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lees1975

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5. McCarthy is the "name"

Reply to LonePirate (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2023, 10:32 PM

Jan 2023

and he's always wanted it, but really he's not well liked by anyone in the GOP.

The victory in this for us will be that point when someone has to come to Democrats to get enough votes to win, which means they'll have to negotiate away all of the rabid MAGAT trash and agree to be legislators instead of agents of vengeance for the orange headed buffoon.

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Who do you think will become the next Speaker of the House? [View all] LonePirate Jan 2023 OP

The head of lettuce, maybe? canuckledragger Jan 2023 #1

George Santos would be perfect! Kablooie Jan 2023 #2

First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Trueblue1968 Jan 2023 #3

A rock. Like a pet rock from the 70's. Its name is Jerry. JanMichael Jan 2023 #4

McCarthy is the "name" lees1975 Jan 2023 #5

Dems will not vote a Repub Speaker unless it looks like one of the extremists will win. LonePirate Jan 2023 #7

This!!☝️ onetexan Jan 2023 #8

Scaramucci Kennah Jan 2023 #6

Flynn thinks he's big moniss Jan 2023 #9

Lmfao, 21% picked Jeffries! Polybius Jan 2023 #10

Jeffries winning is not as far-fetched as you think. LonePirate Jan 2023 #12

It's impossible Polybius Jan 2023 #15

One possibility that I think is unlikely is a replica of the old NY IDC Renew Deal Jan 2023 #17

Dems are not going to supply 212 votes without receiving something in return. LonePirate Jan 2023 #18

The best and only chance for a Democrat Speaker is Henry Cuellar Polybius Jan 2023 #20

The only republicans that would vote for Jeffries would be headed for retirement Renew Deal Jan 2023 #16

To early to tell. Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #11

Liz Cheney Jeebo Jan 2023 #13

No way. It will be some lower level white guy mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #14

I don't see every Democrat supporting Cheney onenote Jan 2023 #21

Mickey Mouse ZonkerHarris Jan 2023 #19

BREAKING: Wilted, limp, lettuce leaf elected Speaker of the House. LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2023 #22