Posted on 01/08/2023 7:44:24 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
Former President Trump is taking a victory lap following Speaker Kevin McCarthy‘s (R-Calif.) win after 15 rounds of voting.
“The Fake News Media was, believe it or not, very gracious in their reporting that I greatly helped Kevin McCarthy attain the position of Speaker of the House,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.
“Thank you, I did our Country a big favor!”
Although there was talk of Trump’s weakened political clout after Republicans opposed to McCarthy’s Speakership bid ignored the former president’s urging to back him, reports throughout the days-long voting process showed that Trump may have successfully swayed some of McCarthy’s GOP detractors
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You have it precisely backwards.
“Supporting McCarthy will come back to haunt Trump and his supporters.”
I have a feeling it might be curtains for MTG after the last two weeks.
“The 20 Flames of Freedom won us many wins.”
I pray you’re right. They are great on paper, but they aren’t “a thing” unless/until they’re voted on and are passed. I’m holding my breath.
I think some Rep. chick said she wouldn’t vote on some Rules yesterday.
“Should he have thrown his support behind the rebels?”
1000% yes. They are more MAGA than he is at this point, and were doing the right thing.
“except stick his nose in where it didn’t belong.”
Even worse, he became a bully, ordering Reps to “do this”, “don’t do that”, “back off”, etc.
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