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Matt Gaetz Votes for Donald Trump as Speaker of the House
Breitbart ^ | 01/05/2023 | HANNAH BLEAU

Posted on 01/05/2023 11:05:04 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Thursday voted for former President Donald Trump as Speaker of the House.

The vote came during the seventh round of voting in the contentious speakership battle, which is currently in its third day:

My vote for Speaker of the House today?

Donald John Trump. pic.twitter.com/ajFdcHVPM5

— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) January 5, 2023

Gaetz stands as one of the several Republican holdouts refusing to unite behind Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Speaker of the House, initially forcing a second vote earlier this week — an occurrence the country has not seen in 100 years. In a Tuesday letter to the Architect of the Capitol, Gaetz inquired as to why McCarthy occupied the Speaker’s office, despite not having that position:

The Speaker of the House Office in the Capitol is currently being occupied by Kevin McCarthy.

Kevin McCarthy is not the Speaker of the House. He lost 3 consecutive votes today.

I’m demanding answers from the Architect of the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/AIZ8bFks6W

— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) January 4, 2023

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To: ChicagoConservative27

Was there a mushroom cloud over the capitol?


21 posted on 01/05/2023 11:22:13 AM PST by bray (My book, The Republic of Texas explains everything )
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To: Deo volente

If Morning Mika ,Chris Tingles Matthews , and the rest of the liberal press are upset how is it a bad thing?
9 posted on 1/5/2023, 11:10:21 AM by freefdny

“What’s wrong with 30 days of no speaker and no legislation? By”: Pepsionice

Edited by Gramp Dave: “What’s wrong with 180~365 days of no speaker and no legislation?”


22 posted on 01/05/2023 11:23:11 AM PST by Grampa Dave ((Truth is hate speech to those, who hate the truth!) (clintonh8r))
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To: ChicagoConservative27

The speakership is no joke, Unlike Gaetz.


23 posted on 01/05/2023 11:25:26 AM PST by Reno89519 (DeSantis or Anyone But Trump in 2024. Time for Trump to Retire, Spend Time With His Family.)
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To: Mr. K

This is not a waste of time. I am loving every minute of it.

Only RINOS and liberals and the media are upset.

Thanks for posting this reality!


24 posted on 01/05/2023 11:25:45 AM PST by Grampa Dave ((Truth is hate speech to those, who hate the truth!) (clintonh8r))
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To: Mr. K; ChicagoConservative27

I agree.

You could just as easily argue it’s McCarthy who is wasting time.

Either he should make the necessary concessions to win over the additional 16 votes he needs - or step aside.


25 posted on 01/05/2023 11:27:53 AM PST by enumerated ( )
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To: freefdny

Exactly. If Morning Mika ,Chris Tingles Matthews , and the rest of the liberal press are upset how is it a bad thing?


26 posted on 01/05/2023 11:28:42 AM PST by Grampa Dave ((Truth is hate speech to those, who hate the truth!) (clintonh8r))
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To: Guenevere
Why not Trump?….

Because Trump doesn't want to be Speaker and is pushing hard for McCarthy.

There are serious alternatives to McCarthy. Why isn't Gaetz nominating any of them? Why this clown show?
27 posted on 01/05/2023 11:29:23 AM PST by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: Irenic

“What about Jim DeMint?”

He would be perfect.


28 posted on 01/05/2023 11:31:06 AM PST by DEPcom (Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules)
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To: Deo volente

If the House is suspended for two years it might be one of the best things to ever happen, and might lift the Republic off life support and get it breathing on its own again.

Apparently, if the house is suspended for 2 years, so is the
Sinate.


29 posted on 01/05/2023 11:31:34 AM PST by Grampa Dave ((Truth is hate speech to those, who hate the truth!) (clintonh8r))
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I vote for Hannity/s/

Let not your heart be troubled.

FUSH...


30 posted on 01/05/2023 11:33:52 AM PST by Kevin in California (EP)
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To: Guenevere

NOT against the law.


31 posted on 01/05/2023 11:34:21 AM PST by ridesthemiles
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To: ChicagoConservative27

You’re funny!


32 posted on 01/05/2023 11:34:46 AM PST by vivenne
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To: DEPcom

I think he would snatch up that purse and get to work mending all the holes in it.

I could be wrong but I judged him to be honest and he seems a man of his word.

He couldn’t be worse.


33 posted on 01/05/2023 11:34:56 AM PST by Irenic
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To: ChicagoConservative27
"Who was that person, Mr. Gaetz? That's right. Donald J. Trump"


34 posted on 01/05/2023 11:35:05 AM PST by Regulator (It's fraud, Jim)
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To: Grampa Dave

Bingo....we have a winner.

Post of the day


35 posted on 01/05/2023 11:35:15 AM PST by Kevin in California (EP)
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To: Guenevere

It jumps a lot of people in the Presidential line of succession..


36 posted on 01/05/2023 11:35:24 AM PST by delchiante
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To: z3n

I can’t see Trump wanting the job

/\

Well, I tend to agree.

No one likes cleaning up a clogged crapper.

But I beleive if asked, he would

And the job would be done

Biggly.


37 posted on 01/05/2023 11:35:34 AM PST by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran )
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To: Grampa Dave
Apparently, if the house is suspended for 2 years, so is the Sinate.

Talk about positive unintended consequences.

38 posted on 01/05/2023 11:36:29 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Mr. K
I'm definitely having some fun with this.

It's nice to see what happens with at least some in the GOP get a backbone and refuse to do the expected - go with the status quo - the same old, same old tired routine.

39 posted on 01/05/2023 11:36:39 AM PST by SamAdams76 (4,777,271 | Truth Social | 87,821,414 | Twitter | Trump Followers)
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To: z3n

I agree...he’s the man in charge...not used to have to coddle muppets.


40 posted on 01/05/2023 11:37:43 AM PST by Aria
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