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keithbvadu2

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5. Squeaker of the House... Is his job in danger?

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Mon Sep 25, 2023, 12:03 AM

Sep 2023

Could House Speaker Kevin McCarthy be in a stronger position than ANYONE (including him) realize?

Kevin15's job is probably quite safe.

It took 15 votes and much ass kissing to get there.

Who else would satisfy enough repubs?

MTG would stomp all over Gaetz to get there.

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McCarthy LOSES ALL CONTROL and May Be REMOVED as Speaker - Meidas Touch [View all] Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 OP

I don't think he has the balls sorrybushisfromtexas Sep 2023 #1

When he was first elected Speaker, after the 15th vote, reporters came to interview him Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #2

problem--nobody is available kiri Sep 2023 #3

He won't work with the Democrats. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #4

Squeaker of the House... Is his job in danger? keithbvadu2 Sep 2023 #5

He made a bargain to get voted in and he's unable to satisfy the two warring factions, no big surprise Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #6