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paleotn

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22. One can hope, but I doubt it.

Sun Oct 1, 2023, 12:17 PM

Oct 2023

Paxton proves Repukes cannot self police. Perhaps a shot across the bow in Gaetz's bid to oust McCarthy over the stopgap spending bill, but Gaetz isn't the only member of the nut caucus unhappy with McCarthy on that.

https://wapo.st/45cCHrw

Question is, what are the Dems going to do if McCarthy's speakership comes up for a vote? The nut caucus needs Dem votes to oust him. Repukes can't get a majority on their own as some, particularly those in vulnerable districts, will side with McCarthy, if only to keep a lid on the crazy before the 2024 elections. And remember, November will be here shortly and we're back to shutdown threat again. Do the Dems vote to oust so they can take advantage of the chaos that will cause in Republican ranks? Politically, the smart move in my mind, but might increase the risk of a November shutdown. Or do they side with McCarthy in hope of striking a deal to avoid a shutdown?

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House GOP members are seeking to quickly expel Gaetz over ethics report [View all] Saoirse9 Oct 2023 OP

Can we somehow throw in Menendez as part of that deal? Zambero Oct 2023 #1

Menendez is not in the House. He will be primaryed in any case and I believe a better Democrat will Demsrule86 Oct 2023 #8

They want to get rid of Gaetz Bettie Oct 2023 #2

I agree, Bettie. Gym Jordan is actually more dangerous, imho, than Gaetz. BComplex Oct 2023 #3

I don't think either one of them (Gaetz/Jordan) is a threat agingdem Oct 2023 #23

He's just being very disruptive right now Saoirse9 Oct 2023 #4

Yeah, they really are all that bad or worse! ananda Oct 2023 #18

They may be equally bad but he is so much more annoying because liberalla Oct 2023 #33

This ethics investigation dweller Oct 2023 #5

But Not Santos, Right? modrepub Oct 2023 #6

+ agree. n/t iluvtennis Oct 2023 #12

Complete moron without morals Johonny Oct 2023 #7

This. UTUSN Oct 2023 #11

he reminds me of Ramaswamy-- talks really fast and can sound like he knows what he's LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #17

Being smarter than Trump puts him in... dchill Oct 2023 #25

LOL!!! LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #35

So this is a continuation of the investigation that was dropped years ago? essaynnc Oct 2023 #9

Not a continuation, more of a reopening of the investigation Saoirse9 Oct 2023 #10

Sounds like a Trumpian amount of accusations underpants Oct 2023 #14

I like it republianmushroom Oct 2023 #13

Remove the smart guy portion & I agree with'em Pas-de-Calais Oct 2023 #15

That's what I thought. Repubs just have such a low bar on this stuff, I guess. RussellCattle Oct 2023 #16

Yeah, there's mostly bone, fat, and gristle behind that enormous forehead. LudwigPastorius Oct 2023 #20

Oh goody, the knives are out. I am ordering more popcorn. Special requests? niyad Oct 2023 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Texin Oct 2023 #21

One can hope, but I doubt it. paleotn Oct 2023 #22

Vote for McCarthy! True Blue American Oct 2023 #30

Dems will support McCarthy but will make him pony up duckworth969 Oct 2023 #31

Someone is not happy with Matt gaetz threatening kevy Fullduplexxx Oct 2023 #24

Yup. My guess is that it's Donald the Ducktator. wnylib Oct 2023 #28

'smart guy without morals' marmar Oct 2023 #26

So is "morals." wnylib Oct 2023 #29

I think a lot of the Republicans are good with working a little bit with Democrats ToxMarz Oct 2023 #27

McCarthy is speaker by a razor thin margin Warpy Oct 2023 #32

No appointments for House vacantcies. former9thward Oct 2023 #34

13 months out, there would be a special election Warpy Oct 2023 #36

Yes Please! Faux pas Oct 2023 #37