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House conservatives warm to McCarthy as Speaker
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| September 25, 2015
| Scott Wong
Posted on 09/25/2015 8:48:06 AM PDT by Biggirl
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To: Resolute Conservative
I could ive with Louie Gohmert in that role, for sure.
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posted on
09/25/2015 3:14:03 PM PDT
by
NFHale
(The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
To: chris37
I don’t think so. We’ll agree to disagree, as I don’t argue with allies.
Dems fit your description much more so, though.
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posted on
09/25/2015 3:14:48 PM PDT
by
NFHale
(The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
To: mrsmith
The Speaker is selected by the whole House. To be elected as Speaker, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of all votes cast for individuals, i.e. excluding those who abstain. If no candidate wins such a majority, then the roll call is repeated until a Speaker is elected.
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posted on
09/25/2015 5:05:44 PM PDT
by
kabar
To: NFHale
Top conservative marks. Jordan chaired the Republican Study Committee during the 112th Congress. During the 114th Congress, Jordan helped found the House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservatives working to "support open, accountable and limited government, the Constitution and the rule of law, and policies that promote the liberty, safety and prosperity of all Americans." He currently serves as the group's first chairman.
He is a tough, aggressive leader. Jordan was a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion. In the 1985 NCAA championship match, Jordan defeated future two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion John Smith.
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posted on
09/25/2015 5:09:24 PM PDT
by
kabar
To: kabar
If that were so then Boehner would be a very happy Speaker indeed!
But of course It isn’t, the Speaker’s role in his caucus is dominant.
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posted on
09/25/2015 5:51:51 PM PDT
by
mrsmith
(Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
To: 4rcane
Until I took a look at his record grade, I had NO KNOWLEDGE of this Rep. He is a political reject.
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posted on
09/25/2015 6:09:55 PM PDT
by
Biggirl
("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
To: All
Hopefully a much better speaker will emerge from this mess. Have a good and blessed weekend!
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posted on
09/25/2015 6:14:58 PM PDT
by
Biggirl
("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
To: mrsmith
It is the case. You must get the majority of votes in the entire House minus abstentions. Boehner would have needed some Democrats to help him remain Speaker. 25 Reps voted against him last time, but he still had the majority of votes. This time, it was projected he wouldn't have enough Reps to get the majority of the 435 votes minus abstentions. Some Dems would have had to help him.
Yes, the Speaker is dominant in his caucus due to his position. But first, he must get enough votes to be Speaker.
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posted on
09/25/2015 7:32:26 PM PDT
by
kabar
To: Uncle Miltie
Absolutely NO!!
McCarthy is Boner heavy!!
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posted on
09/25/2015 7:33:49 PM PDT
by
Osage Orange
(Obama practices "religion" in the mirror.)
To: kabar
Boehner had the Dem votes/abstentions. Case closed.
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posted on
09/25/2015 7:40:47 PM PDT
by
mrsmith
(Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
To: Biggirl
May as well be a dim..........
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posted on
09/25/2015 7:47:07 PM PDT
by
Osage Orange
(Obama practices "religion" in the mirror.)
To: mrsmith
Boehner is resigning from Congress at the end of October. Case closed.
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posted on
09/25/2015 9:11:51 PM PDT
by
kabar
To: Uncle Miltie
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posted on
09/25/2015 10:23:49 PM PDT
by
TBP
(Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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