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To: neverdem

Be careful what you wish for. The other choice would be SanFran Nan.


15 posted on 12/06/2012 4:03:05 AM PST by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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To: redgolum
Be careful what you wish for. The other choice would be SanFran Nan.

Apparently not, actually. The House rules require that the Speaker gain a majority of votes cast -- if no one gains a majority, the position is vacant until someone can get the necessary votes. In theory, 16 GOP abstentions (or vote for other than Boner or Pelosi) would be enough to deny a majority.

17 posted on 12/06/2012 4:35:42 AM PST by kevkrom (If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs...)
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