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Kevin McCarthy Defeated in Effort to Quash GOP Dissidents: Live Analysis
WSJ ^ | 10/3/23 | staff

Posted on 10/03/2023 12:00:57 PM PDT by CFW

Edited on 10/03/2023 12:13:48 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Kevin McCarthy failed in an initial vote to block an effort to oust him by Rep. Matt Gaetz, putting his position as House speaker in peril.

Gaetz’s "motion to vacate" the speakership will now head for an official vote.

To prevail, McCarthy or his foes will need a majority of those voting, not just Republicans. Typically Republicans can lose no more than four GOP votes on party-line votes when all members are present. Democratic leaders recommended Tuesday that colleagues vote against saving McCarthy.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: california; congress; gaetz; house; kevinmccarthy; mccarthy; paleolibs; patrickmchenry
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To: tennmountainman

“LOL. I bet McCarthy is packing his stuff in his “Former Speaker” Office
as we type.”

He’s experiencing karma. I’m experiencing schadenfreude.


201 posted on 10/03/2023 1:57:58 PM PDT by Mr. N. Wolfe
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To: CFW
Over the past few decades we have “compromised” away our country.

It seems the GOP leadership always worked over their own caucus harder than they worked the Democrats.

I'd prefer to see the Democrats scream with rage like they did when Roe was overturned. That's how you beat those guys.

202 posted on 10/03/2023 1:59:16 PM PDT by Repealthe17thAmendment
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To: hcmama; Jane Long

Go take your meds. LOL


203 posted on 10/03/2023 2:02:16 PM PDT by tennmountainman (FUJB)
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To: janetjanet998; hcmama

Kevin McCarthy has been removed from Speaker of the House on a 216-210 vote


Hard core DS FR plants have a really bad sad.


204 posted on 10/03/2023 2:03:24 PM PDT by Jane Long (What we were told was a conspiracy theory in ‘20 is now fact. Land of the sheep, home of the knaves)
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To: tennmountainman

I hope we get a new speaker with some backbone and a strong voice. McCarthy was so wimpy in his speech. Of course I do not want it to be a Democrat.


205 posted on 10/03/2023 2:04:14 PM PDT by Freee-dame
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To: Repealthe17thAmendment

Everyone of those RINOS so outraged over McCarthy being removed as speaker, has campaigned (many repeatedly) on conservative issues and made promises that if elected (or re-elected) their major goals would be cutting spending, closing the borders, supporting the Constitution, and doing something about our educational system. That’s just a few of the items they have promised us time and time again.

What has been accomplished on either of those items? Other than more spending, an open border, a government that openly violates our Constitutional rights, and students graduating from high school while being unable to read or write? The only time we made progress on ANY of those issues was when Trump was President. And the GOP fought him every step of the way.


206 posted on 10/03/2023 2:05:00 PM PDT by CFW (I will not comply!)
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To: Mr. N. Wolfe

All he had to do was keep his promises to his GOP Conference.
That’s all.


207 posted on 10/03/2023 2:05:09 PM PDT by tennmountainman (FUJB)
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To: CFW

I want to see Demorats and MSM heads explode. Nominate Trump! Do it!


208 posted on 10/03/2023 2:06:31 PM PDT by Babsig
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To: Freee-dame

I’ll take someone who keeps his promises to his Conference.


209 posted on 10/03/2023 2:09:05 PM PDT by tennmountainman (FUJB)
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To: central_va

No, unlike some bumpkin that has been sitting in a turnip bin for the last forty years, I built and ran companies. I’ve hire a staff and figured out how to get them paid.

You…spout crap like it’s 1977 and things are going to be A-OK because,,,,well because you want them to be.

You act like this stuff is some TV show. Yeah, you just voted someone off the island. But you have no clue who is coming up behind them.

What makes me laugh at fools like you is that you scream about how they should do this or that…without understand what has been passed and blocked in the Senate.

So, go back in the corn bin and bring some lube. You are gonna love the next couple of days.


210 posted on 10/03/2023 2:09:51 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Reily

McCarthy did not keep his word. He is out as he should be. He has no one to blame but himself.


211 posted on 10/03/2023 2:10:16 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: Vermont Lt

You RINOS took a hit below the water line today. I’ll give you that.


212 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:56 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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" Democratic leaders recommended Tuesday that
colleagues vote against saving McCarthy."

What? You mean the Democrats were only pretending
to like McCarthy? LOL!

213 posted on 10/03/2023 2:16:31 PM PDT by StormEye
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To: MtnClimber

Not a McCarthy fan by any means, but I hope there’s a plan! There should be replacements ready to hit the ground running. If there isn’t. This is division in the face of the enemy and more a tantrum than strategy.


214 posted on 10/03/2023 2:18:43 PM PDT by Reily (!!)
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To: central_va
"Some really good conversations took place last night, and it’s now time for all of our GREAT Republican House Members to VOTE FOR KEVIN, CLOSE THE DEAL, TAKE THE VICTORY, & WATCH CRAZY NANCY PELOSI FLY BACK HOME TO A VERY BROKEN CALIFORNIA,THE ONLY SPEAKER IN U.S. HISTORY TO HAVE LOST THE “HOUSE” TWICE! REPUBLICANS, DO NOT TURN A GREAT TRIUMPH INTO A GIANT & EMBARRASSING DEFEAT. IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE, YOU DESERVE IT. Kevin McCarthy will do a good job, and maybe even a GREAT JOB - JUST WATCH!"

-Donald J Trump, "Truth Social", January 04, 2023 7:39 AM

215 posted on 10/03/2023 2:19:41 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: CharlesWayneCT

Winning? Winning what? We haven’t won chit in a very long time and you’re gonna blame Gaetz? This thing was broken well before he was even born. He has the balls to actually do something instead of sticking his head in the pig slop with the rest of them. Winning… guess what. I think the winning starts today.


216 posted on 10/03/2023 2:23:11 PM PDT by Mathews (I have faith Malachi is right!!! Any day now...)
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To: CharlesWayneCT

The republicans voting to save him are only doing so to keep the money he fundraises flowing into their coffers, or they just don’t know any better, or they’re just plain lazy.


217 posted on 10/03/2023 2:26:02 PM PDT by Mathews (I have faith Malachi is right!!! Any day now...)
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To: Vermont Lt

Spoken like a TRUE REPUBLICAN!!!


218 posted on 10/03/2023 2:28:35 PM PDT by Mathews (I have faith Malachi is right!!! Any day now...)
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To: Vermont Lt
This is a tyranny of 10-15 people over the rest of the government.

Goodness! Tyranny you say? Why, I see a boxcar with your name on it now.

219 posted on 10/03/2023 2:29:17 PM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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To: Mathews

BRAVO, I have been watching this BS for DECADES and I look at my country today it nauseates me GO MATT!! NO MORE of the same BS!!! LOOK AT YOUR COUNTRY, Trump had control of ALL 3 branches AND our side LIED and stabbed him in the back at EVERY TURN!! GO MATT!!!


220 posted on 10/03/2023 2:39:38 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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