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Kelly, Gallego confront Speaker Johnson outside his office
The Hill ^ | 10/08/25 1:59 PM ET | by Emily Brooks

Posted on 10/08/2025 1:50:26 PM PDT by RandFan

Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) got in a confrontation Wednesday with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) after they staged a surprise press gaggle outside his office to highlight their health care demands and his delay in swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.).

“The guy who works in this office right here is keeping all of his Republican colleagues and his caucus on an extended summer vacation. He will not come back to negotiate with us. We are ready,” Kelly told reporters outside Johnson’s office, referring to Democrats wanting commitments on health care measures as a condition of voting to reopen the government.

Gallego dug in on Johnson not swearing in Grijalva, who would be the final signature needed on a discharge petition to force a vote on a bill to release files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gallego accused the Speaker of wanting to “cover up for pedophiles on the Epstein list.”

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Conspiracy
KEYWORDS: ar15kelly; fukelly; lyingsackofcrapkelly

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Very nice... Well done Mr. Speaker. I think he's useless, Freepers... 🤦‍♂️
1 posted on 10/08/2025 1:50:26 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

Speaker Johnson already got his part done.
They should make a scene outside Schumers office instead.


2 posted on 10/08/2025 1:54:33 PM PDT by shelterguy
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To: RandFan

Both AZ senators are shitbag lefties.


3 posted on 10/08/2025 2:03:53 PM PDT by Quentin Quarantino
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To: RandFan

Johnson has been a pleasant surprise.


4 posted on 10/08/2025 2:04:06 PM PDT by HIDEK6 (God bless Donald Trump)
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To: RandFan
Gallego dug in on Johnson not swearing in Grijalva, who would be the final signature needed on a discharge petition to force a vote on a bill to release files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gallego accused the Speaker of wanting to “cover up for pedophiles on the Epstein list.”

Gallego should be careful - press gaggles are not privileged speech, and if any single person is named on the flight logs that never participated in pedo behavio decides to sue, they can tag him for every penny he's worth.

5 posted on 10/08/2025 2:07:55 PM PDT by MortMan (Charter member of AAAAA - American Association Against Alliteration Abuse)
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To: RandFan

Upon seeing who it was, should have said he didn’t have time for a dog & pony show, turned around, and returned to his office.


6 posted on 10/08/2025 2:08:06 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: Quentin Quarantino

No need to insult shitbag lefties.


7 posted on 10/08/2025 2:13:24 PM PDT by allblues (God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat but Satan is definitely a Democrat)
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To: shelterguy

Oh look, another unhinged leftist. I wonder who they’re going to kill today.


8 posted on 10/08/2025 2:15:28 PM PDT by mikelets456
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To: RandFan

Another useless, tedious Democrat photo-op to make it look like they are actually doing something besides obstructing the government.


9 posted on 10/08/2025 2:19:21 PM PDT by Antoninus (Republicans are all honorable men.)
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To: Quentin Quarantino

well in all fairness, neither of them really represent AZ, kelly claims to and gallego represents sonora MX


10 posted on 10/08/2025 2:26:10 PM PDT by Jeff Vader
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To: RandFan

Hi RandFan -

First rule of negotiating for negotiators, Never bargain against yourself. SOTH made his offer that passed the HOR. The Democrats counter continues to be defeated in the Senate. It gets less votes than the approval of the House CR. At this point, as I see the status of negotiating, which I don’t think is an accurate description, is that the Senate must tender a validly authorized counter, or accept what is on the table. SOTH would be stupid to cave in and start changing the passed CR. Even if PDJT says that he is open to negotiating. It is not about a negotiation - it is about passing a CR that moved the ball forward. If the lawfully passed CR in the Senate is different than the House, then there could be a negotiation.

Frankly, I am sad if workers do not get back pay, but that is the risk of working for an employer that is tight on funds. In private life, workers get first fruits of the bankrupt company. Let them abandon their dalliance of working for Uncle Sam knowing that the continued funding is always in doubt.

Gwjack

P.S. Written by a Master Negotiator in the Karras School.


11 posted on 10/08/2025 2:27:30 PM PDT by gwjack (May God give America His richest blessings.)
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To: Quentin Quarantino

Waste of O2.


12 posted on 10/08/2025 2:28:27 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: Quentin Quarantino

Both the feckless Kelly and Gallego are Senators thanks to the illegal vote count from Maricopa County.


13 posted on 10/08/2025 2:34:30 PM PDT by Bookshelf
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To: RandFan
Who let the Senators into the House side of the Capitol building?

-PJ

14 posted on 10/08/2025 2:35:22 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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So a somewhat new tactic, interview with cameras to a real discussion. The senators don't want to discuss the issues just throw out accusation and lie followed by more of the same.

This will result in a physical altercation.

15 posted on 10/08/2025 2:36:14 PM PDT by Jolla (I am Charlie.)
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To: HIDEK6

In what sense? Delaying this Dem swear in and dragging Epstein on and on is stupid


16 posted on 10/08/2025 2:42:14 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: HIDEK6
He's a smart guy....Constitutional Lawyer...He speaks in a down to earth manner, mostly off the cuff. I love when he is done speaking...he walks away...and simply ignores the media.

He's doing a super job.

17 posted on 10/08/2025 2:54:43 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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How much cr** on Epstein do you think you're going to get. Everything is long gone.

There is already so much available, it'll keep you busy for a year.

AND..he's dead...

18 posted on 10/08/2025 2:58:25 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: RandFan

“”Epstein on and on is stupid””

Yup.


19 posted on 10/08/2025 3:19:46 PM PDT by shelterguy
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To: RandFan

See #17


20 posted on 10/08/2025 3:56:09 PM PDT by HIDEK6 (God bless Donald Trump)
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