Posted on 05/14/2021 7:33:18 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
House Republicans voted to put Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) in the number-three role in caucus leadership, after Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) was ousted from leadership for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Stefanik’s bid for Conference Chair was endorsed by Trump, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and GOP Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), in addition to other rank-and-file lawmakers. From the ultra-conservative wing of the party, Stefanik received criticism for a “liberal” voting record. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) launched a challenge to Stefanik, arguing that her record is not conservative enough and that there should not be an expedited “coronation” process to replace Cheney.
Stefanik won the support of the caucus with 134 votes in a secret ballot process that occurred with little delay on Friday morning.
The newly-elected House GOP Chair said that the American people are witnessing an "economic crisis, a border crisis, an energy crisis, and a national security crisis due to Far-Left radical policies," and vowed that House Republicans will push back on President Biden's agenda.
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I don’t need to put no lipstick on Elise. She is hot already and a million times better than Liz Cheney or Chip Roy.
This looks like more of a win for Kevin McCarthy than it is for conservatives. Cheney was not doing her job in the #3 spot with her fixation on Trump and now McCarthy gets someone into the number #3 spot who is more liberal than Cheney.
I don’t think it’s a good thing, I just think it’s funny. We got rid of a conservative who dislikes Trump, and got a liberal who likes Trump.
Whatever you think about the switch it tells you about the cult of personality.
Liz Cheney is no conservative.
Actually she needs to head straight to hell.
So what is CNN’s reaction?
I am okay with her vote against the trump tax cut because of the SALT deduction issue.
She voted against Trump most of the time. It’s all I need to know
So that's your sole criteria for who to support? Cup size?
If Elise Stefanik gives the finger to the base and our political positions, she can be removed... it’s happened before... (like yesterday...)
Bash her all u want
She’s very steadfast Team Trump
I’ll ride with that
Nevertrumpers here can ride with Liz and Mitt and Beck
It was to get pro Trump people in leadership
And she is
She’s proven herself that way under withering fire from folks in leftist and neocon ranks
As I predicted, they replaced one rino with another, while eschewing any conservative.
“Blah, Blah Blah”, said the rino.
Republicans don’t seem to have the stomach for strong action.
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As prerequisite for assuming office all erstwhile Republicans must have both their spines and stomachs surgically removed in order not to upset their betters in the Democrat party.
Seem to me that was sarcasm ...
That will be a good litmus test.
Bullsh#t. Liz Cheney is no more conservative than all the other prominent politicians tied to the Bush family.
A 78% ACU voting record in Wyoming for a Republican is about as bad it gets.
Another secret vote, wow, these republicans are really brave.
What else will they do in secret?
I have come to believe that the Trump was maybe just part of a “Long Con”. If he is happy about this then it further erodes my trust in him.
I’ve had that thought on occasion, mostly as a ‘what if’ thought.
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