Posted on 12/26/2022 4:03:37 PM PST by RandFan
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has yet to secure enough GOP votes to win the speaker’s gavel when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, prompting some Republican lawmakers to start eyeing his deputy, Steve Scalise, as a last-minute substitute.
Supporters say that Mr. Scalise, 57, has all the right traits to win the job.
Mr. Scalise said he has no intention of running for speaker and “supports Kevin McCarthy” for the position, his spokeswoman told The Washington Times.
House Republican lawmakers are nevertheless warning the Louisiana Republican to be prepared to step in if Mr. McCarthy cannot secure a simple majority when lawmakers in both parties vote for House speaker on the opening day of the 118th Congress, which is just days away.
Mr. Scalise could “definitely” step into the void if Mr. McCarthy comes up short, a GOP aide to a McCarthy opponent told The Times.
Another Republican source said: “If Kevin doesn’t get it, Scalise gets it easily.”
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I think it will be Scalise but he won't run while McCarthy is around.
Same as McCarthy. Justa different name. He’s such a retard he didn’t even turn into a fighter when they damned near killed him with an AK-47.
he’s a weak sister...
Maybe McCarthy will need to take one for the team.
Scalise already has a position he’s satisfied with...and he’s made it pretty clear....he’s not interested in being speaker.
A pointless, not thought out feel good gesture to satisfy an impulsive base but not change a thing.
Paul Ryan 2.0.
Great trade on lame brain, for another !
I hat Republitards needs is a hardcore game no prisoners type conservative!!
But they ot the stupid party for nothing! They appoint a
Libtard RINO
Is the “e” on my keyboard not work😳🤣
Should make it Jim Jordan.
Scalise will turn it around!
Said no one ever.
Scalise has already said he will step in if things don’t work out for McCarthy. He’s Establishment and is trying to block Biggs.
McCarthy had his chance but let the Dems walk all over him. Time for the Mc’s to be replaced; McCarthy, McConnell and McDaniel.
Don’t believe it. If McCarthy fails, RINOs will install Nancy Pelosi. She gets things done that RINOs and Dems love like spending OUR money.
Don’t believe the MTG fearmongering. Won’t happen.
Has anyone “counted” the votes for Scalise? What if he can’t get over the top?
Actually it was an SKS but you know, same difference.
Other than that your point is right on, Scalise is nothing special.
If they’re just looking for Republicans who have few enemies, Elise Stefanik would be better. My own congress critter Kevin Hern would be better. Many others too, no doubt.
This week sometime would be a good time for Kevin to quietly take a seat on the back row.
Chip Roy.
Scalise is a panty waist.
Ah, the Free Republic Purity Test. Scalise is doomed. It is harder for anyone to pass the Purity Test than it is for Michael Moore to pass through the eye of a needle (or to pass up a Golden Corral).
Couldn’t be much worse than McCarthy, though he still will be weak, I’m sure.
Stefanik has that same crazy eyes expression as Michele Bachmann. She would implode within days if elected speaker.
Who is Michelle Bachman?
And you know that Elise is that weak, stupid and prone to hysteria.
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