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House elects Johnson as speaker as Republicans rally

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posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 02:22 PM
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Rep. Mike Johnson was elected by the House to become the next speaker as Republicans rallied behind their fourth nominee to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Johnson could afford only a handful of defections from his fellow Republicans in the chamber-wide vote, but unlike prior candidates, there were no defections to his candidacy from his party.

He won 220 votes, needing around 217 to become speaker.

Democrats meanwhile continued to vote for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He picked up 209 votes from his fellow Democrats.


The house finally found a guy they all didn't hate at the same time. The last few weeks have resembled a monkey fcuking a football. The GOP leadership was hell bent to show everyone just how dysfunctional they are. It's sad that it took this long, but at least it's done. For now. But they need to get rid of the stupid rule that allowed this goat rope to happen in the first place.

Way to go I suppose.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 02:27 PM
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Yay.

They did the most absolute basic function of their job.....




No to keep them from sending more money overseas!
edit on 25-10-2023 by wAnchorofCarp because: (no reason given)



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:07 PM
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Hi networkdude, and good to see you here.
And yay! Finally someone who probably isn’t bought and paid for by the GS Empire. I’m actually surprised it happened, since the RINOS seemed ready to throw the race.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:12 PM
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First, realize this: PLENTY of congressional representatives have investments in the MIC and are looking for this ~105 Billion to make good on those investments. Mike Johnson has stated that he stands with Israel, as Israel is "our greatest ally".


Expect the funding to go through because that is all that matters right now, and going forward, you will see practically all the legislation pass because "the war" will make it necessary.

Enjoy!




posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:23 PM
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a reply to: networkdude

From what I'm hearing it's been McCarthy sabotaging the votes over the last few weeks in an attempt to get himself back in the speaker's chair.

Glad to see they put an America First patriot in.

We'll have to wait and see how he does, but it's promising at least.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:27 PM
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a reply to: VariedcodeSole

Not paying any attention to an accused nonce.

At least until such time as due process has been done.

Innocent until proven guilty and stuff.

Is he a total twat?

Maybe, maybe not.




posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:32 PM
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In the end it's probably going to hurt them. Expect ads to start being played in at risk districts calling out the Rep for voting for someone that is anti-abortion, anti-same sex marriage, and an election denier as Speaker.

Johnson may not have the name recognition as Jordan but he's just as much an extremist.

With the Dems having control of the Senate and White House he can't do much to achieve his theocratic goals, so he'll be just as ineffective as McCarthy while making the GOP look worse for electing an extremist.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:34 PM
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originally posted by: Threadbarer
In the end it's probably going to hurt them. Expect ads to start being played in at risk districts calling out the Rep for voting for someone that is anti-abortion, anti-same sex marriage, and an election denier as Speaker.

Johnson may not have the name recognition as Jordan but he's just as much an extremist.

With the Dems having control of the Senate and White House he can't do much to achieve his theocratic goals, so he'll be just as ineffective as McCarthy while making the GOP look worse for electing an extremist.


Those ads could get them all elected!



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:44 PM
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originally posted by: Threadbarer
In the end it's probably going to hurt them. Expect ads to start being played in at risk districts calling out the Rep for voting for someone that is anti-abortion, anti-same sex marriage, and an election denier as Speaker.

Johnson may not have the name recognition as Jordan but he's just as much an extremist.

With the Dems having control of the Senate and White House he can't do much to achieve his theocratic goals, so he'll be just as ineffective as McCarthy while making the GOP look worse for electing an extremist.


I already like him. You don't have to try to sell me on him.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:49 PM
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a reply to: SweetGrapes

Really? People in moderate districts are going to support people that voted in person that espouses extremist policies?

What world do you live in where nationwide abortion and same-sex marriage bans are popular?



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:50 PM
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Of course you like him. You're a fascist.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:50 PM
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a reply to: networkdude

Is he another PauL Ryan clone? I should probably should read up on him.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:52 PM
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Pretty funny coming from Xcaliber254, the site's resident antifa loving sh*tbird.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:55 PM
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I like him because I'm an Anti-Communist.

Cry harder commie POS.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:56 PM
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democrats seemed real nervous after they saw republicans stick together. they had trouble swallowing as their plans may be down the drain now.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 03:59 PM
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originally posted by: Threadbarer
Really? People in moderate districts are going to support people that voted in person that espouses extremist policies?

What world do you live in where nationwide abortion and same-sex marriage bans are popular?


He is pretty religious extreme right, so not sure what their goal is. He is what they call a back seater, and so until he was selected people would say Johnson who?



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 04:01 PM
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Im an atheist, and i would always take the side of a Christian conservative on social issues, every time.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 04:07 PM
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originally posted by: InspectorE7

Im an atheist, and i would always take the side of a Christian conservative on social issues, every time.


It's going to get interesting as he is also MAGA country defending Trump and being a big supporter that there was election fraud.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 04:08 PM
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I do love chaos.



posted on Oct, 25 2023 @ 04:14 PM
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a reply to: networkdude

Now, we need biden/harris both impeached. Get a Republican back in there.



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