Posted on 01/06/2015 10:44:55 PM PST by Rufus2007
Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX) said that “people that were right there ready to go ended up deciding not to vote with us” in his campaign to unseat John Boehner (R-OH) as House Speaker on Tuesday’s “Sean Hannity Show.”
“We had enough votes but people that were right there ready to go ended up deciding not to vote with us,” he stated.
Although, he told Hannity that some representatives were “blown away” by the number of constituents lobbying their representatives to vote against Boehner and that some of Boehner’s allies “really scared they didn’t have the votes” and that some representatives told him they were able to get promises for action in exchange for voting for Boehner.
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The votes were dropping off even during the count. About a quarter of the way through, the “other” votes mathematically were headed to 39 then gradually they became less frequent.
Not one dime’s worth of difference. The Gelded Old Pansies have Whigged out.
“...some representatives told him they were able to get promises for action in exchange for voting for Boehner.”
Well! Take those promises to the bank!!! Boehner always keeps his promises! You made a shrewd political move there! Votes for for promises, it works every time!
Be sure and let us know, now that you’ve paid your vote, when those promises are kept! LOLOL you idiots! Just look how much your promises to Louie were worth.
AND used to be known as 'influence peddling'.
There is always someone willing to sell our birthright for a mass of pottage. May those weasels and cowards be rewarded as they so richly deserve.
http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1997/07/21/time/gingrich.html
97 coup attempt
The Speaker was bolstered by the failed coup, albeit temporarily. House Republicans of all stripes say they’re tired of the warfare. But dissatisfaction with Newt remains high, and a survivalist strategy won’t satisfy his ego for long. Which is why Gingrich himself may be searching for a way to quit
Tell us who the traitors are. We’ll be more than happy to take care of them.
Bttt
Ewww, too gross, even for me, and I can't cleanse my mind's eye.
If I wouldn't get a lifetime ban, I'd photoshop that image, but not only would FR ban me, the SS would visit my home and want to know how I got in the WH to take the pix.
Didn’t I also hear that two opposition Reps had already had their committee seats taken away - Rules?
Naw... they're just politicians.
And guess who the mastermind of the Coup was? JOHN BOEHNER! He was the one pushing the crap along with Bill Paxon then Congressman from NY {whom Boehner was going to push as Speaker of The House} along with DeLay and Armey being involved.
Time for a GOP opposition minority to block GOP legislation. It takes a coalition of about 30 votes to prevent the GOP from doing anything. Its time.
“We had enough votes”
but not enough money
I am sure the Faggot in Chief waxes....
Like Levin said, on last nights show...Boehner fights those within his own party much nastier than he’s ever *fought* 0bama.
Time for a GOP opposition minority to block GOP legislation. It takes a coalition of about 30 votes to prevent the GOP from doing anything. Its time.
Okay....who do you suppose will sign up for this? We couldn’t even get 29 lousy bums to vote against Cheeto.
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