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.
McCarthy will win this war.
Hey Matt! Can I get you more matches?
Four words...
Drug test and
Brain scan.
So win win for Gatez. Either McCarthy is gone or the ethics charges against him when the report on him comes out look like retaliation. He can’t lose here.
I suspect the Dems will vote with Gatez. What a golden opportunity for them to shut down the US House for months
If he does, America loses.
Here we go again…
I stand with Matt Gaetz.
Whether the vote is there or not, it is absolutely time to start firing some warning shots across the bow.
I’m rooting for Gaetz. I hope he prevails.
McCarthy is another version of Boehner and Ryan. The worst of the worst.
“If he does, America loses.”
Support the New World Order much?
Hoping to get a position as a Kapo when the dust clears?
Couldn't have said it better myself.
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McCarthy has given Joe every single thing he wants.
If you think that’s the way, you’re crazy.
He did it on the Debt Limit and the most recent fake negotiations.
Republican Leadership: Mitch, Lindsey, and Kevin.
They will spend us into a societal crash.
Matt Gaetz is a POS
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You’re absolutely right.
We’ve seen this Movie and it doesn’t end well.
Like Obama, McCarthy is about fooling Voters. It’s time for a new party.
if this shuts down the house, it’s a win situation for us, as they do nothing but assist Bidet on destroying the country. No laws/funding/proclamations are better than bad ones.
Yep, Ol’ Yellowstain redux. All that’s missing is the spray-on tan.
Generally speaking, I think republicans should stick together she he shouldn’t cause this problem.
BUT when I heard Gaetz explain it, they had a deal, McCarthy broke it, and he was told this would happen if he did that.
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Have you seen McCarthy’s boyfriend?
Your words apply to McCarthy.
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