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.
I doubt it. McCarthy gives the Democrats what they want.
I believe the Democrats will vote to keep McCarthy. Not all of them. Only the needed number will be whipped to do so.
“ Can Trump become Speaker?”
Sure.
All he needs are 218 votes.
He doesn’t have 5
McCarthy may win the battle, but lose the war. He will need the RATS to support him and that will turn many conservatives against him.
Who has the votes to become Speaker? Tom Emmer?
I certainly hope so.
Matt has changed. He is going the way of DeSantis 2.0
I don’t believe my eyes.
I, and many others, predicted the Fall of DeSantis.
In plain words:
Ya gotta know when to hold ‘em
Know when to fold ‘em...................
So let me get this straight, Matt Gaetz (a Floridian) fought hard for another (Floridian- Ex-Governor) as his preferred GOP nominee in 2016.
As a former New Yorker (left in 1977-78) living in the People's Republic Of Washington ever since, who supported a former New Yorker TRUMP-2016 (Go-TRUMP-2024) I'm shocked, I tell ya, just shocked as all get out. Rolling my eye's, hand to face slap, shaking my head in disbelief.
YUP!
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst!
For Sure. McCarthy is a bought and paid for lying Clown.
I hope the vote for a New Speaker goes on for years.
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