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Related: About this forum'Is Speaker McCarthy ready to face political retribution...' to pass the federal funding bill? - MSNBC
Rep. Gregory Meeks joins MSNBC's Alex Witt to discuss the latest on the threat. - Aired on 09/24/2023.
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'Is Speaker McCarthy ready to face political retribution...' to pass the federal funding bill? - MSNBC (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Sep 2023
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All McCarthy would need to do is make a deal with Democrats to insure he keeps his speakership, and
JohnSJ
Sep 2023
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I agree that his speakership is in immediate danger, but he's attempting to play both sides
Rhiannon12866
Sep 2023
#3
The Republicans aren't working for the country, they're working to satisfy TFG.
Rhiannon12866
Sep 2023
#4
JohnSJ
(98,490 posts)1. All McCarthy would need to do is make a deal with Democrats to insure he keeps his speakership, and
in return he will honor the original agreement, no shutdowns
Rhiannon12866
(232,901 posts)3. I agree that his speakership is in immediate danger, but he's attempting to play both sides
Yesterday there was news coverage of historical precedents of Republicans and Democrats coming together to avert a shutdown, birth sides getting something they wanted, but McCarthy hasn't the experience or the ability to achieve any compromise.
BOSSHOG
(42,171 posts)2. Back in my olden days in the Navy
We werent sent home for the weekend if mission had not been achieved. Thats because Navy Leaders knew/know how to LEAD. That was the rule. For those who care naught about the American citizenry it is the exception.
Rhiannon12866
(232,901 posts)4. The Republicans aren't working for the country, they're working to satisfy TFG.
