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McCarthy set to fail on eighth ballot as speaker chaos continues into third day
Washington Examiner ^ | January 5, 2023 | Juliegrace Brufke

Posted on 01/05/2023 11:41:54 AM PST by Navy Patriot

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is poised to fall short of the support needed to become speaker on the eighth ballot, with a group of 20 conservatives continuing to push back on the California Republican on the third day of votes on the floor.

His detractors have said they will continue to vote against him unless he makes additional concessions for rules changes.

Florida Rep. Brian Mast (R) nominated McCarthy, while former House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) nominated Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) on the floor. Although the 20 holdouts had lined up behind Donalds on multiple rounds, Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Josh Brecheen (R-OK) voted for Kevin Hern, the chairman of the Republican Study Committee. Gaetz voted for former President Donald Trump, as he had on the seventh ballot.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: eighth; seventh
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To: cdcdawg

Well, Crenshaw called the 19 "terrorists" already. So we are getting close to that laughable point in time!


61 posted on 01/05/2023 12:10:03 PM PST by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: Parmy

For the good of the Republican Party and America the cheese-eating, surrender monkey McCarthy needs to withdraw his candidacy and step aside.


62 posted on 01/05/2023 12:10:26 PM PST by WMarshal (Neocons and leftards are the same species of vicious rat)
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To: pepsi_junkie
The Media are as much Shills as McCarthy.

You're right, it's not chaos, it's a show.

63 posted on 01/05/2023 12:10:37 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: so_real

Yep.

Uniparty has plans and don’t want them thwarted.

They think they rule by divine right.


64 posted on 01/05/2023 12:10:48 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: so_real

The morning Fox show, Kilmead called them “Insurrectionists”....What a POS.


65 posted on 01/05/2023 12:12:18 PM PST by RasterMaster ("Towering genius disdains a beaten path." - Abraham Lincoln)
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To: Parmy
INMO. This is the best thing that ever happened in the House. Normally, they all roll over and let the feckless, leadership have their way with them

Exactly - hopefully some same similar things can happen in the Senate.
66 posted on 01/05/2023 12:12:35 PM PST by RushingWater (Thank God for no more mean tweets, it's worth 20% inflation. )
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To: cymbeline

You are right the group “is getting concessions.”

And they appear, and I’ve seen some Reps say, that the concessions are very good. If the news hits the constituents of the 20, maybe they will be getting some phone calls.


67 posted on 01/05/2023 12:12:47 PM PST by Maris Crane
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To: Roadrunner383

I’m gonna remain neutral on that, but I’m glad you put it out there.


68 posted on 01/05/2023 12:14:42 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: HamiltonJay

Nicely Done!


69 posted on 01/05/2023 12:15:41 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Navy Patriot

If any ten Republican congresscritters either don’t show up for a vote or vote present then the democrat will become Speaker.


70 posted on 01/05/2023 12:17:58 PM PST by Bubba_Leroy (Dementia Joe is Not My President)
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To: ifinnegan
It’s procedure.

Agree, it is.

71 posted on 01/05/2023 12:18:09 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Navy Patriot

Kevin McCarthy needs to stay failed.


72 posted on 01/05/2023 12:19:18 PM PST by gitmo (If your theology doesn't become your biography, what good is it?)
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To: RasterMaster

That's a shame; I generally like Kilmead. But, oh well. I like the Republic more.


73 posted on 01/05/2023 12:20:21 PM PST by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: ifinnegan


Note the “chaos” description. That is psychological manipulation.

exactly right

if the deep state script isn't followed, it's labeled chaos


74 posted on 01/05/2023 12:20:25 PM PST by 867V309 (Lock Her Up)
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To: GulliverSwift

ABC News Radio is appologizing for McCarthy every news break. Total propaganda operation against a Republicans having a different Speaker.


75 posted on 01/05/2023 12:27:32 PM PST by The_Media_never_lie (Remember August 8!)
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To: Navy Patriot

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”

Except when it comes to voting and then it’s fraud.


76 posted on 01/05/2023 12:30:39 PM PST by mikey_hates_everything
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To: 867V309

“If the deep state script isn’t followed, it’s labeled chaos “

Yes yes yes and yes.

This is one of the most important things to know.


77 posted on 01/05/2023 12:36:12 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Navy Patriot
The fact that 198 Republicans are holding fast for McCarthy tells you all you need to know about the swamp.

It's deep and has a powerful invisible visible whirlpool taking anything and everything within its influence, down to the depths.

~ HOLD THE LINE! ~

78 posted on 01/05/2023 12:37:29 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: freepersup
The fact that 198 Republicans are holding fast for McCarthy tells you all you need to know about the ...

swamp.

Yep.

79 posted on 01/05/2023 12:44:33 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: M. Thatcher

Sure they would. Look how much attention this is garnering for the clown show. Look how enthralled everybody is. It’s reality TV. Soon your average republican will be begging for McCarthy, just so they don’t have to watch him die another day. Plus the 10% will have big time cred with maga folks, by doing nothing but stamping their feet.


80 posted on 01/05/2023 12:46:32 PM PST by M_Continuum
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