McCarthy poised to fall short in second vote as G.O.P. revolt continues.
NYTs — Representative Kevin McCarthy of California lost a second vote for speaker on Tuesday as his pitched battle for the top job in the House continued, amid a rebellion among hard-right lawmakers that left the post up for grabs and prompted a historic struggle on the floor at the dawn of the new Republican majority.
The mutiny, waged by ultraconservative lawmakers who for weeks have held fast to their vow to oppose Mr. McCarthy, dealt a serious blow to the G.O.P. leader and laid bare deep divisions that threaten to make the party’s House majority ungovernable. But it did not end the California Republican’s bid for speaker. He has vowed to continue seeking the post, forcing multiple votes if necessary until he wins.
The House of Representatives will hold a second ballot for the Speakership for the first time since 1923, as Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of California failed to garner the support of the lower chamber’s majority.
Ten Republicans voted for Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs on the first ballot and nine voted for non-nominated candidates, dealing McCarthy a potentially insurmountable margin as he attempts to ascend to the gavel. The Californian needs 218 votes to be named Speaker, meaning he must flip 15 members on subsequent ballots. McCarthy previously garnered 188 votes in a November conference meeting. more
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Failed on the second ballot too. The rinos are panicking.
“The rinos are panicking.”
GOOD.
I REALLY DON’T GET THE PROCESS..HOW DID WE END UP WITH “MCCARTHY-OR-ELSE”??
I suspect this is all theater but it is fun to watch the likes of Jim Jordan and Matt Gaetz put some fear into that pack of gutless sellouts.
I don’t usually watch C-Span, but…
What was that flippant comment a few years back? “Elections have consequences”.
KR
I was concerned that Hakeem Jefries had 110 votes.
The R’s better pay close attention.
They should vote McCarthy out of Congress.
Before you can drain the swamp, you have to remove the RINO’s clogging the drain.
MTG’s defense and support of McCarthy and singling out other rebubs morning was indefensible. That woman got some s’plainin to do to.
Hope rides YET!!!
“I REALLY DON’T GET THE PROCESS..HOW DID WE END UP WITH “MCCARTHY-OR-ELSE”??”
Yeah, I don’t get it either. Even people I respect (Gingrinch for one) are absolutely clutching their pearls over this and I don’t get it. All I hear is that it’s bad to show division in the GOP. Well, I got news for them… there is division in the GOP. So maybe they should start acting like they understand that and stop expecting people to just go along with them.
Seriously, what am I missing here that it’s a bad thing for them to fight it out?
“Seriously, what am I missing here that it’s a bad thing for them to fight it out?”
Not bad for us.
Bad for career politicians who don’t earn their keep.
Lost the third vote as well. I liked Chip Roy’s speech.
KR
“Even people I respect (Gingrinch for one) ”
Careful! Old Newt wrote a piece here not long ago applauding the accomplishments of Biden. I’m not joking.
“Careful! Old Newt wrote a piece here not long ago applauding the accomplishments of Biden. I’m not joking.”
Well, I didn’t say I agreed with everything he says because I don’t. I do love listening to him talk about history though.
Mccain, romney, now mccarthy Will non-swamp republicans ever learn to stop backing swamp losers????
Jesse Watters
Tucker Carlson
and an ever decreasing amount of Guyyfeld
The only ones I will watch anymore on fox
F##K fox news and the Plastic Botoxxed Shoe Fetishing Whores.
And watch out giving any private info to the fox bible sellers.
The most expensive thing you will ever buy is something “FREE” on fox. Like a Free Guide To Unobtainable Sky Bridge To Prosperity.
Fox sucks almost as bad as msNBC.
The republicucks never fail to live up to my low expectations.
“They should vote McCarthy out of Congress.”
He’ll be running for (P)resident in ’24.
Failed three votes. This newest Congress is off to a great start! Seriously — I fucking despise McCarthy, almost as much as I despise McConnell.
Boot McCarthy the hell out!