McCarthy withdraws from speaker race, vote postponed

[American]

The GOP is eating its own.


What a clown show.

We're okay with that. Anything else?

 

[Chomsky]

Most think he is because he can't stand Hillary.

Completely understandable.

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[tres borrachos]

Interesting stories - thanks.

And to add: What I think really sinks candidates, is not just any actions or words, but actions & words that fit their negative narrative (irregardless of whether the narrative is true - it may simply be political typecast by one's opponent)

To wit:

- Gov Romney's '47%' remark.

- Rep Mc Carthy's 'political motivation'.

Biden's plagiarism of someone else's speech and making up lies about his father sunk his campaign for POTUS.

Then there was Obama's stupid remark about Pennsylvanians clinging to their guns and religion, but the Liberals loved that.

 

[vesper]

Someone needs to draft Trey Gowdy for this job now.

I just heard that a couple of days ago. Another representatlive (don't remember his name) was being interviewed about replacing Boehner and Gowdy's name came up. The rep stated Gowdy hasn't said he wants it but there is a growing number in the House that are encouraging him to run for it. Stay tuned......

 

[Poor Debater]

He's mentally defective. He's been hopping around the halls of Congress with one foot in his mouth for a long time.

Losing Boehner and McCarthy in the same month is great news for the Republicans.

And even better news for Democrats.

 

[Threegoofs]

We're okay with that. Anything else?

I know you're OK with a clown show. The GOP has been one for about a decade or two.

 

[Chomsky]

Here is the key operative language in this particular news bite:

"Boehner said in a statement he will remain in his post until a new speaker is elected, though he has yet to announce the date for the new vote."

Looks like good old Boney is here to stay for a while !!

How funny !!

Yes, that thought occurred to me, too: They claim the wanted him replaced even when he was in office - but they can't agree on someone better to replace him!

 

[American]

I know you're OK with a clown show. The GOP has been one for about a decade or two.

You better pay attention to your own ****, Hillary is sinking fast so you'll be voting for the Commie.

 

[bubbabgone]

We're okay with that. Anything else?

They prefer the circle jerk that serves to symbolize the Dem Party.
I swear, seeing how they're ready to nominate a multiple felon it's clear no one is ready to throw up their hands & step out of that circle.

 

[Samhain]

Pretty much anybody can be the speaker, so I've heard rumors of Gingrich getting dusted off, but the latest rumor is draft Ryan.

 

[MMC]

Nobody has the votes. Back to Boehner?

Maybe now, Jeb Hensarling will go for it.....despite Webster and Chaffetz running for Speaker.

 

[MMC]

Well, true. But I honestly can't think of a single less qualified candidate for Speaker on the Republican side than McCarthy.

Well JM. :2wave: there is Peter King from NY. Just sayin :lol:

 

[MMC]

It must be dirt that not everybody knows. Known dirt isn't interesting for blackmail.

Well Jog. :2wave: He is from Californification. Nuff said!

 

[Riveroaks]

Yes, that thought occurred to me, too: They claim the wanted him replaced even when he was in office - but they can't agree on someone better to replace him!

This sounds too contrived to be real.

I think Boney is here to stay !!

Not that I particularly like him -- but at LEAST he keeps the government running in spite of the wacko Cruz.

 

[Riveroaks]

Pretty much anybody can be the speaker, so I've heard rumors of Gingrich getting dusted off, but the latest rumor is draft Ryan.

If you knew anything about the wacko Ryan you would know better than to suggest such an insane thing.

 

[Threegoofs]

You better pay attention to your own ****, Hillary is sinking fast so you'll be voting for the Commie.

Yes, I heard a similar version of that throughout the fall of 2012.

The GOP fantasy world is apparently compelling. That's part and parcel of the clown show you love so much.

 

[MMC]

The GOP party bosses must have told him that after sticking his foot that deep in his mouth over Hillary that his pipe dream was now over.

I can't believe he said it !!!

I don't have a problem with it being true.

I just can't believe he said it !!!

Say what R.O. :2wave:

HH: Now I do not believe Kevin McCarthy meant anything that was attributed to him, I’ve listened to the statement over and over again. He was talking about the effect of the Benghazi hearing, not their motivation. nevertheless, it’s caused him quite a lot of controversy and promised today the Freedom Caucus endorsed Daniel Webster which has got ot also create a lot of consternation. does that necessarily procure him from becoming Speaker on the ballot as expected on Thursday....snip~

Mike Pompeo on the Upcoming House Select Committee on Benghazi Hearing with Hilary Clinton « The Hugh Hewitt Show

 

[MMC]

Leave Congress and go back to being a prosecutor? I hope not. I think he's awesome.

Heya TB.

He wants in the Justice Dept.....and eventually to become a Justice with SCOTUS.

I am sure he would be willing to take Attorney General and run The Demos out of the Justice Dept. Say goodbye to Loretta Lynch.

At least that's what I would do.

 

[nota bene]

Pretty much anybody can be the speaker, so I've heard rumors of Gingrich getting dusted off, but the latest rumor is draft Ryan.

Ryan says no. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/u...speakers-paul-ryan-sticks-to-his-no.html?_r=0

 

[MMC]

I just heard that a couple of days ago. Another representatlive (don't remember his name) was being interviewed about replacing Boehner and Gowdy's name came up. The rep stated Gowdy hasn't said he wants it but there is a growing number in the House that are encouraging him to run for it. Stay tuned......

Heya Vesper.

Was it Webster, or Chaffetz.

Maybe now, Jeb Hensarling. Who was going to challenge Boehner last time around. But decided to stay where he was.

 

[nota bene]

If you knew anything about the wacko Ryan you would know better than to suggest such an insane thing.

I'd like to know what you know. I like Ryan and can see him as President.

 

[JANFU]

From CNN:

"The move came without warning as House Republicans were in a closed-door meeting to select their nominee for speaker. Boehner has postponed the vote.

Boehner is poised to resign at the end of the month and there is no clear successor who can unite the conference and win the post. An influential group of conservatives endorsed a long-shot candidate, Rep. Daniel Webster, on Wednesday, throwing McCarthy's ability to win the House floor vote later this month in doubt."

Source: CNN - 'Kevin McCarthy drops out of House speaker race'
The dysfunction has long proceeded this and is just icing on the cake.
Let the dysfunction begin!

The dysfunction began years ago

 

[MMC]

They prefer the circle jerk that serves to symbolize the Dem Party.
I swear, seeing how they're ready to nominate a multiple felon it's clear no one is ready to throw up their hands & step out of that circle.

You didn't expect anything different from the Illiberals, did you B?

 

[vesper]

Heya Vesper.

Was it Webster, or Chaffetz.

Maybe now, Jeb Hensarling. Who was going to challenge Boehner last time around. But decided to stay where he was.

I honestly don't know who the guy was. None of those names ring any bells.

 

[MMC]

The dysfunction began years ago

Yeah JF that is true, that's why the Democratic Governor. O'Malley called these Democrats the Undemocratic Party. :2razz: