'We only need six to come over': Jim Clyburn thinks Dems could strike deal with GOP moderates on new

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Brad Reed
January 03, 2023

The House Republican caucus is still in chaos after leader Kevin McCarthy lost two consecutive votes to become House Speaker -- but Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) is floating an option for GOP lawmakers who want a way out.

In an interview with Raw Story, the South Carolina Democrat argued that it wouldn't be to hard to find enough Republicans to cross over and find a consensus House Speaker with Democrats.

"I think there are enough on the other side, if we stay together as we are, we only need six of them to come over," he explained.

Clyburn then pointed to the number of Republicans who won in Biden-voting districts in 2022 as potential targets to build a consensus coalition around a new House Speaker candidate.

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[Jirel]

1. Great. Let's have Jeffries.

Come on, GOP. Quit stalling and elect a DEM.

[nycbos]

2. That would be cool.

Maybe be can govern with them with some old school horse trading. Like closing tax breaks for the wealthy like the carried interest loophole in exchange for a portion of the revenue going toward deficit reduction? Increase the minimum wage for a small business tax cut?

[GopherGal]

8. I was thinking about that sort of deal, too, but couldn't get past one major drawback:

Could you trust the Repukes to keep any kind of bargain?

[nycbos]

12. The Republicans who won in Biden districts don't represent MAGA voters.

Maybe they can sell me a idea of actually governing to their constituents.

[Irish_Dem]

20. Yes hard to trust any agreement with a GOPer.

[Cha]

3. TY & Rep Clyburn!

[Freethinker65]

4. That would be amazing.

Kinzinger or Meijer that lost/gave up their seats could be seen as viable alternatives while still technically conservatives. I believe the Speaker doesn't need to be a member of congress.

The GOP did win more seats (yeah, I know it was by gerrymandering, but still), so I wouldn't think a true Democrat wouldn't have a chance.

[LAS14]

7. "I believe the Speaker doesn't need to be a member of congress." Is this true??????? nt

[Freethinker65]

10. Pretty sure some had floated having Trump be speaker early on when GOP expected a landslide

At the time, it was said there was nothing against them making Trump speaker.

[joshcryer]

15. Yeah you can be a random person off the street.

Amazing as it sounds.

[Wounded Bear]

17. The Constitution doesn't require it, nor do House Rules, I believe...

It's never been done, but it could happen. Far fetched, though.

[Volaris]

21. There's nothing anywhere that states the Speaker need be an elected member of the House.

They can elect William Shatner if they want.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

5. Is this called poking the hornet's nest or is it stirring the bucket of shit?

Love Rep. Clyburn.

[LAS14]

6. Any hints about who such a consensus person might be? nt

[iemanja]

9. Do they have someone in mind?

I can't get past the firewall.

[Botany]

11. Now how many votes did Nancy P lose when she sent out Jackie Speier, Steny Hoyer, or

.... Jim Clyburn to "whip the votes?"



*****From wiki.

A whip is an official of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. This means ensuring that members of the party vote according to the party platform, rather than according to their own individual ideology or the will of their donors or constituents. Whips are the party's "enforcers". They try to ensure that their fellow political party legislators attend voting sessions and vote according to their party's official policy. Members who vote against party policy may "lose the whip", being effectively expelled from the party.

The term is taken from the "whipper-in" during a hunt, who tries to prevent hounds from wandering away from a hunting pack.

Additionally, the term "whip" may mean the voting instructions issued to legislators,[1] or the status of a certain legislator in their party's parliamentary grouping.

[Scrivener7]

13. Lots here have said that's impossible. But Clyburn knows whereof he speaks.

Go, Jim! Fill those rooms with smoke!

[Hekate]

14. Interesting. Clyburn is a wise old fox -- and he can count, unlike Kevin McC. nt

[Rosco T.]

16. TFG woul1d instantly announce 3rd party

150 house members would renounce the GOP. Dems take over majority of House. GPP in shambles.

Sounds good to me

[bluedigger]

18. Santos seems pliable.

[Beetwasher.]

19. LOL! Brilliant! Merely FLOATING This Idea is LETHAL to the GOP!

If it actually happens, it will be the end for the GOP as we know it! Either way, this is the right move, the GOP is fucked! LOL!

[Mr. Sparkle]

22. God loves a dreamer

I don't think Jim realizes how polarized the right wing fundamentalists are, their base and propaganda media would make their life hell for the next 2 years and run them out of town.