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In reply to the discussion: Plan Uncovered to Topple Boehner [View all]Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)19. He'll have the support of the Baggers, and the R's in secure seats.
However, he won't be able to hold any Republican who comes from a moderate region.
Basically, they'll still be fractured, just with the opposite fraction in control.
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Imagine a bagger at the top of the House. Can anyone say Yertle the Turtle?
Fridays Child
Dec 2012
#3
I don't think Cantor could win an election among GOP Causus for speaker position
ShadowLiberal
Dec 2012
#26
Since the Constitution doesn't require that the Speaker be a member of the House...
Buns_of_Fire
Dec 2012
#42