Posted on 10/02/2023 6:24:18 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
Congressman Matt Gaetz (MAGA-FL) has followed through with his stated opposition to Kevin McCarthy after the passage of a blank check 45-day continuing resolution supported by Democrats.
Taking to the House floor today, Representative Gates filed his official motion to vacate the chair. WATCH:
WASHINGTON DC – Kevin McCarthy is officially facing the test that’s plagued his entire speakership: conservatives forcing a vote to oust him.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Monday night filed a formal motion to eject the speaker, a maneuver last attempted in 1910 and never successfully completed. The House must act by Wednesday on the matter — and while McCarthy may yet survive depending on how Democrats vote, even a failed challenge to his speakership weakens him going forward.
It’s far from clear that Gaetz has the votes to depose McCarthy, as the Floridian himself acknowledged to reporters after making his move. Only three colleagues, Reps. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Bob Good (R-Va.), are openly supportive of his effort. But a handful of other House Republicans frustrated with the speaker are seen as persuadable on the matter of his future.
Among those potential GOP swing votes: Reps. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and Dan Bishop (R-N.C.).
“I have enough Republicans where at this point next week one of two things will happen: Kevin McCarthy won’t be the speaker of the House or he’ll be the speaker of the House serving at the pleasure of Democrats,” Gaetz said, referring to the near-certain likelihood that Democratic votes will be required in order to keep McCarthy’s hold on the top gavel.
“I’ve made peace with either result,” Gaetz added. (read more)
We all need to let our congressional representatives know whether we support or do not support the motion.
Man... These NWO psyops operators are starting to stand out like sore thumbs lately. Old accounts with brand new usernames we haven’t seen. Something is starting to smell bad about this.
Someone please start making a list on these Gaetz threads... If we don’t already know the Establishmentarians among us, this will be the definitive topic to separate them from the people who really would like to see an honest Federal government
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Remove John Boehner!
Remove John Boehner!
Remove John Boehner!
“I’m rooting for Gaetz.”
Me too.
Why is he asking for donations?
Can Trump become Speaker?
No kidding. Some can spot them a mile away while others jump on the psychops bandwagon.
If he gets enough votes, I guess. Too many rinos though.
These NWO psyops operators are starting to stand out like sore thumbs lately. Old accounts with brand new usernames we haven’t seen.
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The usual narrative control cubicle cartel must have ran out of doughnuts
and the honchos had to bring in some scabs.
Jmho.
I applaud Matt Gates but there very few people that could get the required 218 votes to replace McCarthy. Its an ongoing problem.
Lest anyone forget, Matt Gaetz fought hard for his preferred GOP nominee in 2016 - Jeb Bush!
Actually I don’t care what happens. Seems like the war is over and the Deep State won, everything is now fake; a farce. The HOR as lost control of the budget process and oversight is joke because the Deep State is to entrenched. Congress has no power, responsibility or purpose anymore. I just pray Trump is re-elected for a third time.
Matt Gaetz is a great American.
Good. At least making the attempt.
Yup
Lindsey Graham saying that means it needs to be so. That really explains a lot, in a gay sort of way.
I’m rooting for him too. Remember when he held his vote for McCarthy? He did that for a reason ya know.
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