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3:15pm 2.1.23 The President hosts Speaker McCarthy for a meeting at the White House to discuss a range of issues
Factbase ^ | 1/1/23 | Official Schedule

Posted on 02/01/2023 8:00:13 AM PST by 1Old Pro

In the Oval Office, closed to the press. For the first time since becoming House speaker, California Republican Kevin McCarthy will meet Wednesday with President Biden to discuss, among other things, how to avoid a default on the U.S. debt.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: debtceiling
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McCarthy and Biden used to meet monthly when Biden was VP. They have built a relationship over years.

Will McCarthy pass his first test as Speaker and get substantive cuts?

1 posted on 02/01/2023 8:00:13 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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Who’ll be whispering the answers to McCarthy’s questions into Joe’s ear piece ?


2 posted on 02/01/2023 8:03:29 AM PST by BrexitBen
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Must be discussing McCarthy’s cut of the Big Guy’s 10%.


3 posted on 02/01/2023 8:03:47 AM PST by ProudDeplorable (Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty. ~ Ronald Reagan)
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1. Can’t be a very long meeting if it starts at 2 PM. Nap time for the Big Guy.
2. I wonder who will attend and speak on behalf of the President when he has to respond rationally.


4 posted on 02/01/2023 8:05:49 AM PST by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitur: ad ferre non, velit esse sine defensione)
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Whatever you want Branden.


5 posted on 02/01/2023 8:06:11 AM PST by spincaster
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yawn.

Enough talk already. The gloves are off. Tell Biteme if he wants a higher debt ceiling, he needs to cut a trillion dollars in spending. Then wait.


6 posted on 02/01/2023 8:07:46 AM PST by Jonny7797
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McCarthy has massive leverage.

McCarthy and the R’s may be the only that is able to save and prop up Biden at this point.. The Dems and the media are actively trying to kill him off.


7 posted on 02/01/2023 8:13:26 AM PST by uranium penguin
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Safe bet.


8 posted on 02/01/2023 8:17:09 AM PST by Howie66 (Let's Go Brandon!!)
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We will see if McCarthy holds a press conference following the meeting if this is serious or Kabuki.


9 posted on 02/01/2023 8:18:21 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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Will the real president be present, or will it just be the senile old dummy?


10 posted on 02/01/2023 8:18:31 AM PST by P-Marlowe (I got the <ΙΧΘΥΣ>< variant. Catch it. John 3:16)
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Who’ll be whispering the answers to McCarthy’s questions into Joe’s ear piece ?

He'll probably negotiate directly with Biden's handlers is my guess.

11 posted on 02/01/2023 8:19:00 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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He might say sorry I can’t come, this is taking away my cuddle time with my roomie Frank “bad rug” Luntz.


12 posted on 02/01/2023 8:19:43 AM PST by Blue Highway
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Will the real president be present, or will it just be the senile old dummy?

They'll just let Branden sit there as Klain negotiates.

13 posted on 02/01/2023 8:19:44 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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Still don’t trust McCarthy


14 posted on 02/01/2023 8:22:30 AM PST by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you. )
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Still don’t trust McCarthy

If nothing substantive comes from this then the Freedom Caucus should pull the plug on him.

15 posted on 02/01/2023 8:23:52 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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Plugs: “listen Kevin.. there’s a LOT of money in it for you if you just shut up and play ball…”.


16 posted on 02/01/2023 8:30:54 AM PST by joethedrummer (We can't vote our way out of this, folks..)
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Plugs: “listen Kevin.. there’s a LOT of money in it for you if you just shut up and play ball…”.

Like your pal Ryan did.

17 posted on 02/01/2023 8:38:30 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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Exactly true !
There will be the 'photo op' to demonstrate bipartisan cooperation,
and the work and negotiations will be through underlings.
It is all for show !

18 posted on 02/01/2023 9:19:37 AM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt
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This is a set up for the same kabuki theater we have seen from trumps same old leadership for the gope.
You know it’s kabuki when Manchin is being allowed some leash.


19 posted on 02/01/2023 9:38:57 AM PST by momincombatboots (QEphesians 6... who you are really at war with)
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Maybe McCarthy should be bring some Ice Cream.


20 posted on 02/01/2023 11:54:57 AM PST by Rappini (In hoc signo vinces)
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