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Related: About this forumHouse Democratic Leader Jeffries holds news briefing after Jordan nominated for speaker - PBS NewsHour
10/13/2023.
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House Democratic Leader Jeffries holds news briefing after Jordan nominated for speaker - PBS NewsHour (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Oct 2023
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I got my hopes up when he got votes during that marathon 15th Speaker vote McCarthy won
Rhiannon12866
Oct 2023
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mzmolly
(52,104 posts)1. I'd love to see him run for Prez
someday. He's incredible.
Rhiannon12866
(232,636 posts)2. I got my hopes up when he got votes during that marathon 15th Speaker vote McCarthy won
And I agree, he would make an excellent president - and we can hope that's in his future.
2naSalit
(96,479 posts)3. I was hoping...
During those votes, that someone would tip the scale, only a few were needed. So maybe this time.
Rhiannon12866
(232,636 posts)4. It's getting to look like this would be their only solution!
There is no way that Jordan can muster the votes needed and no one has even heard of the latest guy to step up...