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Kevin McCarthy will be the most constrained Speaker in a long time
FR ^ | Jan 6 | RF

Posted on 01/06/2023 8:08:34 PM PST by RandFan

Just thinking about it if the rumors are true about the concessions (and they better be in writing) then Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be the most constrained and hobbled Speaker in a long time.

Think about it.

The motion to vacate has been restored so if they (conservatives) want to ditch him in future they can call a vote.

Regular order has been restored (it seems) so no more 4,000 page bills released in the dead of night written by lobbyists.

A Church committee under the auspices of Jim Jordan's Judiciary committee.

The ability to defund agencies and salaries (Holman rule).

These are important wins I feel.

The votes on legislation we all know are a joke.

However, Speaker McCarthy has been significantly weakened and constrained and I think this was a fight worth having even if I'm disappointed that he gets the job.

Thoughts?


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To: RckyRaCoCo

Agree.

Back to grifting, as usual, in a matter of days/weeks.

All on the backs of We the Taxpayer.


41 posted on 01/06/2023 9:09:09 PM PST by Jane Long (What we were told was a “conspiracy theory” in 2020 is now fact. 🙏🏻 Ps 33:12 of day. )
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To: Revel

We have to see what the details and what hold-outs got in the end but I feel there’s a few wins there, don’t you?


42 posted on 01/06/2023 9:10:42 PM PST by RandFan
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To: Responsibility2nd

I have heard that the “concessions” are a “framework.” They are not written in stone.

Are we going to see any true change in the House in the next 2 years?

Perhaps some investigations...

Don’t forget, they ceded the financial constraints to dems via Omnibus bill.


43 posted on 01/06/2023 9:15:30 PM PST by Freedom56v2
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To: RandFan

They vote on these rules AFTER Speaker is elected.


44 posted on 01/06/2023 9:19:23 PM PST by Freedom56v2
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To: Freedom56v2

I hope he doesn’t betray them


45 posted on 01/06/2023 9:22:48 PM PST by RandFan
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To: Freedom56v2; All

Can someone update / ping if you find out the details of what they got?

All we have is what The Hill are saying and that’s not 100% reliable is it...


46 posted on 01/06/2023 9:37:41 PM PST by RandFan
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To: Jane Long

47 posted on 01/06/2023 9:51:16 PM PST by 4Liberty (Kamala’s relatives owned slaves.)
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To: House Atreides

None of this will make it past the rules vote ... suckers.


48 posted on 01/06/2023 10:04:20 PM PST by SecondAmendment (This just proves my latest theory ... LEFTISTS RUIN EVERYTHING !!!)
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To: DesertRhino

Yeah you don’t ever believe them after that.


49 posted on 01/06/2023 10:12:15 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: RandFan

McCafhy will never get anything done except what he is paid to do by special interests.


50 posted on 01/06/2023 11:33:08 PM PST by chopperk
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To: RandFan

Constrained?

He’s gop left and Republicans don’t know how to fight against left Lawlessness


51 posted on 01/07/2023 12:47:56 AM PST by frnewsjunkie
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To: Responsibility2nd

“”I recall how Reagan handled himself shortly into his first term as he tried to follow through on his economic agenda and tax reform. When questioned by a reporter about whether he was abandoning his principles and campaign promises, Reagan replied, “There are some people who would have you stand on principle that if you don’t get all that you’ve asked for from the legislature, you jump off the cliff with the flag flying. I have always figured that half a loaf is better than none and I know that in the democratic process, you’re not always going to get what you want.””

The Freedom Caucus got the concessions they asked for with the exception of replacing McCarthy. I consider that a half a loaf. Now they just have to ensure that McCarthy follows through with his commitments. If not, now you can call for a non-confidence vote.


52 posted on 01/07/2023 4:46:36 AM PST by EQAndyBuzz (At this point I would rather have the illegals here than the liberals.)
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To: RandFan

He’ll probably “recuse” himself today or perhaps he’ll just “resign”.


53 posted on 01/07/2023 5:54:21 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Hey Amerika! The whole world is watching and laughing their asses off. )
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To: RandFan

We still have two problems to overcome

The Speaker is the Gatekeeper, and decides what goes to the floor for debate and vote.

People will always find a way to corrupt a Politician. Folks sat McCarthy is a super star fundraiser. The funders expect a return from the Fundee (McCarthy) McCarthy, and other Politicians, sell their office and country.

It’s one thing for the local Car Dealer or McDonalds franchise owner to fund a Politician. It’s a completely different matter, and huge piles of money, when a Globalist company, or oil Sheik, buys your Speaker of the House


54 posted on 01/07/2023 6:04:29 AM PST by Steven Tyler
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To: DesertRhino

Agreed, power of the purse is all they have.
I hoped for a Speaker that will block the debt ceiling increase, effectively blocking the spending bill.

Seems they sit on their thumbs, then panic sets in, gotta raise the ceiling!
No ceiling is fine, Government is too big, live within your means, lower Citizen tax burden


55 posted on 01/07/2023 6:09:01 AM PST by Steven Tyler
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To: RandFan

Who cares if the concessions are in writing? He’s a politician. That’s the most hilarious part about all this. Politicians demanding other politicians make promises, and then believing them!! BWAHAHAHAHA


56 posted on 01/07/2023 6:10:49 AM PST by discostu (like a dog being shown a card trick)
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To: RandFan

Schiff and the Democrats can’t understand why anybody would vote to weaken their Emperor. Power-worshippers like them never will understand the reason.


57 posted on 01/07/2023 7:05:27 AM PST by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: Destroyer Sailor; RandFan

I agree, also. But the real work is done in the committees and I think there is hope for action there.


58 posted on 01/07/2023 7:08:11 AM PST by glennaro (Never give up ... never give in ... never surrender ... and enjoy every minute of doing so.)
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To: RandFan

If “constrained” = wimpiness, then it’s true.


59 posted on 01/07/2023 7:10:02 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (Stupid is supposed to hurt.)
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To: RandFan

On War Room, Mike Davis said that now Kevin is Gaetz’ bitch. (He didn’t say “bitch”; I can recall the exact word.)

And, since Trump whipped the votes for KM, I guess Kevin now is Trump’s bitch, too. That could come in real handy when PDJT wins in 2024 (hopefully).


60 posted on 01/07/2023 7:43:03 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (Stupid is supposed to hurt.)
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