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KS Toronado

(17,441 posts) Thu Oct 12, 2023, 03:03 PM Oct 2023

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Here's our new Speaker of the House [View all]

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Here's our new Speaker of the House [View all] KS Toronado Oct 2023 OP

What I wouldn't give to see that happen! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #1

And you will DFW Oct 2023 #3

That sounds great! Thanks, my dear DFW! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #4

Daughter and family safe? KS Toronado Oct 2023 #7

Physically, yes, thanks DFW Oct 2023 #8

Yes, thanks! DFW Oct 2023 #30

Most likely. soldierant Oct 2023 #28

I agree that it's POSSIBLE that Jeffries could slip by DFW Oct 2023 #29

*** soldierant Oct 2023 #47

The problem for 2024 isn't the House, it's the Senate AdamGG Oct 2023 #39

I'm amazed that Jon Tester is even close--proof of the craziness out there in Foxville DFW Oct 2023 #46

The whole country would be better off. Emile Oct 2023 #15

100% Bayard Oct 2023 #2

I think some of their suits Bettie Oct 2023 #5

Hell, Gymbo doesn't even bother with a coat. OMGWTF Oct 2023 #19

Jacketless Jordan. True Blue American Oct 2023 #36

It thought it was Jack Off Jordan! nt csziggy Oct 2023 #40

I was being polite!:) True Blue American Oct 2023 #42

Jordan does not deserve politeness. nt csziggy Oct 2023 #48

Coorect True Blue American Oct 2023 #49

In a sane world... Boomerproud Oct 2023 #6

I'm confused. Don't the united dems only need FraDon Oct 2023 #9

Go find 5 rational republicans. I'll pay you for every one you find. usonian Oct 2023 #10

No reason to be confused. Glorfindel Oct 2023 #11

You can find a unicorn easier than you can find any rational Republican. Autumn Oct 2023 #25

I want to say one word to you. Just one word usonian Oct 2023 #12

We need bdamomma Oct 2023 #13

The 5 couldn't take the pressure/death threats. Marcuse Oct 2023 #14

True. Would not be surprised if they all live in fear for their lives. NoMoreRepugs Oct 2023 #16

I'm curious how Hakeem Jeffries became the heir-apparent to Nancy Pelosi OnlinePoker Oct 2023 #17

Yeah. You missed a lot, or haven't been paying attention. Solomon Oct 2023 #18

Why so snotty? -nt CrispyQ Oct 2023 #33

Same process the Republicans are currently using DCCid Oct 2023 #20

Welcome to DU! KS Toronado Oct 2023 #27

In 2018 when Democrats took the House back for the first time since 2011 BumRushDaShow Oct 2023 #21

Great response, thank you! ColinC Oct 2023 #26

+1 CrispyQ Oct 2023 #35

Democrats voted for him True Blue American Oct 2023 #37

I don't know if I want a Democrat running the House with a GOP majority. Gore1FL Oct 2023 #22

That could still work. Jeffries knows the rules of the game by now, and still has Pelosi ask. DFW Oct 2023 #31

Yup republianmushroom Oct 2023 #23

Two impeachments and no one would break rank. Hardly. czarjak Oct 2023 #24

I just wrote an ask about that for the next Call to Action email calimary Oct 2023 #32

They are too busy blaming Democrats instead of taking personal responsibility Emile Oct 2023 #34

Personal responsibility? What on earth is that? calimary Oct 2023 #43

I know, kinda funny but it wasn't that long ago they campaigned Emile Oct 2023 #45

Yes! Make it so! CapnSteve Oct 2023 #38

With Jeffries, chances of government shutdown is lower... NowsTheTime Oct 2023 #41

Jefferies will be Speaker someday EnergizedLib Oct 2023 #44