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Kevin McCarthy voted OUT as Speaker: Republican becomes first House leader in American history to have his gavel taken away following stunning rebellion from critics led by Matt Gaetz
DailyMail ^

Posted on 10/03/2023 3:28:23 PM PDT by qwerty1234

Kevin McCarthy has been sensationally ousted as Speaker of the House in a historic vote sparked by a tumultuous civil war in the Republican party. A motion to vacate the speaker's chair was adopted 216 to 210, with eight Republicans joining Democrats to boot the House leader. McCarthy, R-Calif., became the first Speaker in the 234-year history of the United States Congress to be kicked out and have his gavel taken away by fellow lawmakers. McCarthy ally Rep. Patrick McHenry, chair of the Financial Services Committee, has been named as the interim Speaker, but now the GOP will launch a marathon bid to pick a successor while in turmoil. The House is now in recess while Republicans decide on their next move to elect a leader.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: housespeaker; mccarthyout
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Best part of the article, the very last sentence - a quote by Trump:

"Former President Trump seemed to disapprove of the drama playing out in Congress' lower chamber. 'Why is it that Republicans are always fighting among themselves, why aren’t they fighting the Radical Left Democrats who are destroying our Country?' "

Pot meet kettle, kettle meet pot.

1 posted on 10/03/2023 3:28:23 PM PDT by qwerty1234
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To: qwerty1234

FAFO


2 posted on 10/03/2023 3:30:54 PM PDT by circlecity
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To: qwerty1234

Someone who will tell Sniffer where to go.


3 posted on 10/03/2023 3:32:06 PM PDT by depressed in 06
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Lets just hope they pick somebody who is an actual CONSERVATIVE this time.

And a GOOD CAT WRANGLER!


4 posted on 10/03/2023 3:35:15 PM PDT by 5th MEB
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To: qwerty1234

McCarthy is a liar and a backstabber. He had to go.


5 posted on 10/03/2023 3:35:46 PM PDT by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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McCarthy started out skipping Trump’s ceremonies to attend Joe Biden’s parties.

McCarthy has done whatever Joe Biden has asked.

Effectively, the House has been nullified as they are routinely bypassed by design. It’s a defacto change to the Constitution.

So, Fox News will howl and lifetime Fatcat politicians will squeal - because the House was on autopilot to Lay down upon command.

Expect a procession of Bushies and Never Trumpers on TV voicing faux outrage on their way to dinner with Biden at Cafe Milano.


6 posted on 10/03/2023 3:37:24 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (Impeachment is necessary since Deep State is blocking )
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To: 5th MEB

“ Let’s just hope they pick somebody who is an actual CONSERVATIVE this time.”

Which of the eight are going up against the establishment choice?


7 posted on 10/03/2023 3:38:38 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (At this point, I would rather have the illegals here than the liberals.)
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To: AnthonySoprano

Lets see hannity will have Karl rove, newt Gingrich, and a host of other backstabbers who tell us stories and go back to the uniparty party


8 posted on 10/03/2023 3:40:18 PM PDT by ronnie raygun
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The reason they had all the Votes the first time to elect McCarthy - is no one trusted him. They knew he would lie to their faces.

Those rules were later used when McCarthy cut yet another deal to give Joe Biden every single penny he requested.


9 posted on 10/03/2023 3:40:29 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (Impeachment is necessary since Deep State is blocking )
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To: qwerty1234

Only thing better would be if they burned the capital building to the ground with all the Rats still inside. Or better still, burn the entire city to the ground. /spit


10 posted on 10/03/2023 3:41:37 PM PDT by Flavious_Maximus (Tony Fauci will be put on death row and die of COVID!)
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He repeatedly sided with dems, covered for Hunter Biden, stopped the release of the J6 videos because public opinion was turning against the narrative, and made secret deals with the dems to continue funding a quaint little war that we have no business being entangled in.


11 posted on 10/03/2023 3:42:45 PM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same. )
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To: Flavious_Maximus

Steve Scalise is my vote!


12 posted on 10/03/2023 3:43:06 PM PDT by princess leah
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"Former President Trump seemed to disapprove of the drama playing out in Congress' lower chamber. 'Why is it that Republicans are always fighting among themselves, why aren’t they fighting the Radical Left Democrats who are destroying our Country?' "

There happens to be an unflattering term for being hypocritically pious.

One guess, starts with an "s"

13 posted on 10/03/2023 3:43:24 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never...in nothing, great or small...Winston ChurchIill)
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To: ronnie raygun

I need a colon cleanse - maybe I’ll watch.


14 posted on 10/03/2023 3:44:33 PM PDT by Qiviut (To the living, we owe respect. To the dead, we owe the truth (Voltaire) $hot $hills: Sod Off)
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To: depressed in 06

Draft Trump as Speaker.


15 posted on 10/03/2023 3:44:58 PM PDT by chopperk
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To: qwerty1234

To keep his gavel, all he had to do was to keep his promises.


16 posted on 10/03/2023 3:45:04 PM PDT by Fiji Hill
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I’m puzzled as to why Trump supports McCarthy. I’m glad he was voted out.


17 posted on 10/03/2023 3:45:21 PM PDT by KittyKares
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I'm of the Reagan school that half a loaf of bread is better than no bread.

I think, while not perfect to all, the “majority” the GOP has is better than opening the door to the Commies.

18 posted on 10/03/2023 3:48:02 PM PDT by llevrok (Aunt Bee was the town bicycle)
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The best part is how the Dems are fundamentally transforming us into a banana republic and the GOP for all intents and purposes seems fine with it.


19 posted on 10/03/2023 3:49:19 PM PDT by Freest Republican (This space for rent)
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“A motion to vacate the speaker’s chair was adopted 216 to 210, with eight Republicans joining Democrats to boot the House leader.”

Spiteful Democrats obstructing the Republican House.


20 posted on 10/03/2023 3:49:58 PM PDT by Round Earther
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