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Just thinking about it if the rumors are true about the concessions (and they better be in writing) then Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be the most constrained and hobbled Speaker in a long time. Think about it. The motion to vacate has been restored so if they (conservatives) want to ditch him in future they can call a vote. Regular order has been restored (it seems) so no more 4,000 page bills released in the dead of night written by lobbyists. A Church committee under the auspices of Jim Jordan's Judiciary committee. The ability to defund agencies and salaries (Holman...

By popular request, this is Night Cap thread from "High Noon" LIVE from D.C. in the heart of the Swamp! Did McCarthy make a deal to get enough support from the Stubborn Six (TM registerd by Dr. Franklin) hold out Republicans to become Speaker? Or maybe to get the Dems to vote present, or not vote, such that he might become Speaker underhandedly, e.g., A new post office in your district if you stay home tonight my Uniparty Dem buddy? Will Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) again nominate President Donald John Trump, the rightful President of the United States, to be...