Jorden looses the second vote

a reply to: Threadbare

Oh, 'unnamed person close to the matter said'

Somebody made it up.... probably the person I heard it from.

a reply to: CoyoteAngels

Let's see how things play out today. The prediction is that there will be 13-15 more votes against Jordan in the next round.

a reply to: Threadbare

YOUR prediction is.

Im not predicting. I know who the republican voters in CA around me want. Jordan.

a reply to: CoyoteAngels

It's not my prediction. It's what the media is being told by their sources saying this is all a plan to humiliate Jordan.

a reply to: Threadbare

yet you nor they have a named source.... typical


There were 15 vote rounds for McCathy. Why is anyone predicting anything yet?

This temporary speaker thing.... is that person 3rd in line to POTUS right now? Why are dems pushing to keep the current arrangement in place? Wouldnt that be unconstitutional?

a reply to: CoyoteAngels

McHenry is not in the line of succession. As the Speaker's chair is officially vacant, the person in line after Kamala is the Senate president pro tempore Patty Murray.

originally posted by: Threadbare
a reply to: carewemust

Or they actually want a functioning government. Something that will not happen under Jordan.

The US House has either been on vacation or on strike 85% of the time since July 24th. All is well. Important things still get done.

a reply to: Threadbare

no wonder team donk and friends think its a good solution

Word out of DC this morning is that Jordan will announce there will not be a third round of voting today and instead he is going to support empowering McHenry with temporary authority. Jordan will remain the Speaker designee, which will allow him to call a vote for Speaker at any time.

Jordan knows he doesn't have the votes and is losing support every round. He's hoping this temporary measure will give him time to shore up additional support before going to another vote.

originally posted by: Threadbare
Word out of DC this morning is that Jordan will announce there will not be a third round of voting today and instead he is going to support empowering McHenry with temporary authority. Jordan will remain the Speaker designee, which will allow him to call a vote for Speaker at any time.

Jordan knows he doesn't have the votes and is losing support every round. He's hoping this temporary measure will give him time to shore up additional support before going to another vote.

Some seem to forget/ignore we are a Democratic Republic -- not a dictatorship.

I, for one, am getting really tired of it.

We need a functional government "hands across the aisle".

Jordan is throwing in the towel and the guy with the bow tie is going to be the speaker until next December 31st 2024.

Since they're only in session 119 days a year...so what.

As long as investigations of the Biden crime family continue, which they have been, and will continue to do.

a reply to: CoyoteAngelsYou do not come across as a victim to me CA, so why would I call you one? The victim issue I was speaking of is a cloak that can be worn by people who seek to excuse their own inability to function to the degree they believe themselves to be entitled. From what I have read of your post here, this does not appear to be you,

a reply to: carewemust

I cannot see why this would not get at least a modicum of bipartisan support.

a reply to: TerryMcGuire

Jordan's base on the far Right are apparently furious. Less than 24 hours ago he had them campaigning against this plan and telling them he would never go along with it.

a reply to: Threadbare

So, what do you think? Might they just turn on him and continue with their tantrums or play along with him shooting for a long game.

originally posted by: TerryMcGuire
a reply to: carewemust

I cannot see why this would not get at least a modicum of bipartisan support.

McHenry will age 20 years over the next 3 months.

He will be receiving everything, from suitcases of money, to super bowl tickets, to fish wrapped in newspapers.

originally posted by: Annee

originally posted by: Threadbare
Word out of DC this morning is that Jordan will announce there will not be a third round of voting today and instead he is going to support empowering McHenry with temporary authority. Jordan will remain the Speaker designee, which will allow him to call a vote for Speaker at any time.

Jordan knows he doesn't have the votes and is losing support every round. He's hoping this temporary measure will give him time to shore up additional support before going to another vote.

Some seem to forget/ignore we are a Democratic Republic -- not a dictatorship.

I, for one, am getting really tired of it.

We need a functional government "hands across the aisle".

How do you work with ppl that called us nazi terrorists for the last 7 years?

a reply to: TerryMcGuire

I don't see Jordan ever being able to rally the support needed. My best guess is that by the time McHenry's two months is up, the GOP will realize the easiest option for them is to just make it permanent and officially vote him in as Speaker.

By the way, in case anyone is wondering how things are going in the GOP's conference, McCarthy just screamed at Gaetz to sit down when tried to go up to the microphone while Bost reportedly lunged at him.

originally posted by: PurpleFox

originally posted by: Annee

originally posted by: Threadbare
Word out of DC this morning is that Jordan will announce there will not be a third round of voting today and instead he is going to support empowering McHenry with temporary authority. Jordan will remain the Speaker designee, which will allow him to call a vote for Speaker at any time.

Jordan knows he doesn't have the votes and is losing support every round. He's hoping this temporary measure will give him time to shore up additional support before going to another vote.

Some seem to forget/ignore we are a Democratic Republic -- not a dictatorship.

I, for one, am getting really tired of it.

We need a functional government "hands across the aisle".

How do you work with ppl that called us nazi terrorists for the last 7 years?

Or burn effigies of monkey’s for our first black president.

Stash your ego — a Democratic Republic needs to represent all citizens.

Whoever is finally elected needs to “reach across the aisle”.

a reply to: Threadbare
so much fun huh? Many here like to point to the Biden world as clown world, but clearly this is a three ring circus with the clowns in the staring role.