Congress Catch-All

[nycfan]

Tim Burchett on CNN says that if Johnson gets a quick vote now he will lose more votes and people will start considering Jordan or others … says no reflection on Trump either way.

 

[BlooVooDoo]

Looks like Self, Norman and Massie are not supporting Johnson.

Massie is an equal opportunity prick

 

[nycfan]

Massie is an equal opportunity prick

Yeah, he seems to be a hard no, so all about Self and Norman. Though if Burchett is right, more may peel off in vote two if they can’t move those two.

Also saw a suggestion earlier today that if Dems start voting present (or take a walk) that will cost Johnson more GOP votes not willing to see him rely on Dem votes (or here no votes) to succeed again.

 

[nycfan]

Vote is still open and pressure is for the two no votes to change their votes on this first ballot.

 

[ZenMode]

They pulled it off. Wow.

 

[SnoopRob]

And Johnson gets 2 flips to be elected Speaker.

Oh well, good for him.

 

[nycfan]

And Johnson gets 2 flips to be elected Speaker.

Oh well, good for him.

Better than a train wreck.

 

[SnoopRob]

Better than a train wreck.

Are we sure?

I've seen some entertaining train wrecks.

 

[JCTarheel82]

I knew that asshole Bill Self would cave.

 

[lawtig02]

This works fine for me. I doubt there's been a weaker Speaker in the 244 year history of the House.

 

[SnoopRob]

I knew that asshole Bill Self would cave.

 

[mynameisbond]

His tenure may not outlive a head of lettuce.

 

[UNCMSinLS]

This works fine for me. I doubt there's been a weaker Speaker in the 244 year history of the House.

He won't be Speaker long. What are the odds that he lasts past March?

 

[UNCMSinLS]

His tenure may not outlive a head of lettuce.

Great minds think alike and type nearly simultaneously.

 

[Healing]

His tenure may not outlive a head of lettuce.

And the implied chaos may be our greatest hope.

 

[Zoo_View]

The Trumplicans have the White House and SCOTUS for at least 4 years.

 

[mynameisbond]

The Trumplicans have the White House and SCOTUS for at least 4 years.

They have the Supremes for much longer.

 

[dukeman92]

• After the vote, Self and Norman told reporters they spoke to Johnson and President-elect Donald Trump, who stressed the need for party unity. They both said Johnson reassured them that he would fight to advance Trump's agenda with Republicans in control of Congress and the White House.

I knew these slimy fucks wouldn't sack up. Good for Massie.

 

[Zoo_View]

• After the vote, Self and Norman told reporters they spoke to Johnson and President-elect Donald Trump, who stressed the need for party unity. They both said Johnson reassured them that he would fight to advance Trump's agenda with Republicans in control of Congress and the White House.

I knew these slimy fucks wouldn't sack up. Good for Massie.

Trump threatened to have them primaried.

 

[nycfan]

“…unprecedented vote of confidence …”?