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Post by DotRen on Jan 1, 2023 14:09:13 GMT
Well, we made it through another year!
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Post by lani on Jan 1, 2023 15:29:56 GMT
I know. I'd like to breathe a sigh of relief, but I'm probably better off fastening my seat belt.
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Post by doordie50 on Jan 1, 2023 17:12:47 GMT
Happy New Year!
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Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 1, 2023 17:57:10 GMT
Happy New Year! I'm glad we have this thread because sometimes I just have to say something about somethings.
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Post by finreporter on Jan 1, 2023 20:56:26 GMT
Judy, like many of us in our small corner of the board you have some thoughts! I love that we have a little venting place. Thanks to the mods for allowing it here!
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Post by DotRen on Jan 2, 2023 17:00:42 GMT
A story dragging into the new year, this reads like a drama show more than a real life: Santos lies
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Post by lani on Jan 3, 2023 15:54:35 GMT
McCarthy tries for House Speakership today. Word is it will not happen on the first vote.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 3, 2023 20:44:34 GMT
McCarthy failed on the first two votes.
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Post by lani on Jan 3, 2023 23:42:45 GMT
And the third.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 4, 2023 0:00:22 GMT
lani, My husband or someone in the media said the Democrats all have popcorn and have pulled up their chairs to watch.
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Post by luanne on Jan 4, 2023 0:12:57 GMT
A couple of headlines:
In apparent dig at McCarthy, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries nominated for speaker as a leader who does not 'grovel' to Trump
House Adjourns With McCarthy’s Speaker Bid Still in Doubt
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Post by luanne on Jan 4, 2023 20:17:54 GMT
Looks like McCarthy is going down for a 5th time, even after Trump's endorsement.
Wow, he even lost one vote in the latest attempt.
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Post by lani on Jan 4, 2023 22:27:50 GMT
lani , My husband or someone in the media said the Democrats all have popcorn and have pulled up their chairs to watch. I've seen a few Dems posting pictures of themselves with the popcorn. KM has lost six votes now. Adjourning till 8PM Eastern time when they will reconvene.
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Post by finreporter on Jan 4, 2023 23:15:08 GMT
Am I missing something? Why do they keep doing another vote for him if at this point it’s clear the 20 or so no “no” votes won’t change?
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Post by luanne on Jan 4, 2023 23:30:26 GMT
Am I missing something? Why do they keep doing another vote for him if at this point it’s clear the 20 or so no “no” votes won’t change? I heard at one point McCarthy was hoping that the voting would wear down those who opposed him and that at some point they would vote for him. Seems that's not happening. I don't know enough about how the vote for Speaker goes so I don't know if they just have to keep voting. I "think" they can suspend voting and move forward for a time with no Speaker, but again I don't know enough to know what would happen in that instance.
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