[Stosh]

If *all* the Democrats vote “present”, that would just about guarantee Boehner’s re-election.

[Jane Long]

More info on this tactic, here....

Rep. Louie Gohmert Announces Run for Speaker of the House
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3243384/posts

....There is false information being floated that any Republican candidates in addition to the current Speaker will split the vote and give the Speaker’s gavel to Congresswoman Pelosi. This is nothing but a scare tactic to keep the current regime in power.

As long as Republicans vote for an adult American citizen for Speaker, no Democrat can win. Only if 59 Republicans voted “Present” would there be a chance for a Democrat to win.

To win the Speaker’s race, an adult American citizen has to get a clear majority of all Members of Congress on the House floor voting for an eligible person. Voting “Present” simply reduces the number of votes required to win a majority. If no one wins a majority on the first ballot, then we go to a second vote, then a third, until someone gets a majority.....

[Cheerio]

If *all* the Democrats vote “present”, that would just about guarantee Boehner’s re-election.

And is there any wonder why America gives the Congress such low approval rankings?? The District of Corruption should be burned to the ground and a new one established in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, or Nebraska. Make all congresscritters vote over the internet from their home district and only travel to the District for emergencies.