It was supposed to be 95 percent. That’s the number of House Republicans that Speaker Kevin McCarthy initially predicted would back his budget and debt ceiling bill, once negotiations with the White House concluded Saturday night. In response to a critical tweet by Rep. Dan Bishop of the Freedom Caucus, McCarthy assured reporters that there was no issue,
When I heard Roy say “We will continue to fight it today, tomorrow, and ...” I heard the same words and tone of voice as I heard when George Wallace said “Segregation today, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.” Probably a coincidence, but that’s what it reminded me of.
Thank you, Jay, for being a "die-hard political nerd" so we don't have to. Excellent, clear explanation of the workings of the rules committee. The whole system sucks, but I guess at this point it is what it is. Glad it was voted out of committee!
Great summary of the smokeless-filled backroom. I was always outside the room where it happened when I worked for Gov. Mario Cuomo, but at least in those days it was honest horse trading. There is one completely sicko political party in this country. Every time I think it's done for, some yo yo brings in another oxygen cannula. My two moods are depressed and pissed off.
Thanks for the helpful overview. The GQP seems to be determined to prove through their words that they are not just dishonest and deeply dumb, but truly unfit for office.
Sadly, I doubt many of the people that voted for these trolls realize just what losers they've elected. They likely only hear the corporate propaganda and right-wing spew which has shown to be completely untethered to reality . . . .
Thanks for putting the "Freedom" caucus in quotes, but I do think "FreeDumb" is more accurate . . .
I was seriously hoping when I opened this, the headline would have been, "Kevin McCarthy, You in danger Gurl." We need to stop looking at Mace or any Republican to put country over party. This is a disgusting mess, thanks to Republicans. May they all be voted out in 2024.
McCarthy just keeps shooting himself in the foot, doesn't he? Guess he's learning one reason why Paul Ryan bailed out early when he was Speaker. IIRC Ryan didn't even want the job.
Thank you once again for your reporting and your insights.
I do expect one of the FC wingnuts to move to vacate, and Biden to quietly confer with Jeffries to supply the democratic votes needed to keep McCarthy in place, as part of the price for the agreement.
I am of the opinion that there were some deals made that don't have to do directly with the budget, or debt ceiling, but things like that Kevin McCarthy will get Democratic backing to stay House Leader if the MAGAts go rogue on him, and then the Dems will vote to keep him in power. However, I don't know this to be true, just trying to imagine what deals were made that sweetened the pot for good old Kev. because he knew he would be facing certain "shitburger" colleagues.
Kevin McCarthy, You In Danger
'playing the DC game isn’t worth selling out our kids and grandkids." What does Mace think a default would do to our kids and grandkids?
When I heard Roy say “We will continue to fight it today, tomorrow, and ...” I heard the same words and tone of voice as I heard when George Wallace said “Segregation today, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.” Probably a coincidence, but that’s what it reminded me of.
"A President who can't find his pants ". Oh honey. Not only can he find them, he can give YOU a wedgie with them.
Thank you, Jay, for being a "die-hard political nerd" so we don't have to. Excellent, clear explanation of the workings of the rules committee. The whole system sucks, but I guess at this point it is what it is. Glad it was voted out of committee!
Great summary of the smokeless-filled backroom. I was always outside the room where it happened when I worked for Gov. Mario Cuomo, but at least in those days it was honest horse trading. There is one completely sicko political party in this country. Every time I think it's done for, some yo yo brings in another oxygen cannula. My two moods are depressed and pissed off.
Thanks for the helpful overview. The GQP seems to be determined to prove through their words that they are not just dishonest and deeply dumb, but truly unfit for office.
Sadly, I doubt many of the people that voted for these trolls realize just what losers they've elected. They likely only hear the corporate propaganda and right-wing spew which has shown to be completely untethered to reality . . . .
Thanks for putting the "Freedom" caucus in quotes, but I do think "FreeDumb" is more accurate . . .
What a completely ludicrous system. Oh, and I got the Whoopi / Ghost reference - nice.
I was seriously hoping when I opened this, the headline would have been, "Kevin McCarthy, You in danger Gurl." We need to stop looking at Mace or any Republican to put country over party. This is a disgusting mess, thanks to Republicans. May they all be voted out in 2024.
I heard the title in my head as said by Whoopi.
McCarthy just keeps shooting himself in the foot, doesn't he? Guess he's learning one reason why Paul Ryan bailed out early when he was Speaker. IIRC Ryan didn't even want the job.
Rollie pollies of the GOP. 🤣 Nice visual. I also did not get the “Ghost” reference until others pointed it out.
Thank you for putting “Freedom” caucus in this quotation marks.
This is what happens when you negotiate with terrorists and give in to their demands...
Thank you once again for your reporting and your insights.
I do expect one of the FC wingnuts to move to vacate, and Biden to quietly confer with Jeffries to supply the democratic votes needed to keep McCarthy in place, as part of the price for the agreement.
No one should breath easily until the votes are counted in both the House and Senate. There are trolls lurking in the corridors of Congress.
Watching the lunatics destroy my retirement.
I am of the opinion that there were some deals made that don't have to do directly with the budget, or debt ceiling, but things like that Kevin McCarthy will get Democratic backing to stay House Leader if the MAGAts go rogue on him, and then the Dems will vote to keep him in power. However, I don't know this to be true, just trying to imagine what deals were made that sweetened the pot for good old Kev. because he knew he would be facing certain "shitburger" colleagues.