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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: With John Boehner Gone Republicans Need A New Speaker, Here Are Some Suggestions [View all]Bucky
(55,334 posts)32. For the record, the Constitution does not require the Speaker to be a sitting House member
and agree with the poster above... Simmons might actually do a pretty decent job, given his experience in managing his businesses and doing PR for Kiss. Of course his personality might make a few Teapers' heads explode. But imagine how happy AIPAC would be if an Israeli-American became 3rd in line to the Presidency.
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Pic Of The Moment: With John Boehner Gone Republicans Need A New Speaker, Here Are Some Suggestions [View all]
EarlG
Sep 2015
OP
Oh god could you imagine a battle on the Senate floor between Meatloaf and Gary Busey?
Initech
Sep 2015
#8
Kinda pathetic that he's gotta fake up some BS tantrum just to maintain his "celeb" status
Bucky
Sep 2015
#30
If they are really interested in destroying the gunmint, these are some good leaders.
erronis
Sep 2015
#11
+1. He's a real horror, saw him last year on a Fox clip saying Obama et al are coming for
appalachiablue
Sep 2015
#14
But can we afford that much black hair dye? Have to get a loan from Eric Cantor maybe.
appalachiablue
Sep 2015
#37