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1StrongBlackMan

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4. So, Redstate's solution ...

Reply to Segami (Original post)

Thu Dec 6, 2012, 11:45 AM

Dec 2012

The House rules demand that a Speaker receive a majority—218 votes—to be elected speaker. If no nominee for speaker receives 218, the House remains speakerless—as it did during parts of the Civil War.

Is for the House to have a Minority Leader and no Majority Leader? Uhmmm, Erick ... who will negotiate this "fiscal cliff/debt ceiling" thing, in the short run, and introduce legislation, and ... you know ... conduct the House's business, over the next two years? Yeah, that'll go over well with the electorate!

I think these teaparty nuts are really deep, deep, deep-cover Democratic operatives, working to ensure Democratic rule in all three branches of government.

BTW, who will introduce President Obama for the SOTU Address?

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TOP CONSERVATIVE BLOG: Fire John Boehner [View all] Segami Dec 2012 OP

that would be interesting, but i have to say i like boehner as speaker unblock Dec 2012 #1

OTOH, having them publicly demonstrate an inability to choose a Speaker.... lastlib Dec 2012 #3

Yeah, you guys focus on that. Barack_America Dec 2012 #2

So, Redstate's solution ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #4

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