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JohnnyRingo

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4. If he fails he will be politically neutered.

Reply to vlyons (Original post)

Sun Oct 1, 2023, 10:29 AM

Oct 2023

I don't know if he realizes that attempting such a power move risks any political capital he currently holds in the House. If he fails he will be determined to be a paper tiger and no longer a valid player.

It's why we have the expression "If you go after the King, you better not miss".

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It would be so funny if Gaetz motion to vacate the chair flops big time [View all] vlyons Oct 2023 OP

it's going to azureblue Oct 2023 #1

and then there comes that moment when Gaetz et al realize that they ain't as powerful vlyons Oct 2023 #5

Perhaps he'll actually get punched out this time? Zambero Oct 2023 #2

Biggs will be reelected. QED Oct 2023 #3

If he fails he will be politically neutered. JohnnyRingo Oct 2023 #4

We all need to get the votes out LiberalFighter Oct 2023 #6