisiana politician) - WikipediaThe new speaker matches the elitist agenda.
Johnson brings pro-oil, climate-skeptical record to speakership
Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who won the gavel Wednesday after three prior Republican nominees failed to reach a majority, is a longtime ally of the oil industry and will be per…
Copernicus
Industrial Strength Linguist
What he wants is irrelevant, since anything the House passes must meet the approval of a Democratic Senate and President. However, if Republicans should somehow win the trifecta next year, then this guy's opinions could really matter. OTOH, America will have gotten what it wished for.