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Archives: January 5, 2023

A thought on the shit show of a clusterfuck that is the GQP

The 212 must stand strong, we must stand strong

Judge slashes damages awarded in deadly Charlotteville rally

Here is what Hakeem Jeffries should demand if approached by McCarthy for support.

Milestone Moments - The Execution of Private Slovik

Pileated Woodpecker

Anyone else noticing some stupid news stories about the House repubs?

Tua Tagovailoa and Damar Hamlin are victims of the NFL's most regressive season in ages

Just Watched The Movie "5-25-77" Today - A Coming Of Age Movie About A....

A war reporter decorated by Putin says Kremlin's cellphone story is 'not very convincing'

Dear Pundies, the 20 GZP are not "rebels." They are insurrectionists.

Mets-Correa pact expected to look 'dramatically different' (report)

REVEALED: What did AOC and Matt Gaetz DISCUSS on House Floor? - Meidas Touch

Predictit had McCarthy at just 41 cents to win right now.

This hasn't aged well

December legal recap: will 2023 be the year of accountability for the crimes of Trump and company?

Washington D.C. is not dysfunctional

what if the rs cant pick a chair in the house ? then what? is there a setup for this ?

omg this little dog!!!!!!!!!!!

Milestone Moments - All the President's Men - Follow the money

04 Jan: Russians PANIC. Ukrainians finally got to Kreminna - Reporting from Ukraine

Well, Bobo will be on 11th Hour tonight

George Takei FTW

Milestone Moments - Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret - dance scene from Viva Las Vegas

woman whose mugshot went viral because of face tattoos, shows after removal process begins

The happiest songs:

Milestone Moments - Sleeping Beauty - Once Upon a Dream

Village in Mexico angry after spring water well catches fire

Teddy was petrified of me, hiding in the corner...look at him now: The Asher House

Rep. Himes: Each and every ballot is moving away from McCarthy - Deadline - MSNBC

Biden's Sassy Response To GOP Speaker Drama: 'Not My Problem'

My wife bought me Jann Wenner's book,

Tom Nichols: The GOP-Speaker-Vote Burlesque

🚨🚨🚨🚨MCCARTHY says talks are progressing. Wants NO VOTE tonight.

Anyone here remembers having an icebox?

McCarthy "vote tonight would not be productive" but does he have

A science riddle.

The time has come...

Kevin McCarthy and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Downfall. LOL....

WOW: Trump humiliated over McCarthy's failing bid for Speaker - Brian Tyler Cohen

Is it me or does the GOP House clown show bring this to mind?

Democratic lawmakers are being asked to stay in DC until the House elects Kevin McCarthy or someone

DeSantis to scrutinize diversity programs at Florida colleges, universities

From the deep south, where some bands have that Big Guitar Energy

Meta Fined More Than $400 Million for Sending Online Activity-Based Ads

When you forget your fake name on the floor of Congress. Santos

McCarthy does not want a vote tonight - MSNBC

Mary Trump nails it again

house is back and they're praying again

Michael Fanone delivered a letter to Marjorie Taylor Greene's office and it included a dire warning

so much for separation of religion and government.

c span link here

If your election to Speaker lasts longer than four votes

Dark Paroxysm

Speaker vote deadlocked again after second day of infighting among House Republicans - PBS NewsHour

And...we're back. Immediate call to adjourn.

Motion to adjourn. Recorded vote. 1 GOOPer thus far voting Nay.

John Lennon - Instant Karma

There will be no successful vote until the banks are open

The Clash - I Fought the Law

Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns and Money

Power and its structures

When you reach 10 unsuccessful votes for Speaker

REMINDER: Steve Scalise's life was saved by a Black lesbian Capitol cop who covered his body with

John Fetterman Got a New Suit for His Senate Swearing-In

I guess this will be a rant. Some of the language may be offensive.

Norm Ornstein tweet addresses a pet peeve of mine

Chaos in the well of the House

Congress votes to adjourn until noon tomorrow.

All this hollering is starting to sound like Prime Minister's Questions in the UK.

I wanna know who the hell on the dem side failed to show up on time

Santos Off To A Good Start By Lying About Congressional Record

Nearly 15K without power as winds hit Puget Sound region

Washington State Democratic Party chair not seeking re-election

Trump Directly Involved In Fake Electors Scheme - Raw News And Politics

What a fucking zoo the Rethugs have turned the House into.

The McCarthy memes are kicking in....

"They just turned the lights off in the House."

Leopards Eat Kevin McCarthy's Face

'Idiots', 'clown show': GOP implodes, Fox News melts down, Trump humiliated (MSNBC)

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about what national interests are....

Government doesn't work. Put us in charge and we'll prove it.

You know something?

Is America suffering a 'social recession'?

Samoyed in its natural habitat:

GOP's McCarthy voted down time after time for House speaker

Doctor saves man's life on London to India flight

WordHurdle 4, 5, 6 & Phrazle Afternoon (( SPOILERS))

Entire lil airport evacuated so Idaho murder suspect Kohberger could relieve himself, even employees

And we are back to Retrumplicans norms

supercut of the fox meltdown over mccarthy

Cruises, crowds and fragile ecosystems: the delicate dance of Antarctic tourism

McCarthy (v) - The Lincoln Project

Otters & a butterfly:

Why is American chocolate so disgusting? You really don't want to know

You f**king fa**ot, we have no ammunition - Russian soldiers to command - Break the Fake - TVP World

Bro, we're so busted:

Hackers leak email addresses tied to 235 million Twitter accounts

It's a clear, still, cold evening and the moon is almost full

From NBC's Night Court (1989) - The Constitution Speech - 52 seconds

MAGA humiliation: McCarthy chaos reveals 'total collapse of the Republican party' - The Beat - MSNBC

Trump goes extra racist today

Mandatory Wednesday Mike Malloy thread!

Cuban migrants flow into Florida Keys, overwhelm officials

The horror! The horror!

McCarthy voted down time after time for House speaker

Freeperville hates McCarthy, too! I had no idea!

Cat very deliberately performs a somersault:

Hakeem Jeffries Refuses To Play The Media's Game And Says House Democrats Won't Save Republicans

Louisiana residents will now need a government ID to access porn online

Pink dolphin:

A mother's love:

McCarthy Has His Second Saturn Return In 2023

Maybe trump is orchestrating this chaos...

Hialeah doesn't owe its 'freedom' to Gov. DeSantis. Neither does the rest of Florida (Opinion)

House GOP Dysfunction Points to More Chaos Ahead

Puppy just wants to cuddle, but older dog wants to be left alone:

EU commission focusing on migration challenges in western Balkans - Al Jazeera

Walgreens is the first major pharmacy to say it plans to sell abortion pills as Walmart, CVS, and ot

Dog is so jealous of its humans:

Daisy The Great - Glitter - 12/06/2021 - Pamnation HQ - New York, NY

Who will be the Speaker of the House for the 118th congress?

If you missed the Paul Simon tribute show...youtube link below.

Seth Meyers: CDC Warns that New Omicron COVID Variant Is on the Rise - Monologue 01/03/23

wow, the infighting continues on faux

Mother cat adopts abandoned otter pup:

Jordan for speaker..wait, Bobert..no Marge Green for speaker

DeSantis asks state colleges for data on critical race theory, diversity courses amid 'Stop WOKE' le

Travel restrictions on Chinese arrivals are politically motivated, says China - BBC News

When you find something you like, so you get it in every color:

Another Bonus Quote of the Day

Survey: Religiously, Congress doesn't reflect America

'I hope they get their act together,' Biden says of GOP House speaker turmoil - PBS NewsHour

Some shoes are hard to fill... (Pelosi's)

Red Lake Nation considers a future without tribal blood requirement

Dog has an exclamation point on his shoulder:

well, this made me LOL for real regarding today's debacle on the House floor

I'm not what you'd call a urinal/toilet aficionado, but I do admire this gentleman's passion:

Adam Kinzinger is welcomed on air in his new role as Senior Political Commentator on CNN

Help me out with the math: McCarthy lost 2 votes in six rounds.

Good boi is so cooperative:

They say everyone has a double:

If I weren't around my human would end up losing so many balls every day!

Milestone Moments - 2001: A Space Odyssey - Opening

What could possibly be the best burn the Dems could in the repubs...

Milestone Moments - 2001: A Space Odyssey - The Blue Danube

Pupper keeps bringing toys to his tortoise friend:

Mendelssohn, Schubert

Seattle City Council shakeup

UPDATED with todays pictures #CongressCuties //Congress-dads bring their babies to work

Fox FLIPS OUT on 'CLOWN SHOW' Republican Party - Meidas Touch

Make fetch happen::

US Senate candidates that I like to see get elected in 2024.

What you 'learn' for $49.99 a month at Andrew Tate's Hustler University

The GOP's Chaos Caucus Returns - WSJ Editorial

Republicans scramble to adjourn amid second day of speaker chaos - All In - MSNBC

Milestone Moments - Star Wars - original opening crawl

Milestone Moments - Adventures of Robin Hood - sword fight

Milestone Moments - Hook - sword fight between Pan and Hook

Who's Crazy Enough to Be a Republican Speaker? - WSJ Editorial

Fox Host Laura Ingraham FREAKS Over Possible Hakeem Jeffries Speakership

Milestone Moments - The Marx Brothers - Hello, I Must Be Going

Why Kevin McCarthy's bid for House speaker made history - ABC News

The Tragedy of Kevin McCarthy - Will Hurd, WSJ op-ed

Meanwhile our Men and Women in Uniform are defending our Constitution

This won't be the craziest Republican S***t Show this year.

78-year-old man's ear chewed off in train station attack in Oregon

Kimmel: A "bomb cyclone" is on the loose and there are flood warnings across California, Southwest

Eloon's got a CRITICAL reminder for the World...

Joe Biden enjoying BBQ in Cincinnati (tweets)

Boebert: Trump should tell McCarthy 'it's time to withdraw' - MSNBC Reports

Great game in Toronto

I hope Biden has a plan for the now-certain government shutdown in September

SNAP Tweet of the day ( Jon Stewart )

What we have here is a failure of MAGA proposition!

I guess we just love the Constitution more than you do, Kevin.

how to make a song with your neighbor's cat (let me in) ... meWOW! & BONUS VIDEO!

Advice on potential new friend?

The GOP-Speaker-Vote Burlesque

Former Capitol Police chief warns of vulnerabilities that remain 2 years after Jan. 6 PBS NewsHour

McCarthy Proposes Key Concessions

US House has no members, no rules as speaker race drags on

Trump OPENS DOOR to NEW Defamation Lawsuit Against Him After New VILE Posts - Meidas Touch

Arizona Supreme Court DENIES Kari Lakes motion to transfer and expedite her election contest appeal

How A Pitmaster Has Been Making Lamb Barbacoa Outside Of LA For Over 40 Years -- Smoke Point

Man who threatened mass shooting against gay people at Florida State University arrested by FBI

Prince Andrew case cited by woman who accused Trump of rape

"Downturn causes company board to fire executives and cut highly paid managers' salaries"

I *leurve* you - (talking to my dog/Lucky, but Lounge included? ) -

McCarthy caves some more...

Tara Setmayer: McCarthy has been desperate for years, is in position of weakness - The ReidOut - MSNBC

Ginni Thomas signs letter urging opposition to McCarthy

*L. Boebert coming up with S. Ruhle on MSNBC.

Crabs in a Bucket - The Republican Majority in the House

Hackers leak email addresses tied to 235 million Twitter accounts

Maggie Haberman breaks down what the McCarthy vote says about Trump - CNN

Thursday's digit - 7/10: Mild for January as such, and clearing skies, thank you very much.

Bang Bang Barbie on Stephanie Ruhl: She's dumber than dumb

How the James Webb telescope is changing our understanding of the cosmos - DW News

Louisiana STUNS With Creepy New Law On THIS

Today's Republican Party is against democracy (with a small "d")

Fmr. Rep. Riggleman: Many are one scoop short of a sundae making decisions in Congress - The ReidOut

Dear heavens above! Stephanie Ruhl taking on bang, bang barbie from Colorado!

Something to consider

Speaker chaos gets wilder. trump just called for KM

Jill Biden to undergo preventive skin cancer surgery

☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christian: Psalm 34:13-18, English Standard Version

Never underestimate the stupidity of Lauren Boebert

flood statement for the motherlode including sonora ca and environs

Lawrence O'Donnell: If elected speaker, McCarthy will have the title but not the power - The Last Word

Once the Caucus of Curiosities extracts Kevin's last pound of flesh ....

People in California and New York pay 20% of federal taxes and have 4 Senators. People in 21 states

Republican speaker of house parody

Ruhle: "How long are you willing to wait?" Boebert, smiling: "Until the cherry blossoms bloom."

She was a popular yoga guru. Then she embraced QAnon conspiracy theories

Here is the 54-member Freedom Caucus. 20 of them are insurrecting the 118th.

ISIS in the Middle East, by attacking other Muslims, tempered radical Islam jihad

Ex-Deputy Who Helped Wife Serve Semen-Laced Cupcakes to Students Pleads Guilty to Spate of Sex Crime

Why would any sane person be a Republican politician today?

Alleged victim of George Santos fraud: 'Being deceived is a terrible feeling'

Jen Psaki: People saw 'government working' at Biden & McConnell event - The Last Word - MSNBC

Florida Man...

Latest Audio interview from Dr. Bandy Lee (Audio Only)

Another mass shooting...

MAGA vs. MAGA - The Lincoln Project

MSNBC video of the complete Boebert interview

Somebodys house got wrongfully raided

Second day of McCarthy failures highlights Trump impotence even among loyalists - Alex Wagner MSNBC

Mind Bending Dance Audition Where Dolls Come To Life

Recursion #10

Democrats skeptical McCarthy can turn around his losing slide for House speaker - Alex Wagner MSNBC

CA-22: Rudy Salas files candidacy for 22nd Congressional district seat in 2024

Lauren Boebert on opposing McCarthy becoming House Speaker (MSNBC)

How Kevin McCarthy used Super PACs in negotiations for votes for House speaker - Alex Wagner MSNBC

They want who to be speaker?

MAGA Exposed for FLOOR STUNT during HUMILIATING McCarthy Vote - Meidas Touch

GOP Election Official To Plead Guilty To Voter Fraud - Raw News And Politics

Donald Trump makes WEIRD and PATHETIC Statement about Kevin McCarthy & MAGA Chaos - Meidas Touch

The "Never Kevers" are 6 for 6. How long does this go on ?

Thursday Morning Sweet Jazz and Bossa Nova Music for a Cozy Weekday Livestream

House adjourns for second day without Speaker - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Lauren Boebert on opposing McCarthy becoming House Speaker - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Another night of food being brought into the Capitol

Pelosi suggests moving ahead and swearing in newly-elected reps

About the House negotiations

Doctors work to get Bills' Damar Hamlin breathing without a ventilator - Doctor Mike Hansen

Boebert vs. Hannity (on behalf of Trump no doubt)

Did Vladimir Putin use paid actors in his New Year's speech? - FRANCE 24

WORDLE 565 (1/5) ***SPOILER THREAD***

Malcolm Nance & Stephanie Miller: Trump Turned His Back on the US. Bold Predictions for 2023...

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 01/04/23

Chances of another cataclysmic governing crisis?

Turkey Could Supply Europe With Russian Gas via 13 Year Supply Deal with Bulgaria? - Joe Blogs

Should the West Give Putin Security Guarantees? - TLDR News EU

Breakfast Thursday 5 January 2023

Russian bloggers turn their backs on Putin - William Courtney - Times Radio

Top Ten Baby Elephants At Play - Elephantnews

Bathing Rufous Hummingbirds

Lauren Boebert is blabbering about how much money we are saving.....

If the Republican Party is this broken, maybe it's time that some R's switch parties.

Brother Jack McDuff - The Playoff

Comedians needed at House of Representatives

Lonnie Smith - Layin' In The Cut

Keith Richards - Locked Away

NBC reporter just said McCarthy made a concession overnight

The Billionaire Vibe Shift

INXS - Disappear

Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning

New Biden-picked majority sworn in for federal utility

Amazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles

The Lazys - Shake It Like You Mean It

Everything we're expecting from the year's biggest tech show

I don't know about you, but I'm NOT anxiously awaiting Kevin McCarthy on 'Dancing with the Stars'

This morning Bloomberg had an LSE professor of international relations, Peter Trubowitz, talking

Hakeem Jeffries to make history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress

"These fucking people. Now they're just being clowns."

Edward Norton Learns He's Related to Real-Life Pocahontas, His 12th Great Grandmother

Arizona Inducing Labor in Pregnant Inmates Without Consent: Report

Thursday TOONs - Taking Steps

8 found fatally shot in Utah home, including 5 children

I think I better understand my narcissist father tried to control me, later

Short sellers made $300 billion in 2022's market wipeout

On this day, January 5, 1998, Sonny Bono was killed in a skiing accident.

On this day, January 5, 1923, Sam Phillips was born.

McCarthy to give more concessions to hostage holders?

Let me make this pellucidly clear

Like all good con artists, George Santos knew his marks

An image to keep handy for the next two years, it's already very useful

5 Days Until The Virginia Special Elections! How You Can Help! And More Info

96 hours into this new year. SO FAR: 12 mass shootings*. 18 dead. 40 wounded.

Mass shootings *2022: 706. Dead: 736. Wounded: 2,785.

Amazon Cutting Over 18,000 Jobs As Major Layoffs Continue Into 2023

Lazuli Bunting in flight

This story is non-political, but might be helpful to some...

House Members Not Privy To Intelligence

One of our supermarkets has

Someday Soon - Judy Collins (Ian Tyson cover)

Tesla's China Deliveries Fell Sharply in December Despite Discounts

Corporate Insiders Aren't Betting on a Market Rebound

My comment to Kevin Mccarthy...

Private payroll growth surged by 235,000 in December, well above estimate, ADP reports

What the heck does 'weaponizing the federal government' even mean?

Londoner solves 20,000-year Ice Age drawings mystery

Sunrise at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area

Fucking SEC! Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street

Today's House Agenda...

How Did This Get Out? TX Department Of Ag. Report Notes Warming Threat To Crops, Food Access

Album released on this date in 1973

Ebro Delta Study - Volume Of Microplastics On Seafloor Has Tripled In 20 Years

No Matter Who Leads House GOP, Advocates Say, 'They All Want to Cut Your Social Security'

TWO YEARS AGO this morning.

Biggs, Boebert, Gaetz, and Crane

Golden back scratcher:

Perhaps pick a moderate republican and get Democrat votes?

Sam Phillips was born on this date.

"Plans? Plans? We don't need no stinkin' PLANS!"

Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation

Iris DeMent has a birthday today.

The GOP has 222 seats in Congress

reQublican's newest candidate for Speaker of the House

Jen Psaki joins MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the stark contrast in good vs. bad governance

I must point out the hypocrisy once again.

Up to 18,000 Amazon workers in firing line as it chops cost

Musk tweeted "Kevin McCarthy should be Speaker" 4 hours ago. LOTS of pushback from the RWNJs

BREAKING: Debbie Stabenow (MI-SEN) will retire

The real problem is the republican party has embraced the insurrectionists.

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro taps Trump target Al Schmidt to be Pa.'s top election official

GQP Hacks Squawk About Free Markets Saving The Climate, As GQP Attacks Free Market Actions Like ESG

face it rethugs-

How the media is failing in its reporting on Donald Trump?

Why China's Housing Crisis Is So Damn Important; Chinese Economy - China Update

If Kevin McCarthy had not made the trip to Mar-a-Lago?

Gallego builds political team ahead of Sinema showdown

LOL! David Rothkopf on key McCarthy concessions

McCarthy makes fresh concessions to try to woo hard-right Republicans in speaker bid

Sure, sex is great and all...

McCarthy takes desperation for speakership to new level

Stabenow's retirement scrambles Michigan Senate race in 2024

Hal reviews the GOP meltdown that was the Kevin McCarthy house vote

Arizona inducing the labor of pregnant prisoners against their will, women claim

Arizona inducing the labor of pregnant prisoners against their will, women claim

Sounds to me like McCarthy could give the Freedom Caucus members the power to shoot down bills

These rule changes and other concessions

Anybody tried Ezekiel bread? I have but don't care for it.

Did we or did we (Dem House/Senate)not have the power and time to take care of raising the debt limi

GOP holdout Dan Bishop says he will resign if bid to stop McCarthy fails

Happy No Speaker Elected Day

Attorney general announces Thomas Jefferson high school investigations

McCarthy finally got Boebert's support, promising Topless Tuesdays & open carry on House floor

What was Nancy Pelosi reading on the House floor during the Speaker vote?

MTG is a perpetual boil

U.S. weekly jobless claims at three-month low; layoffs drop in December

Potomac man sentenced to 9 years in prison for Bethesda armed carjacking

Long-tailed Sylph - Equador

A new test for autism hopes to help doctors diagnose before symptoms show

Donald Trump's failed coup: The complete January 6 timeline

Vote for me! I can balance a treat on my nose! Vote for me! Tell me to jump, I'll jump! Vote for me!

"Inflation" or how to give yourself a 17% raise overnight!! (Umpqua ice cream edition)

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Musk and losing a fortune....

McCarthy debacle comes with a lesson: There's a downside to being a party of fascist trolls

My COVID odyssey - part 2.

DC man accused in Prince William Co. shooting that killed 3-year-old, injured 4 teens

Poor Kevin.

Washington Post reporter managed AGAIN to get a fake Ed Markey account verified by Twitter

Nepotism babies and the myth of American meritocracy

Are VPNs (ie Express VPN) worth it?

Mallory McMorrow for U.S. Senate 🇺🇸

On this day, January 5, 1914, actor George Reeves was born.

Top U.S. & World Headlines -- January 5, 2023

'Nobody Is in Charge': A Ragged G.O.P. Stumbles Through the Wilderness

Trump's favorability is dropping among Republican voters - Morning Joe - MSNBC

A Breach at LastPass Has Password Lessons for Us All

Odds on when the MSM begin to blame Biden

Robert Reich: Democrats should unite with moderate Republicans to elect a Speaker

Putin orders cease fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas - Kremlin

More than $405 million in transit related projects included in FY23 congressionally directed spendin

The current House of Representatives is like an old pickup truck I used to own.

Biden to honor 12 people with Presidential Citizens Medal on two-year anniversary of January 6

This is not bad for America in the long run, but damaging for GOP - Morning Joe - MSNBC

Antitrust regulators propose banning noncompete clauses for workers

Breaking now, Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin making remarkable improvements.

Diana Buttu & Gideon Levy: Israel's New Far-Right Gov't Entrenches Apartheid System with US Support

Watched the Ruhle-Boebert interview. I'm buying into the "not showing their hand" theory

Anyone have a link to the "Check the boxes with speakers" photo with 2 pix of

Breaking- Orthodox Christmas Truce

List of U.S. military aid to Ukraine as of 21 Dec 22

Biden to honor 12 people with Presidential Citizens Medal on 2-year anniversary of 1/6 insurrection

HA! American Experience (at least on APTV) is rerunning "McCarthy"

Sister Helps Brother with Martial Arts Training and is a Natural

Goodnight Irene - Live - Jack White; Pete Seeger; Lead Belly

Hot Dumbass on Dumbass Porn Action

DANGEROUS concessions by McQarthy to congressional insurrectionists to get their votes

Please, God, let this be the end of Aaron Rodgers

A wee bit of dis and dat

Rep. Nancy Pelosi is correct as usual.

Funny lip readings of AOC and Gosar, etc.

The weather in the SFV is apocalyptic

Chaos in the House: Is This Just the Start of a Far-Right Attempt to Make Congress Dysfunctional?

Doctors Warn Of Growing Violence In Health Care Settings

Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer

Notable Owens

3 minutes

Bills announce Damar Hamlin showing 'remarkable improvement,' appears to be 'neurologically intact'

Whoa: Trump humiliated by his own party - Brian Tyler Cohen

A New Member Of Congress Explained Why He'll Swear His Oath Of Office On The US Constitution With A

Why Kari Lake Really Lost -- According to the Person Who Beat Her

MAGA filth congresswoman attempts to accuse Democrats of "drinking on the House Floor"

Bills announce Damar Hamlin showing 'remarkable improvement,' appears to be 'neurologically intact'

Protective Mitch McConnell Takes New Senator Under Neck

Insanity in Ottawa County

House Democrats hold press conference prior to speaker vote - ABC News

Guy goes to baseball game, gets really plowed, steals stuff from stadium...

Sen. Debbie Stabenow is retiring.

Guy is stealing mail, attacks arresting cop.

Researchers share surprising new findings on Ice Age excavation site

FTC Proposes Banning Noncompete Clauses for Workers

'I have to skip on three-egg omelets, obviously': Egg price sticker shock

Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (January 5, 2023)

AOC fires back after GOP Rep Kat Cammack accuses Dems of getting drunk during speaker debacle

Bobo on Hannity

So - Howz 2023 treating you so far???

Inside the Christian Reform School From Hell

After negative reaction to Musk saying McCarthy should be speaker, he posted a poll:

C Span link for todays votes

Mike Luckovich-No Need to Tread on Me

Jack Welch's Evil Legacy Exposed

Former Bolivian interior minister receives stiff jail sentence for bribes

What's happening in the House Chambers is a microcosm of what's happened to the Republican Party.

I didn't realize that there was actually a TV series called "Kevin Can F**k Himself"...

Biden speaking now on immigration. He sounds congested..

Jeff Tiedrich pro tip: If you vote for clowns, don't act so fucking shocked when

President Biden Delivers Remarks on Border Security and Enforcement

When you try out to be the ringmaster of the circus but end up as the balloon animal

Round 7: McCarthy and Donalds nominated again

Banco De Jesuscristo

MI DUers, what about Jocelyn Benson for Senate?

New Rule:

White House's YouTube link for watching Biden's remarks on border security and enforcement, LIVE NOW

Elise Stefanik claims no quorom present

Per Bloomberg Top News. "Car Owners Strain as more loan payments soar to $1000 a month

Biden's new immigration plan would restrict illegal border crossings

John James is such an ass. He's going to be trouble in 2024 in the open MI Senate race.

Deja Pew

Walgreens executive says 'maybe we cried too much last year' about theft

How the Koch dynasty is determined to dismantle democracy -- and why it might succeed: report

Just Your Friendly Reminder...

This question was asked on Bloomberg TV to Representative Brenan Boyle: "Why didn't the Democrats

Laura Ingraham Dumps Guest for Throwing Fox's Scandals in Her Face

Who's today's sacrificial flunkie?

10% of the GOP caucus in the House...

we are "welching" on that promise

Pickleball popularity exploded last year, with more than 36 million playing the sport

Crested Caracara Portrait

Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are being honored by President Biden

At trial, Oath Keeper alleges specific plan to stop vote count

New Congresswoman Fights Rival Over Witchcraft Accusation

N.J. is about to make kids more media-savvy. Every state should follow suit.

this guy speaking sounds

What's happening in the House is simple to understand.

My God Bishop is pathetic.

These Republican nominators all sound like...

history of western union telegraph

The hypocrisy of the bigoted republicans in the House, pushing the few African Americans republicans

As McCarthy flails, Republicans refuse to cut a speaker deal with Democrats

Vote hasn't started and McCarthy already lost

Voting for House Speaker has begun.

Police: Idaho slaying suspect's DNA found at crime scene

How many more votes for speaker will there be before one is chosen for the 118th congress?

Holy shit - he's going down again #7

I think McCarthy has just lost again

Well...

7th vote: No win for Kev. Again.

Each of these votes takes approx 90 minutes from start to finish

A TRUTH---a FACT---that we must keep in focus as we watch this parade of Broken Toys fail yet again

Gosar and AOC--a Bad Lip Reading presentation. 🤣

Have you heard about the lonesome loser?

The House Republicans are now voting again to lose the 2024 elections.

Donalds not voting for himself?

Donalds didn't vote.

The Insurrectionist Caucus members don't need concessions. They will never vote for Kev.

Someone just voted for TFG for Speaker! Don't know who it was.

Gaetz just voted for Trump!

Gaetz voted for Trump

Romanian Authorities Seize Andrew Tate's Luxury Car Collection

MTG smiling and chatting with Gaetz. Will she vote Trump?

South Carolina supreme court throws out abortion ban

McCarthy: 7 Time Loser

South Carolina's six-week abortion ban struck down by state Supreme Court

Kevin's knee pads in stock!

Has anyone switched from

I say let the senate be the sole governing body until the gop can chose a leader.

McCarthy: OK, OK, you can have...

Where u at Scott Perry?

Is Trump throwing ketchup bottles at the TV?

Senor Wences For Speaker of the House

This is my City - Yangon

Putin's pre-conditions for peace-negotiations with Ukraine are crazier than you thought.

2023 Great Backyard Bird Count

Tres Leches Cake Recipe (video)

New shirt

The Democratic Members in the House better not bail out the republicans

Negotiating with a two-year-old.

Which Dem did not vote ?

Did not gain even 1 vote

Still a solid 20 anti-Kev bloc.

NPR: Biden to announce new border control measures and legal pathways for some migrants

I'm so happy to see that Jocelyn Benson is one of the 12 to receive Presidential Citizen's Medals

What a waste of pizza

CSPAN just said #trumpforspeaker is trending on Twitter.

Tweet of the Day

Haha on C-SPAN the announcer said trending on Twitter

MSNBC - House member are not getting paid and have no federal health care, because they have

Sorry, kid.

Republicans are a dangerous embarrassment to America

The definition of insanity

Let's let the Pointer Sisters count McCarthy's losses!

Prosecution says Barnett lacks 'any compelling reason' for January 6 insurrection trial delay

At this point, Democrats should decide who the moderate R is that they will vote for

BTS: SPECIAL Pandan Roti Served By Pretty Thai Girl In Bangkok Thailand Thai Street Food

If you don't know how to perform CPR, watch this:

Ex-D.C. officer Fanone calls on House GOP to condemn political violence ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary

Knife Sheath With DNA Left At Idaho Murders Crime Scene, Arrest Report Claims

There should be a new house rule.

McCarthy fails for 3rd long day in GOP House speaker fight

Mentally ill people are languishing in jail. Pierce judge blames state, issues fines

NFL reporter says league may not count a Chiefs game when determining playoff seeding

So what's going to happen?

It must be humiliating to mccarthy

Rs are either checking their feeds

McCarthy Fails on 7th Vote as GOP Opponents Balk at Concessions

🎶Lost the vote again

When do they stage an intervention on McCarthy?

It looks like McCarthy has two choices.

Round 8: McCarthy and Donalds nominated again

While we wait for the House to compose itself, a musical interlude...

Found on FB

Question about the rules

So McCarthy made all these additional concessions yet

Lisa McClain appears relatively normal

2 Men Accidentally Set Themselves on Fire Trying to Burn Down an Immigration Center

Trump'll likely declare himself victor in House Speaker race

Kevin

Booted Racket-tail in Colombia

'Stop the Steal' organizer threatens to reveal evidence of 'crime' by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

So will this go into the guinness book of world records, the vote for speaker?

FEC flags George Santos' political committee for suspicious contributions

Theme song for the republican house today. Neil Young with Crazy Horse

Round 8....Now someone is nominating him while trashing all the other republican leaders!

Cards against Humanity: "For his next concession to the Freedom Caucus, Kevin McCarthy offered ___"

McCarthy intentionally bumps into Gaetz!

THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO IN TAIPEI, TAIWAN World Tour Fung Bros

SO....

A terse verse for better or worse;

Damn, Katherine Clark is good!

Is it worthwhile to note that the insurrectionist wing

THEY SAID "NO"....

If McCarthy had any sense at all he would withdraw his name from consideration

Bravo to the Democratic representative from Massachusetts for calling out the republicans for what

SELF OWNS!

Beautiful Itaewon club street in summer Seoul south Korea

Between votes, Republicans are throwing total bullshit at the camera

Is the DU Mind Reader Club back in action?

212 stand firm, stand proud!

What's going on in the back?

8th Speaker of House Vote getting started now (2:02pm)

Incredibly Productive House Of Representatives Assembles For 8th Vote In Just 3 Days

Gaetz nominates Donald Trump for Speaker. Trump would never STFU though.

I think we should make the House clerk the speaker

Here's The Plan (Luckovich Cartoon)

Who did Boebert vote for?

what did bobo say in her little speech while voting?

who did bohert just vote for?

The bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is a small sea duck of the genus Bucephala,

Boebert votes for Hern and then I think someone voted for him.

Donald Trump's failed coup: The complete January 6 timeline

Why is Donalds qualified?

I like to ask questions.

McCarthy fails in 8th vote

Ukrainian "warrior cat" is helping (tweet)

Arrests 'dismantle' illegal totoaba trafficking cartel in Baja California

Bonus Tweet of the Day

Well...

President Biden jokes he's following the House Speaker race "with great -- how do I say it?"

(tweet) A message from Former Vice President Johah Ryan

Buckethead Gaetz: "Bloated Motherfucker Tick"

An AMEN For How We Got Here

What does the Freedumb Caucus really want?

MSNBC (Katy Tur) just reported that Matt Gaetz voted for tfg during the 8th round of Speaker votes

FYI: When posting tweets or images-- everything after the ?, including the ?, should be deleted.

Two great tweets - with the pics posted too for those not on Twitter

How does any country facilitate the election of people whose only aim is to

McCarthy: 8 Time Loser

I know when the Speaker hubris will end

Cartoons 1/5/2023

Is McCarthy going to just keep taking this or what?

One wonders

Protesters push back on opioid center near Lynnwood Boys & Girls Club

Jan. 6 Committee Experiment Found TikTok Went From Zero To Nazi in 75 Minutes

What do these hardliners want? Here's what they've said

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO TAIPEI

Trump's renewed attack on Ruby Freeman is revealing. Here's why.

Cultivating Success class helps newcomers start profitable farms

The FUNDAMENTAL problem is....

Middle Age Riot tweet:

Bath time

South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state abortion ban as unconstitutional

Biden shut down American energy? Check the gas pumps

6 rolls Bounty paper towels 32.48!!! Home Depot

Katy Tur demonstrated just now that she doesn't understand government.

Girl who was granted a "unicorn license" shows what's possible with imagination and determination

South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state abortion ban as unconstitutional

We simply have no contingency plans...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nightlife Bukit Bintang Area

The latest: Pelosi says Democrats won't make a deal to elect McCarthy

This is the best one yet

The vote is always one short at 434. Who is the 1 missing member?

How many McCarthys does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Remember it was quoted that mccarthy stated that he "earned" this? I agree

The Beatles foresaw this

El Chapo's son, Ovidio Guzman-Lopez, arrested amid violence

Jeff Tiedrich Tweet

McCarthy: "I'm not leaving till I win"

Just found this from Betty Bowers

It's like the Spinal Tap "How much blacker could this album cover be" bit, with Kevin.

Buffleheads for elleng :)

"Did we win?" Hamlin writes soon after waking up

I wonder if there are 274 people in Colorado

Music to elect a Speaker to (or not)

They don't always discuss politics (Bad Lip reading)

Connecticut legislator dies in wrong-way highway crash

I'm witnessing the destruction of a wharf on the central coast, and other things.

How many times has Byron Donalds lost?

"Others" has momentum!

Made my phone Call to Sen Schumer's DC Office to...

Golden Slippers ⭐ Foghorn String Band

Hamlin Communicates - Asks Who Won The Game

A "motion to vacate a chair" is a key demand of Republicans voting against McCarthy.

How the House GOP fell to pieces

Islands to Highlands in MALAYSIA - Paradise on a Budget

Study: Two-thirds of glaciers on track to disappear by 2100

Another "bomb cyclone", this time in San Francisco. Hurricane force gusts...

WOW!

Republican organized chaos is distracting from much...like the insulin cap of $35 now in effect!

McCarthy Assures Skeptical Repubs He Shares Their Vision Of Innocents Drowning In Oceans of Blood

Tucker Carlson: 'Hatred' of liberals 'clouded my judgment' before midterms

Rep. Kevin Hern might consider being speaker if McCarthy falls short, source says

Stars of 1968 'Romeo and Juliet' sue Paramount over underage nude scene

Jamaica's former ambassador to the United States, Richard Bernal, has died.

Dog Stuck In Pipe Gets Dug Out

It is really no surprise that followers of this party defiled the House Chamber on January 6 2021.

Round 9: McCarthy and Donalds nominated again. Boebert nominated Hern

News & Commentary January 3, 2023

Today, Karl Rove - Republican patron saint of dirty politics - ...

Texas Lawmaker Introduces Worse Version of 'Don't Say Gay' Law

Ever Forward owner required to pay $676K to restore oyster habitats after container ship grounding

Wait, now republicans believe majority wins?

A House Without Rules Makes for C-Span Gone Wild

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto #1

The worst part of this dramedy

Rosendale another carpetbagger

someone should make a motion to impeach

Jeremy Renner update

Spotted Rottweiler Changes Lady's Mind About the Breed

Is this a reasonable strategy for McCarthy?

A tribute to Kev

Preview: Rounds 9-27

Jesus Christ! Every Republican nominator

God gawd, the chair needs to shut these assholes up

Is it Kevin McCarthy or Vinko Bogotaj

About this vacating the chair.

Hell Breaks Loose As GOPer Accuses Dems Of Drinking On Floor

the clerk needs to shut this guy up

Fox Host Obliterates RNC Chair For Having No Clue What She's Talking About - Ring of Fire

Stray Kitten With a Strange Head Tilt Comes To a Woman For Help

Bobo making it official this time

Oops Kev version two says Boebert

Moral of the story: Never engage in a blinking contest with people who sometimes forget how to blink

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey announces prostate cancer diagnosis

Boobert is up now. Another word salad?

Fucking trash from Colorado: "It is a beautiful thing"

George Santos' Massive Campaign Loans May Not Be Legal

Did Bobo say beholdent?

Will members-elect be paid if this goes on?

I'm a huge Rep. Katherine Clark fan now after this floor speech....

Officials warn of urban coyotes in Seattle, Washington

R's of all sorts still throwing spaghetti nominations against the wall...

Brecheen just switched from Donalds to Hern

Down goes Kevin! For the ninth time!

In honor of "NEVER KEVER" The Beatles "Revolution 9"

McCarthy fails again on 9th vote

Boom. Can you say zero for nine?

9 time loser

McCarthy: 9 Time Loser

Well, Kevin, I guess these people are more upset about your leadership than you are

This is for you, Treason Caucus.

Well...

Is Louisiana requiring ID to stream C-SPAN yet?

" on the 9th round of voting for Kevin it won't be...

MI-SEN:Within hours of Debbie Stabenow announcing her retirement, Dems are scrambling to replace her

Full Statement by Senator Stabenow

In House Speaker Fight, Trump Struggles to Play Kingmaker

Is this motherfucker brain damaged?

I have found a Speaker that can get 218 Republican votes

Only 8 House speaker votes in history have taken more ballots than this one

You Have to Learn to Listen': How a Doctor Cares for Boston's Homeless Lessons from Dr. Jim O'Connel

Okay, this tweet is funny.

You'd think they'd vote for an independent as a compromise. Well...

Mexican cartel leader "El Neto" dies in shootout after mass jail break

Will Somebody Explain - In Understandable Language - To The American People What We Are Watching...

Successfully repaired a vintage doll high chair today

Dear Special Counsel Smith;

What part of Florida does Matt Gaetz represent?

It's now been 9 votes for Speaker. It will require at least a 10th.

Poor Little Mouse

Gahh!

Russia announces 36-hour Orthodox Christmas truce in Ukraine - MSNBC Reports

Walking Never Before Seen Parts of STA ANA Manila Philippines [4K]

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Dem leverage, McCarthy, and the Speaker....

update: Damar Hamlin had a gofundme toy drive with $2.5k goal. Balance is $7.4 million now

The GOP's Institutionalized Anarchy

Cops Basically Wrote The Lawsuit Against Themselves - Unlawful Detainment, Search/Seizure-LackLuster

So it comes to a tenth vote

Perhaps it is time to bring Ted Koppel back, to announce Congress held hostage day xxx

NYPD Cops Caught Giving Proud Boys The VIP Treatment - Rebel HQ

Democrats could end this

Florida county bans kids' book about gay penguins as schools cite DeSantis' 'Don't Say Gay' law

AZ-SEN: Gallego builds staff ahead of possible 2024 Senate bid

To update a phrase ...

What was Maxine Waters saying?

Ho Chi Minh City Nightlife Area, Clubs and Bars - 🇻🇳 Vietnam - 4K Walking Tour

A Brief History of American Socialism

10 Things You Should NOT Do in Vietnam What The Pho

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro taps Trump target Al Schmidt to be Pa.'s top election official

Jeffries has gotten 212 votes 9 times

Ok, do not care for Big Sky anymore.......boring.

Stay Down McCarthy, you're beat !

I haven't read anything about it today, so I thought I'd just chime in with this reminder.

Fox News Host Slips Up, Immediately Tries To Backtrack Accusation On-Air - The Damage Report

Republican Ken Buck didn't vote.

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Friday, 6 January 2023

Elie Mystal just made me literally LOL

Seeing lotsa flair and bootleg jeans??? They coming back?? What's the style actually??

Is It Wrong To Enjoy Kevin McCarthy's Misery?

You cannot make deals with magaloons

Power sharing agreement would hurt the crazy 20 more than McCarthy

George Santos Has A ROUGH First Day - TYT Investigates

Someone has finally decided that humans aren't so bad, and their laps are a cozy place to nap.

LOL. The count.

Just saw that worm Santos hiding out in the back with no one to talk to.

Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer, expected to 'make a full recovery'

Bakersfield Karma

McCarthy lost a vote

Tomorrow will be an interesting day.

【5K】Walk around Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong

What's for Dinner, Thurs., Jan. 5, 2023

Buffy Helmetcrest (Colombia endemic)

Counting

Wild Eviction Drama George Santos Can't Seem to Explain -and he's no longer wearing his wedding ring

Oklahoma 'Millstone Act' seeks to ban gender-affirming care under age of 26

BREAKING: McCarthy has dropped to 200...

CSPAN/Politico: Scalise thinks there will be a 10th vote today

Hillary Clinton to teach at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs

David Jolly makes good point: Kevin was expecting 30 seat margin so thought he could ignore the

BREAKING: Tenth time's the charm?

Round 10: McCarthy, Donald, and Hern nominated again

Rogue Russia, Maximum Xi: The top risks for 2023 - Morning Joe - MSNBC

Bangkok Night Walk - Soi Cowboy to Sukhumvit Soi 4 & Nana [4K]

(Jewish Group) The Story of the Jewish Lawyer Who Defended the Free Speech Rights of Nazis

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill - Colombia

While most are enjoying this cluster fuck (me included)...there is a couple of things to consider.

Bonus Tweet of the Day

As I listen to the interviews and nomination speeches, I am appalled at the STUPIDITY from GOOPers

Number 10 vote for Speaker coming up...

What if Kevin said "Vote for me or I will get 6 Dems to vote for me, and then give you nothing"

How many memes...?

OK! We are now well started into 2023! I am still looking for hosts for photo contests!

Is there a live feed?

'He's surrendered': Axelrod on Kevin McCarthy's concessions - CNN

Need some help here. I can't get C-SPAN right now.

racist harasser identified as James Pellegine, the fat one armed surfer

Top 10 Conservative Idiots Best Of #24: Best Of Conspiracy Corner Edition

Several Republicans might be missing votes in the next few days

The current state of the US Republican House

Phnom Penh Cambodia walking street tour 2021

I don't get it. They are taking these votes back to back

MI-SEN: Dan Kildee takes himself out of speculation.

Where's CSPAN's vote count graphic?

Congressclown 🤡 Dan Bishop (NC) admonishing Democrats without rebuttal

How many Republicans would it take to vote present

McCarthy loses 10th vote

10th Time NOT the charm....Kevin loses #10

In hindsight the close House elections

Extra Bonus Tweet of the Day

164 years of progress wiped out by 1 McCarthy and 20 insurrectionists

WELCOME TO BORACAY! People Waching Sunset On The Beach - Philippines Walk Tour

0 for 10

Kevin Eleven?

Putin orders weekend truce in Ukraine; Kyiv won't take part

Israel's New Far-Right Gov't Entrenches Apartheid System with US Support

To honor Klutzy Kevin's historic 10th ballot loss, I hereby nominate Weird Al Yankovic for Speaker

McCarthy: 10 Time Loser

Newt Gingrich Rages As The Republican Party Collapses

Can the Idaho murders get any crazier?

As soon as the next McCarthy nominating speech is over the chair

Bonnie Raitt, 1989, Three time loser

Isn't it written that one definition of insanity

Boebert and Butthead

McCarthy has one option

Are the 20 or so GOP radical extremist holdouts really working on a Constitutional crisis?

First Jayapal Has A Tete To Tete With Gaetz

Kevin's theme song

"Let us uncover the room..." said John from Toledo.

Top U.S. & World Headlines -- January 5, 2023

No vote from Santos?

Looks like Donalds is loosing votes.

It is NOT a good idea to fly without wearing a mask

I have a French press for coffee for the first time in a decade. It is

Motorcycle Roadtrip in Taiwan - Taipei to Taipei

Florida's education system is vastly underperforming

Sunset, southern MD

I think Donalds is troubled by losing support.

When (if) this is all over, I'm going to miss CSPAN's free camera-work

"Did we win?"

A few years ago, i was lucky to travel to Moorea Tahiti...

after 10- straight losses

More later. LOVE seeing little ones beside their elders!

This is just a continuation of 1/6. They want to burn it all down. Traitors.

'Shameful': Democrats sound alarm over 'creepy' dark-money super PAC deal to help McCarthy win

Sen. Bob Casey Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Lauren Boebert STUNS Sean Hannity With Her Lunacy - TYT Investigates

McCarthy has no self respect

DOJ's inaction allows Donald Trump to AGAIN victimize GA election workers Shaye Moss & Ruby Freeman

New rumor:

'Disgusted': Ginni Thomas Unloads On Kevin McCarthy In Joint Letter

Looks like we are in the Spinal Tap round now.

Reuters: A possible deal is forming that can get McCarthy 10-12 votes

Insiders' View of the January 6th Committee's Social Media Investigation

Loser Kevin #NerdAvengers The Mary Trump Show Politicon 54.5K subscribers Subscribe

Round 11: McCarthy and Hern nominated again. Gaetz nominated Trump. Donalds not nominated.

Why the Ukrainian forces will win.

Jesus Christ just make the nomination

Just tuning in now, has there been any change in the Donald's vote?

The Idaho Supreme Court voted 3-2 to uphold the state abortion bans and reject all legal challenges

Fla. surgeon general used 'flawed' vaccine science, faculty peers say

The Idaho Supreme Court voted 3-2 to uphold the state abortion bans and reject all legal challenges

Michael Moore is on Ari now n/t

What if a few of repubs voted for Jeffries the next round?

Gaetz just nominated Trump for speaker

Fuck you, Buckethead Gaetz

Gaetz nominating Trump.

are u serious Gaetz

The House speaker election is so embarrassing (for you)

Just for comparison about critical condition,

Wrongful death suit filed against TFG (for Officer Brian Sicknick)

So Trump is 0 for how many for his endorsements?

"He tried to overthrow our government" can be heard in the background during Gaetz' speech:

You're all right

Clamarous Reed Warbler hunting insect

Donalds not nominated for Round 11!

The Real Ron DeSantis wannabee US President 2024. Chilling!! Florida Governor

Trump Calls MAGA EMBARRASSMENT in Congress a 'VICTORY' in New Posts - Meidas Touch

Family of Brian Sicknick just sued TFG for wrongful death and violation of civil rights

Micheal Moore said something on MSNBC that I've been privately thinking since November.

The Repubs are rushing to vote for TFG.

GOP divide leaves House without speaker for third day as McCarthy again falls shor - PBS NewsHour

11 time loser

Exploring the threats to democracy that remain two years after Jan. 6 - PBS NewsHour

No votes for the orange con

Santos will be Going Down

MI-SEN: Email from Elissa Slotkin.

Trump Sued by Estate of Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Jan. 6 Attack

Won't it be glorious if someone nominates DeSantis and Trump, and Trump beats DeSantis?

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