Thanks chellim1 for posting that. Well worth the view. McCarthy is scum period.

Awesome post Chellim. Just actually shows more what a uniparty F’ing swamp creature scumbag McCarthy is.
Matt Gaetz is my representative and I’m damn proud of him.
Where are the Gaetz haters??

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Originally posted by HRK:
Vote going on now, so far nobody is trying to make their point voting for anyone else

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Isn't it also about leveraging back room deals as much as scoring debate points for the public?

It looks like things have gone well.

Mike Johnson just gave his acceptance speech. Rep from Louisiana.
Unanimous GOP vote. Impressive speech imho.

He sounds like an improvement over McCarthy. All in all, I'd say it's a win.

That turned out beautifully. Trump-endorsed, true conservative. Outstanding.

And Jordan stays on his committees.

Oh, and "Hakeem"? Go fuck yourself, son.

-He’s America First & MAGA
-Ally of the House Freedom Caucus
-His mentor is Jim Jordan
-He served as legal defense for Trump during both impeachment trials
-Voted against all Ukraine spending after the initial bill
-He has an F rating from 'Republicans for Ukraine'
-Objected to certifying 2020 election fraud
-Called to arrest Pelosi after she tore up the State of the Union

https://twitter.com/bennyjohns.../1717241418719121793

Has Pelosi's head exploded, yet?? Ha ha ha.

House Republicans jeer reporter, tell her to 'shut up' and 'go away' during Mike Johnson presser

By Gabriel Hays | Fox News
Published October 25, 2023 1:59pm EDT

GOP representatives jeered a reporter on Tuesday during a press conference for Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., after he was nominated for the House Speakership.

During the presser, ABC News reporter Rachel Scott asked Johnson about what she called his effort to "overturn" the 2020 presidential election results, eliciting a torrent of boos and one "Shut up!" from the GOP lawmakers assembled around the nominee.

She also asked if Johnson would support more aid for Israel and Ukraine if elected speaker, which prompted another stiff rebuke from the lawmakers, who dismissed her, stating she had already asked another question.

The exchange happened Tuesday after House Republicans nominated Johnson to be Speaker of the House, the fourth candidate to be voted on since Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was ousted from the position earlier this month.

Several minutes into the press conference – after Johnson expressed confidence in being elected to the speakership and declared that House Republicans are "united" in the decision – Scott asked, "Mr. Johnson, you helped lead the efforts to help overturn the 2020 election results, do you–?"

The reporter was immediately cut off by the groans of the lawmakers who appeared exasperated by the question. Several of them yelled, "Boo!" Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., could be heard stating, "Oh gosh," and Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., exclaimed, "Shut up! Shut up!"

Johnson only replied, "Next question," and answered another reporter’s query about the upcoming floor vote on his bid.

Scott attempted to get one more question in before the event’s end, asking, "Ukraine & Israel – do you support additional aid to Ukraine and Israel­–?"

Boebert interjected, declaring, "You’ve asked your question." Foxx added, "You asked your question. Go away. Go away."

Johnson responded by concluding the meeting, stating, "We’re not doing policy tonight. Any other questions? Other than that, thank you for being here."

On Wednesday, the Republican secured 220 votes from his colleagues and was elected Speaker of the House.

The rhetoric from Republicans appalled some onlookers. On ABC's "The View" Wednesday, the audience gasped after the clip played, and co-host Sara Haines said even her young children weren't allowed to say "shut up" in the house. Co-host Sunny Hostin added it was beneath the dignity of a member of Congress.

CBS correspondent Robert Costa wrote on X, "Boos and jeers don’t make questions suddenly disappear."

CNN's John King added Wednesday that Republicans were "anti-democratic" and "anti-free speech" for their reaction to the questions.

Progressive commentator Keith Olbermann posted to X, "BREAKING: There isn't one loyal American shown in this video. This is the face of fascism."

Oh hell yes, today is a great day!

The whole process was ugly. And revealing, too.
Looks like Johnson is actually well suited for the job.

Turns out he’s the best person for the job. I’m happy. Now, let’s hope he’s as good a politician as he needs to be.

The invisible hand of fate has favored the American people yet again. God bless his speakership.

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The rhetoric from Republicans appalled some onlookers. On ABC's "The View" Wednesday, the audience gasped after the clip played, and co-host Sara Haines said even her young children weren't allowed to say "shut up" in the house. Co-host Sunny Hostin added it was beneath the dignity of a member of Congress.

I'm so tired of the hypocrites on the left.

Were they concerned when Pelosi told people to shut up?

https://www.washingtonpost.com...ebert-biden-heckles/

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Originally posted by chellim1:
Kevin McCarthy was hiding in the background actively working to sabotage the candidates who were running to replace him.

You don't say. McCarthy and his band of 25 crazies.

Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House. Not a bad "Plan B", eh?

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Progressive commentator Keith Olbermann posted to X, "BREAKING: There isn't one loyal American shown in this video. This is the face of fascism."

mmmph.

nnnnnggg.

rrrrrrnnnnnggg
BrahahahahahHAHAHAHAHAhahahaha!!!!

The fact that the Dems are already pissing and moaning that this new House Speaker is an "extremist" tells me this is a huge win for us.

As Rush Limbaugh would say "They always tell you who they are afraid of the most"

He's in place. Now let's starting working on the budget and start passing stuff.

sounds like a very classy guy w the right priorities. This is a pleasant surprise and is quite hopeful.

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Originally posted by Flashlightboy:
He's in place. Now let's starting working on the budget and start passing stuff.

And thank Heavens he is, because otherwise, you were gonna plotz.