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Related: About this forumYes, Dems Were Right to oust McCarthy Even If Jordan Becomes Speaker. - Pondering Politics
The threat of a Jim Jordan Speakership is prompting some to ask whether House Democrats should have spared Kevin McCarthy.
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Yes, Dems Were Right to oust McCarthy Even If Jordan Becomes Speaker. - Pondering Politics (Original Post)
TexasTowelie
Oct 2023
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I think it remains to be seen. If we end up with gym he will more than likely let the government
PortTack
Oct 2023
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PortTack
(35,568 posts)1. I think it remains to be seen. If we end up with gym he will more than likely let the government
Shut down, and even worse has said not one more dime in aide to Ukraine. That would be catastrophic!
hlthe2b
(109,228 posts)2. Except that "Dems" did not oust him-- extremist R's did. Dems simply declined to "save" him.
I still hold out hope that a half dozen-- or more-- less insane R's from Biden-winning districts will oppose Jordan, but if not, I don't see him surviving long as Speaker, given their total chaotic caucus.
Lovie777
(18,057 posts)3. Thank you.................
sheesh.
GQPs seem to enjoy walking or running lock step over the cliff with no regards to the USA, none.
In order to get the votes of “moderates”, especially those in districts that Biden won, “Gym” must have made deals with them in order to get their vote. These deals probably include aid to Israel and Ukraine which the Senate will send to the House later this week.