Posted on 11/07/2024 6:08:58 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) intends to remain at the helm of the lower chamber and asked his colleagues Wednesday to help him keep his gavel.
”The American people have shown by their votes that they are ready to turn from the misery of the past four years and embark on a brighter, bolder path that is marked not by big government, bureaucratic control, poverty, inflation and wokeness—but by liberty, security, strength, prosperity and opportunity,” the Louisiana Republican wrote in a letter to lawmakers.
“I’m ready to take the field with all of you, and I am humbly asking for your support to continue leading this Conference as your Speaker,” Johnson continued. “It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve with you thus far, and I look forward to playing the biggest offense of our lives.”
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what’s his and Trump’s secret?
He’s not my pick.
I’d rather have a MAGA fireball.
NOT NO BUT HELL NO!!! This guy has NO SPINE he is LYIN RYAN 2.0!!! Stephanic would be OK, Harriet Hagman from Wyoming takes no BS from anyone I prefer her!!
Mixed feelings, he can do the right thing when pushed to and given cover but he really cannot lead. Trump can use him effectively but he would collapse under and opposition without a “authority figure (manager)” there to keep his feet to the fire.
I wonder what Trump is thinking about this and his team
He seems loyal to Trump and Trump's policies. I'm more worried about senate leadership.
Who do you like for the senate?
He sucks. He needs to explain how he is going to get Trump’s agenda. I don’t think he is tough enough to get that done. Willing to listen to alternatives. They should fight it out behind the scenes for a bit. Do they have anything ready to go for January 20th?
If President Trump endorses him he will be re-elected as Speaker.
I not sure who would be best. Marjorie Taylor Green would be my choice simply for the joy in watching the left spontaneously burst into flames. However we want to get things done and a MAGA firebrand is going to lose the 20 or so RINOS in Congress.
The fact is the Speaker has to be a consensus candidate that can win enough votes. Like all political compromises t will be someone Free Republic hates.
I don’t trust Stefanik ... she’s already been corrupted, with her leadership goodies/carrot.
I would LOVE to see Hageman!!
Pres Trump likes Hageman, a lot.
Not Thune or Cornyn, don't trust either. I'm not sure about Rick Scott either.
Listen closely to what marcusmaximus recommends.
He is a very good indicator of who to avoid.
I am with you. I have no idea
Rand Paul
Pres Trump likes Hageman, a lot.
That would make Liz Cheney’s head explode.
Byron Donalds because he’s black. Really. Two can play this game at least once. He’ll be on the tube more for everyone to see. A contrast to Hakeem Jeffries. Think ‘26 and voters having to choose between the two to be speaker.
Donalds would just be stronger. Problem the gop still doesn’t have the balls.
Disclaimer: The following is ONLY my personal preference; i.e., pure speculation. But wouldn't it be something if there was a way to fast-track a 25th Amendment proceeding and get Diaper Joe and Heels-Up outta there, then have Johnson take over as interim president, at which time he could immediately resign in favor of President-Elect Trump? Such actions might serve to put the kibbosh on whatever nefarious fookery might be being planned by the other side.
Again, this is nothing but speculation. But it would be great to see such a thing happen, nonetheless.
Senate Leader, Rand Paul, Ron Johnson, NO ONE ELSE is acceptable!!!
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