"In any normal, functioning government," whatever Republican Representatives remain who actually care about their constituents would vote with Democrats to elect Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker, and stop the extremist agenda - which would seriously hurt those constituents - dead in its tracks.
I got a glance of a single line that tfg wrote,"The party of 'common sense'."Holy Crapola that is the funniest thing on Earth.These Qnuts and MAGAats wouldn't know common sense if it came up and bit all of them on their fat asses.Are you friggin kidding me??
Happy New Year to all the sane-ish(lol)people out there,and to all a good day,and night.🥳🎉🎊🤩
Trump has a delusional world in which he lives. What he says is the opposite of reality. For him to claim there was “voter fraud” in the 2024 election, implying that it was the Democrats, is beyond rich. And then for him to talk about his victory as “professional, and calm” makes me want to punch him in the mouth. It was calm because Democrats do NOT storm the Capitol and claim that the election was stolen, even though they should pronounce it thus with all the gerrymandering and voter suppression efforts successfully executed by red states. Funny that Biden never said he won a “mandate” when he whipped Trump in 2020, winning by 8 million in the popular vote. Trump’s “flawless” campaign would be better called a “truthless” campaign. His gall and his absurdities are legendary, not his campaign. I must decompress before the next 4 years roll over us like a really bad tsunami.
What a fantastic idea. I am not promoting this or any other dammit doll website (since I literally just heard about it from Mark), but these look funny as all hell! https://www.dammitdolls.com/
"So while we may get a chuckle and a few satisfying shakes of our heads should the GOP implode once more on Friday, we might grow increasingly nervous should they spend weeks or even months trying to elect a Speaker."
Sure, sure, but I am thoroughly enjoying the chuckle!!
Actually, failing to elect a Speaker will not prevent the electoral vote count. The new Electoral Count Act (passed in 2022) provides that the "presiding officer" of the House and the Senate preside. When there is no Speaker, a federal statute provides that the Clerk of the House is the "presiding officer".
I’m not so sure. The new House has to actually convene and adopt the rules and agree to abide by the Electoral Count Act, if I’m not mistaken. Without a House Speaker, they can’t even call the House to order. But this is a gray area that experts are fighting over.
The Clerk of the House is the Presiding Officer until the House elects a Speaker. That is the only way they can function and elect a Speaker, regardless of how long it takes.
Thank you Richard and pdonoho! Even with Jay’s reservations (understandable since this is totally uncharted territory), I appreciate hearing this reading of the plain text of the ECRA and House protocol.
Well, if it helps any, my sorry TX-38 Congressman Wesley Hunt is mainly known for missing votes; so maybe he won’t show and it will cause the GOP even more worries. BTW, I think he’s absent so much because he was caught spending campaign money on himself for personal items. The Ethics Committee “cleared” him but won’t release the report!
What a lying, thieving jackass. The only positive about living in Texas is my rep is a long time, honest Democrat. I live in a small sea of blue surrounded by the ugly color of red.
This is going to be a 4 year long Coen brothers movie, isn't it?
Maybe a 4 year Roy Cohn movie
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Will there be a wood chipper involved?
LOL!
I beg to differ:
"In any normal, functioning government," whatever Republican Representatives remain who actually care about their constituents would vote with Democrats to elect Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker, and stop the extremist agenda - which would seriously hurt those constituents - dead in its tracks.
Let’s have a quick check about which Emperor is wearing no clothes… it’s ALWAYS projection with those on the Felon’s side of the divide.
Yeah, I had to laugh too at that Republican’s comment. Always projection.
I got a glance of a single line that tfg wrote,"The party of 'common sense'."Holy Crapola that is the funniest thing on Earth.These Qnuts and MAGAats wouldn't know common sense if it came up and bit all of them on their fat asses.Are you friggin kidding me??
Happy New Year to all the sane-ish(lol)people out there,and to all a good day,and night.🥳🎉🎊🤩
Trump has a delusional world in which he lives. What he says is the opposite of reality. For him to claim there was “voter fraud” in the 2024 election, implying that it was the Democrats, is beyond rich. And then for him to talk about his victory as “professional, and calm” makes me want to punch him in the mouth. It was calm because Democrats do NOT storm the Capitol and claim that the election was stolen, even though they should pronounce it thus with all the gerrymandering and voter suppression efforts successfully executed by red states. Funny that Biden never said he won a “mandate” when he whipped Trump in 2020, winning by 8 million in the popular vote. Trump’s “flawless” campaign would be better called a “truthless” campaign. His gall and his absurdities are legendary, not his campaign. I must decompress before the next 4 years roll over us like a really bad tsunami.
I am going to strap a piece of foam to my forehead so that I can protect myself from all the head banging on various hard surfaces...
I got a “Dammit Doll” at our gag Christmas party. I think it will be destroyed within a week.
What a fantastic idea. I am not promoting this or any other dammit doll website (since I literally just heard about it from Mark), but these look funny as all hell! https://www.dammitdolls.com/
🤣🤣
"So while we may get a chuckle and a few satisfying shakes of our heads should the GOP implode once more on Friday, we might grow increasingly nervous should they spend weeks or even months trying to elect a Speaker."
Sure, sure, but I am thoroughly enjoying the chuckle!!
"Deep breath." And hold it for how long? 🥴
At least four years, though I have my doubts whether there will be another presidential election in my lifetime.
“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.“ - N. Bonaparte.
Happy New Year Jay, I don't always say it, but you keep this old lady sane through the year!! And I thank you for it!
Me too and I am probably older than you!
Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House!
Actually, failing to elect a Speaker will not prevent the electoral vote count. The new Electoral Count Act (passed in 2022) provides that the "presiding officer" of the House and the Senate preside. When there is no Speaker, a federal statute provides that the Clerk of the House is the "presiding officer".
I’m not so sure. The new House has to actually convene and adopt the rules and agree to abide by the Electoral Count Act, if I’m not mistaken. Without a House Speaker, they can’t even call the House to order. But this is a gray area that experts are fighting over.
The Clerk of the House is the Presiding Officer until the House elects a Speaker. That is the only way they can function and elect a Speaker, regardless of how long it takes.
But is the Clerk authorized to preside over other business, or just the election of a speaker?
Thank you Richard and pdonoho! Even with Jay’s reservations (understandable since this is totally uncharted territory), I appreciate hearing this reading of the plain text of the ECRA and House protocol.
Well, if it helps any, my sorry TX-38 Congressman Wesley Hunt is mainly known for missing votes; so maybe he won’t show and it will cause the GOP even more worries. BTW, I think he’s absent so much because he was caught spending campaign money on himself for personal items. The Ethics Committee “cleared” him but won’t release the report!
What a lying, thieving jackass. The only positive about living in Texas is my rep is a long time, honest Democrat. I live in a small sea of blue surrounded by the ugly color of red.
Great and informative post.
The MAGA Moron Mess is yet another reminder that the very first Big Lie was/is "America first." These clowns do anything but that.
Happy New Year, all you Status Kuo'ers!
To you as well!🫶🏼
Dear lord! Could things get any more effed up? Don’t answer that!