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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFrankly, I can't wait until Jordan gets the Speaker's gavel
Considering the fact that EVERY SINGLE Republican Speaker for the last thirty years had been eventually politically destroyed. Its no accident that any Republican congress critter with a lick of sense doesnt want the job.
The rabid extremists are throwing Jordan to the wolves. Hes going to be eaten alive. I doubt that hed last six months, due to his own stupidity, malfeasance, corruption and contempt for The Constitution and the American people.
Unfortunately hes going to inflict damage on the republic before hes sacked, thats just the way the cookie crumbles.
The only bit of optimism that I have about this is that were another day closer to having a Speaker Jeffries.
Until then, embrace the suck.
Claustrum
(4,846 posts)They are all horrible choices as a speaker so there is almost no difference for me between any of them. I couldn't name a "moderate" who is willing to actually work with democrats and actually want to govern.
gab13by13
(21,589 posts)gives credence to the Magat insurrectionists. IMO, No freaking way.
Mr. Scorpio
(73,631 posts)But we have to come to the realization that the political divide has fucked over America. Were all on a slide right now and we wont get out of this mess until we hit rock bottom and start climbing ourselves out.
onecaliberal
(33,049 posts)spooky3
(34,566 posts)Mega donor think tank. So many are secretly happy to bow out. Less power, but more money and easy work.
underpants
(183,175 posts)McCarthy raised a ton of money. Being the Speaker means more people want to align with you. Jordan raises money but his district is so gerrymandered he doesnt have to raise much.
Croney
(4,689 posts)revolution faster. I'd rather not take the risk.
Mr. Scorpio
(73,631 posts)Trump didnt have to get elected, especially since the majority of voters didnt vote for him. The white supremacy aspects of the Constitution put Trump in the White House.
Right now GOPrs have a bare bones majority in the House. After the next election, theyre going to be massacred. The clock is ticking.
LetMyPeopleVote
(146,247 posts)gab13by13
(21,589 posts)giving him the gavel gives the insurrection credence.
Zambero
(8,985 posts)Disinformation is delivered with a fake certitude designed in order to validate the lies. I'd call Jordan a snake, but I have nothing against reptiles, who actually serve a biological function.
Mz Pip
(27,473 posts)When your opponent(in this case the GOP) is hell bent on destroying itself, let them.
I just dont know how much more damage this country can sustain in the process.
Wednesdays
(17,549 posts)-- Napoleon
Chainfire
(17,757 posts)Jordan could fill that spot nicely. If not Jordan, how about Bobert? Let the Republicans shine in all of their glory. If exposing those bugs to the light doesn't sway the American people, then we are already lost.
lapfog_1
(29,252 posts)A long government shutdown will hurt a lot of people.
And then there is Ukraine. Without our help, Ukraine might see reversals, maybe even give up hope.
Everything that is happening right now is Putin.
Ukraine war, Israel / Hamas war, MAGA war on USA with Gymsocks Jordan running for Speaker.
Putin owns Trump, Trump owns Jordan. The House will be controlled by Putin if Jordan becomes Speaker.
Martin68
(23,052 posts)Like forever.
Wednesdays
(17,549 posts)You're gonna have to wait quite a while, it looks like.
jcgoldie
(11,674 posts)likely forever.
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