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Democrat eyes effort to protect Speaker Johnson in exchange for vote on Ukraine aid
WGHP-TV ^ | 2/21/24 | Mychael Schnell

Posted on 02/21/2024 1:42:51 PM PST by cotton1706

Acentrist Democrat is floating a proposal to shield Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from an internal GOP coup — if the Speaker agrees to move a stalled package of foreign aid.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) is circulating a resolution that would change House rules to make it more difficult for Republican hard-liners to oust Johnson from the top job. But he is making the measure contingent on the chamber holding a vote on legislation providing billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel and other overseas allies.

The potential rules change, which would require support from a majority of the chamber, arrives as the debate over foreign assistance — particularly Ukraine aid — heats up on Capitol Hill, where some conservatives are warning that they will try to remove Johnson’s gavel if he brings it to the floor for a vote.

Gottheimer’s resolution is designed to get the aid package to the floor as soon as possible by shielding Johnson from that threat. It is unclear, however, if the resolution would garner enough support in the chamber.

Under current House rules, a single lawmaker can launch the process of removing the Speaker — a condition adopted last year by then-Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), under pressure from conservatives, in his quest for the gavel.

That rule, however, ultimately led to McCarthy’s demise: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) triggered a vote on his ouster as Speaker in October, which was successful after seven Republicans and all Democrats joined him in toppling the GOP leader.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: elections; house; killkillkillforpeace; ukraine
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Getting Ukraine more funds is THE priority in the Congress.
1 posted on 02/21/2024 1:42:51 PM PST by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706

They care more about Ukrainians then Americans.


2 posted on 02/21/2024 1:48:32 PM PST by bray (You can tell who the Commies fear.)
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To: cotton1706

Where’s the help for the American people?!

Homelessness is rampant in all the blue cities and these treasonous retards want to fund the illegals and fund a war on behalf of a nation that has destroyed civil liberties, banned elections, imprisoned opposing political leadership, banned religions AND supports actual Nazis in order to “save Democracy?!”

This is BS and the DNC and these collaborating RINO globalists need to be expelled and sent to the Ukrainian front lines.


3 posted on 02/21/2024 1:51:16 PM PST by Skywise
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To: cotton1706

Hold the line!!! Not that anything like LAW or Congress will stop the bastards from fully funding their own pockets and robbing all future generations!


4 posted on 02/21/2024 1:51:28 PM PST by Dogbert41 (“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” -Matthew 5:9)
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To: cotton1706

Don’t do it...


5 posted on 02/21/2024 1:52:11 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.)
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To: cotton1706

The kickbacks are huge. As will be the donations from the contractors.


6 posted on 02/21/2024 1:52:24 PM PST by Regulator (It's fraud, Jim)
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To: Regulator

And so the compromises and the corruption of yet another Republican begins. This is how they all end up swamp creatures.

It is Eve biting into the apple all over again.


7 posted on 02/21/2024 1:54:01 PM PST by erkelly
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To: cotton1706

> Getting Ukraine more funds is THE priority in the Congress.

Grift above all!


8 posted on 02/21/2024 1:54:34 PM PST by glorgau
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To: cotton1706

A “centrist” Democrat? Oh sure, I saw one once, in a museum display!


9 posted on 02/21/2024 1:58:27 PM PST by jeffc (Resident of the free State of Florida)
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To: cotton1706

Sure Jan. You can be trusted not to be a back stabber. No deal Johnson. Stand Tall. Close the border.


10 posted on 02/21/2024 1:58:57 PM PST by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: bray

They don’t care about the Ukrainians on little bit. They care about money laundering, military industrial complex and destroying the sovereignty of the United States of America.


11 posted on 02/21/2024 1:59:17 PM PST by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: cotton1706
One must ask the all important question...

WHY? Is sending Ukraine billions of dollars so important?

Is it because the Demon rats are afraid of Russia?

Is it because the Demon rats care about the people of Ukraine?

Why the focus, vs aid to many other countries of need?

There can only be one answer...

Ukraine is a country of immense corruption, and some of the money is getting laundered back to the Demon rat cronies for nefarious purposes.

It's the only answer that makes any sense...

12 posted on 02/21/2024 1:59:58 PM PST by politicket
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To: cotton1706

This is a Faustian bargain, and democrats never honor a deal. They will backstab him first chance they get.

I hope he continues to show a real character of strength and integrity.


13 posted on 02/21/2024 2:00:44 PM PST by Skwor
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To: cotton1706

McCarthy totally fell for that one. Nancy really protected him all right lmao.


14 posted on 02/21/2024 2:05:37 PM PST by Manic_Episode (A government of the government, by the government, for the government)
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To: cotton1706

Great idea if Johnson wants to lose his House seat in addition to being removed as Speaker.


15 posted on 02/21/2024 2:09:40 PM PST by Kazan
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To: cotton1706

A Faustian agreement.


16 posted on 02/21/2024 2:11:16 PM PST by lee martell
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Getting Ukraine more funds is THE priority in the Congress.

It's only when one realizes why Ukraine is the priority that one can realize how incredibly corrupt our government has become.

17 posted on 02/21/2024 2:12:07 PM PST by Kazan
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Ukraine is a country of immense corruption, and some of the money is getting laundered back to the Demon rat cronies for nefarious purposes.

It's not just Democrats doing the money laundering through Ukraine. About half the Republicans are, too.

18 posted on 02/21/2024 2:13:42 PM PST by Kazan
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To: cotton1706

The Democrats could have protected McCarthy but they didn’t. So why would Johnson trust them?


19 posted on 02/21/2024 2:14:47 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: cotton1706

Yes. What the heck is it that makes Ukraine more important than stopping 50 million invaders on our southern border?


20 posted on 02/21/2024 2:16:08 PM PST by Gaffer
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