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jaxexpat

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88. I have an idea for a litmus test on this issue.

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Thu Oct 26, 2023, 07:34 AM

Oct 2023

Do they use the passive-aggressive term "Democrat Party". If they do, you know what they are.

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To all the DU members saying Democrats need to cut a deal and vote for a Republican for Speaker: NOPE [View all] ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 OP

This goes beyond all that Calculating Oct 2023 #1

What makes you think there are not ways BootinUp Oct 2023 #3

Well if the US Constitution can't make them do the right thing what can? ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #7

We already know that some of them would not vote for Jordan. BootinUp Oct 2023 #12

They can't actually do anything unless the republicans bring a vote to the floor and Bev54 Oct 2023 #50

Yes I realized that a bit ago. BootinUp Oct 2023 #51

Filthy rich people Mr.Bill Oct 2023 #29

Only ONE solution inthewind21 Oct 2023 #80

But if it fails.... The Grand Illuminist Oct 2023 #87

This is correct. Won't be too long before the powers that be, gop senators, lobbyists, bankers, and wiggs Oct 2023 #13

Republicans can't even get their own nutballs to not block MILITARY promotions! ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #15

Golly then We should totally sell out our principles and let the Republicans fuck us if that's the case ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #9

Simple Calculating Oct 2023 #18

Please tell me the good Republican Democrats should vote for. Name a name ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #21

Well, until a few minutes ago, Emmer MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #31

WHA???? PlutosHeart Oct 2023 #43

bahahahaha hahaahahaha ahahahahahahah!!!! edisdead Oct 2023 #44

He was just the best the repuglikns could do...... lastlib Oct 2023 #49

You are adorable ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #56

you can disagree without MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #89

Nope. Eom MontanaMama Oct 2023 #65

lol stonecutter357 Oct 2023 #85

Actually more house republicans support aide to Ukraine that not PortTack Oct 2023 #22

we just need a Speaker who hasn't declared to keepl money from Ukraine MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #30

I Think That You Are Right CitizenZero Oct 2023 #55

Most Republicans support aid to Ukraine even in the House but MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #32

republicans don't have a speaker barbtries Oct 2023 #16

a Democratic speaker isn't going to happen MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #33

Suggesting Jordan as speaker MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2023 #38

But it's up to the GQP... Happy Hoosier Oct 2023 #23

House MAGAts have already said MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2023 #34

With all respect... OldBaldy1701E Oct 2023 #37

All it takes is a hint of weakness from the USA Calculating Oct 2023 #42

The bad actors to whom you refer are all in the GOP House. They & their "theoreticians" Hekate Oct 2023 #58

Ok fine, five Republicans can vote for Jeffries. Voltaire2 Oct 2023 #71

Not only NOPE but hell Fucking NO! Autumn Oct 2023 #2

This is their doing. They are responsible Deuxcents Oct 2023 #4

Well Said! Aepps22 Oct 2023 #5

It's gotta be Emmer or Austin Smith, the other one who voted to confirm the EC votes for Biden. brush Oct 2023 #6

Emmer dropped out Rebl2 Oct 2023 #17

Yup MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2023 #40

This can't go on much longer. madaboutharry Oct 2023 #8

Depends on the deal.... TheRealNorth Oct 2023 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author SharonClark Oct 2023 #11

Just show me a speaker that will reach across the aisle. HelpImSurrounded Oct 2023 #14

"should" left the barn a long time ago MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #39

It is their clusterfuck dalton99a Oct 2023 #19

They'll turn back to McCarthy before the Govt Shutdown deadline maxsolomon Oct 2023 #20

They clearly subscribe to the underpants gnomes political strategy Mad_Machine76 Oct 2023 #63

Very serious discussion, but ggma Oct 2023 #68

Underpants gnomes. LOL Ray Bruns Oct 2023 #72

Republicans have gone the full Allahu Akbar flying the jet into the Capitol. Efilroft Sul Oct 2023 #24

K&R Emile Oct 2023 #25

They are all lockstep with the coup at this point. Grant them nothing except a fair trial. Evolve Dammit Oct 2023 #26

100% NCWilm Oct 2023 #27

I have no idea why some Democrats run around blaming Democrats. yardwork Oct 2023 #28

I swanee, too! Oopsie Daisy Oct 2023 #35

Agree. It's not on us. We vote for Hakeem Jeffries only. onecaliberal Oct 2023 #41

Unity! ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #59

Kicking this for the reality-based community Hekate Oct 2023 #45

Nice rant but is it responsible? I will remind you the drop dead budget date is 11/17. flashman13 Oct 2023 #46

Explain to me how the minority party in the House is completely responsible for any of this shit? ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #60

If they Rs can choose someone that is not an election denier, then I'd say yes Lettuce Be Oct 2023 #47

Once they ousted Kinzinger, that was pretty much impossible Warpy Oct 2023 #48

I HAVEN'T read ANYTHING from ANYONE here SUGGESTING WE DO THAT. nt TeamProg Oct 2023 #52

I think you need to read more posts here then... ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #62

Not much support here for voting with Republicans for a GOP Speaker. nt TeamProg Oct 2023 #78

Democrats need to get out and control the message! Lunabell Oct 2023 #53

It's actually time for Republicans to cut a deal and vote for a Democrat for Speaker. Beartracks Oct 2023 #54

Yep, it's time for Republicans to come to us! Emile Oct 2023 #70

It's time the GOP makes a deal with Democrats sellitman Oct 2023 #57

THIS!!! NotVeryImportant Oct 2023 #61

Kevin McCarthy was a piece of shit, but he allowed 45 days government funding. D23MIURG23 Oct 2023 #64

and he broke his deal with Biden. Next! ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #66

Next will still be bad. D23MIURG23 Oct 2023 #82

I can't believe BlueMTexpat Oct 2023 #67

Many will suffer if our government shuts down Martin Eden Oct 2023 #69

They Already Have Aepps22 Oct 2023 #74

Then they need to MESSAGE the hell out of that offer Martin Eden Oct 2023 #76

+1. Please stop trying to help repugs fix their problems, let them squirm. Hotler Oct 2023 #73

K&R ck4829 Oct 2023 #75

I also believe that we Democrats need to think about the country and not just concentrating on Wonder Why Oct 2023 #77

I'd rather have a few Repubs vote for Jeffries SpankMe Oct 2023 #79

Members calling for a deal are being realists Army Brat Oct 2023 #81

No, they won't. There are at least 24 GOP who will not ever vote for anyone who is part of the Coup or advocated for it Ford_Prefect Oct 2023 #83

Johnson is going to be the next Speaker. Ace Rothstein Oct 2023 #84

I 'm heading to the store to buy head of lettuce. Ford_Prefect Oct 2023 #86

I have an idea for a litmus test on this issue. jaxexpat Oct 2023 #88