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There aren’t 218 democrats in the House. Therefore, she can’t win unless Republicans actually vote for her. The excerpted portion of the article is disingenuous.

You are wrong.

House in 2015 – R 234 D 201 Total – 435.

The Speaker needs to get 218, assuming all voted. 218 is a majority in 435.

Now assume 35 Rs vote present, all others vote Bonehead, all Ds vote Pelosi. The total voted is now 400, and 201 is a majority. Pelosi wins.

Instead of Present, they need to vote for an adult US Citizen. Doesn't matter who.

20 posted on 01/05/2015 7:59:26 PM PST by FatherofFive (Islam is evil and must be eradicated)

To: FatherofFive; Go Gordon

Glad I scrolled down...GG, Yer all wrong headed.

Thanks much, FatherofFive.....

22 posted on 01/05/2015 8:09:36 PM PST by SgtBob (Freedom is not for the faint of heart. Semper Fi!)

To: FatherofFive

DEMs are at 188 in new House, not 201.

25 posted on 01/05/2015 10:21:50 PM PST by campaignPete R-CT (-They will believe in hell when they get there.)

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