The Hill ^ | 05/06/24 7:03 PM ET | BY MIKE LILLIS AND MYCHAEL SCHNELL
Posted on 5/6/2024, 7:36:53 PM by RandFan
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) huddled Monday for almost two hours with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) — a marathon meeting suggesting the pair is seeking a deal to defuse tensions and preclude floor action on the Georgia firebrand's resolution to boot Johnson from power.
The two emerged from the Speaker's office separately but bearing the same message: The discussion was constructive enough that they've agreed to meet again Tuesday. Greene later told reporters the huddle will take place at 12:30 p.m.
Greene declined to say if she was ready to push through with her plan to force her motion to vacate resolution to the floor, but suggested she is seeking some assurances from the Speaker that he'll fight harder for conservative policy priorities in negotiations with Democrats — the issue at the heart of both her criticisms and her removal effort.
“I have been patient, I have been diligent, I have been steady, and I have been focused on the facts. And none of that has changed,” Greene, who was joined by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), another supporter of her resolution, told reporters after the meeting.
“So I just had a long discussion with the Speaker in his office about ways to move forward for a Republican-controlled House of Representatives. We're talking to him again tomorrow, based on our discussion today.”
Sorry to read this, dear Jane.
Hate to see MTG capitulate and fold her tent.
Had high hopes for her future and liked her for a possible Veep.
I guess business as usual in the swamp isn’t going to change anytime soon😡😢👎
When you size it all up, there is VERY little difference between Pelosi, McCarthy, Johnson or perhaps even Jeffries wielding the gavel. None of them has their priorities straight and they only serve their donors and the heck with we the people.
Hopefully, MTG made Johnson realize what a woosie he has been and he better stand up to the demonrats and stop caving to their agenda.
When Hakeem Jefferies is going on the Sunday shows and claiming he is running the House, well, sure does look like it.
Even Nasty is supporting Johnson, that speaks volumes.