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HUGE: Imminent Vacancy Rumors Swirling on Capitol Hill
PJ Media ^ | 11/16/2021 | Matt Margolis

Posted on 11/17/2021 6:54:46 AM PST by SeekAndFind

Is a high-profile confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on the horizon? On Tuesday night, Fox News’ Jesse Watters reported that Fox News congressional correspondent Chad Pergram “has been hearing whispers suggesting there could be some new, high-profile confirmation hearings on the horizon in the House of Representatives.”

“Why is this a big deal? Because the House does not confirm normal nominees, but it does confirm vice presidential nominees. Does this have something to do with Kamala Harris?” Watters pondered.

Recent reports have suggested there’s a lot of tension and dysfunction behind the scenes in the White House. Kamala Harris isn’t happy with the role she’s been asked to play and her allies are accusing Biden of racism for favoring Transportation Secretary Buttigieg over her .

“There’s a lot of conjecture right now about the future of VP Harris and her lagging poll numbers,” Pergram told Watters. “As you know, I appreciate Congressional process and mechanics. So I got a message recently from someone who knows Capitol Hill very well, and they suggested that I should familiarize myself with the process to confirm a vacancy for the Vice President in the Senate and in the House.”

PEGRAM WAS QUICK TO CLARIFY THAT “THIS IS NOT SOMETHING TO SAY THAT SOMETHING IS AFOOT HERE, BUT I ALWAYS DO MY HOMEWORK, ESPECIALLY ABOUT PROCESS”

The last vice president to be confirmed by Congress was Norman Rockefeller after Gerald Ford became president following Richard Nixon’s resignation. Ford himself was confirmed by Congress to be Nixon’s vice president when he filled the vacancy left by Vice President Spiro Agnew.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: kamalaharris; washingtondc
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To: Caipirabob

And to re-iterate, a kamaltoeho-rizontal resignation will be taken as a sign of disgrace. Going to be lots of fireworks. Stock up on popcorn.


21 posted on 11/17/2021 7:05:14 AM PST by Caipirabob (Communists...Socialists...Fascists & AntiFa...Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: pierrem15

“How, exactly, will they get Harris to resign short of threatening her with being charged for some crime?”

I am willing to bet, at least a 6 pack, that Harris is just as compromised as the rest of the swamp.


22 posted on 11/17/2021 7:05:52 AM PST by WinMod70
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To: kabar

That is what I am thinking,


23 posted on 11/17/2021 7:06:11 AM PST by alternatives? (The only reason to have an army is to defend your borders,)
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To: SeekAndFind

Nelson Rockefeller.


24 posted on 11/17/2021 7:06:27 AM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: pierrem15

I just can’t imagine it. Harris knows she moves up to the big seat, or she goes nowhere politically… ever. If she holds out she has, I’d say, at least a 50% chance of succeeding to the presidency before 2024. Why would she leave?


25 posted on 11/17/2021 7:07:05 AM PST by j.havenfarm (20 years on Free Republic, 12/10/20! More than 3700 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: SeekAndFind

There is no way the Democrats would ever replace a Woman of Color, unless it is with another woman of color or she is appointed to the Supreme Court.


26 posted on 11/17/2021 7:07:17 AM PST by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: SeekAndFind

Sounds like they are going to get rid of “Heels up” and bring on the 12 year old looking Petie. Going from bad to worse.


27 posted on 11/17/2021 7:07:21 AM PST by kagnew
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To: SeekAndFind

I don’t want to defend her, but she is doing what a Vice President is elected to do. NOTHING! The blame for all the chaos falls on Biden and his handlers. But if they want to take out their frustrations on Kammy, um, ok. Have fun guys. Recently bought some more popcorn.


28 posted on 11/17/2021 7:07:57 AM PST by Enterprise
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To: SeekAndFind

If Harris leaves and her replacement takes over for Biden, that means the House will decide who is POTUS and VPOTUS in the same term.

A House of Representatives with the smallest margin ever.


29 posted on 11/17/2021 7:08:02 AM PST by Erik Latranyi (We are being played by forces most do not understand)
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature

VP Harris was elected so the only way she leaves office is if she dies, resigns of is impeached. She’s healthy so she is not about to die. No one is talking impeachment so that leaves a bribery. I think it would take a really good bribe to get her to resign.

There is talk about a SC seat but I seriously doubt she could get 60 votes in the Senate.


30 posted on 11/17/2021 7:08:07 AM PST by jpsb
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To: SeekAndFind

What about seeking it from a different perspective. Perhaps it’s Biden who is stepping down?


31 posted on 11/17/2021 7:08:25 AM PST by redguyinabluestate
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To: SeekAndFind

Or possibly Biden is going and when talking about a vacancy and preparing for hearings, they are referring to whoever Harris would appoint as her VP.


32 posted on 11/17/2021 7:08:29 AM PST by Toespi ( )
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To: SeekAndFind

Harris gets forced Out

Biden poops his pants on live TV and gets removed, Before the VP is selected.

Pelosi is next in line.

She appoints Hillary as VP.

She decides not to run for reelection, So Hillary is at the top of the ticket.

They actually do make up charges against Trump, And Jail him.

Since they are now in control of everything, The Election is guaranteed for Hillary.

World chaos ensues, Half the population dies.


33 posted on 11/17/2021 7:09:29 AM PST by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself)
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To: SeekAndFind

Deep State must be convinced that BiteMe ain’t gonna make his USE BY date. (Note to Deep State: Chronic stress isn’t good for dementia patients, is it.)


34 posted on 11/17/2021 7:09:46 AM PST by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature
"To replace the VP now only means that POTUS’ diagnosis has gone terminal, no? They don’t want Harris as POTUS. no?"

I agree. Biden is going down. He is senile, incompetent, and dangerous for the future of the dems and the threat of removal by Congress IAW the Constitution. Harris will move up and become the first black female to hold the office of President. Bootie jug will be the first queer VP. What a country! God bless America.

35 posted on 11/17/2021 7:09:48 AM PST by mosaicwolf
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To: kabar

Funny how the libs strictly follow the Constitution when it comes to replacing the gurgling, drooling, brainless twit that’s in the “p” office now. Otherwise, it’s a worthless document written by a gaggle of old white guys.


36 posted on 11/17/2021 7:10:09 AM PST by albie
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To: SeekAndFind

Hillary Clinton inbound. Joe to retire\resign soon thereafter.

Alternately

Michelle Obama inbound, Joe to retire\resign soon thereafter.


37 posted on 11/17/2021 7:10:15 AM PST by NicoDon
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To: SeekAndFind
This actually makes sense, to me anyway. Gotta happen before Biden can be removed which is all but certain as the Dimocrats are headed for possibly the biggest defeat in 2022 that they've likely have ever seen with the most disliked President as well and Kamala as VP who is even more disliked and as everyone knows is definitely unfit to serve as President.

To me the stars are starting to line up to get rid of Biden. Just not sure who is going to fill the VP's slot who then go on to become the next President most likely. If these rumors prove to be true then we all best be buckled up tight for the road ahead is going to be bumpy.

39 posted on 11/17/2021 7:11:10 AM PST by Ron H.
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To: mewzilla

Don’t suppose Deep State is being forced to put Trump back...


40 posted on 11/17/2021 7:11:38 AM PST by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
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