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honest.abe

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5. I think the Dems are going to do it.

Reply to obamanut2012 (Reply #3)

Thu Oct 19, 2023, 12:21 PM

Oct 2023

The top Democrat in the House — Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the leading vote-getter in both speaker votes thanks to his united caucus — said before Wednesday’s vote that “all options are on the table.”

He reiterated that House Democrats have two goals: preventing Mr. Jordan from obtaining the speakership and keeping the government running.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/us/politics/patrick-mchenry-house-speaker.html

Blue Dogs Endorse Bipartisan Path Forward for U.S. House
https://bluedogcaucus-golden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/blue-dogs-endorse-bipartisan-path-forward-for-us-house

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Leader Jeffries has an interesting decision to make. [View all] drray23 Oct 2023 OP

I think they actually have to elect a speaker, I don't see this extending his powers Walleye Oct 2023 #1

Good point about motion to vacate if McHenry doesnt cooperate. honest.abe Oct 2023 #2

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), President Pro Tem of the Senate is currently 2nd in line CottonBear Oct 2023 #9

McHenry is worse than McCarthy, and Rep Jeffreies knows that obamanut2012 Oct 2023 #3

I think the Dems are going to do it. honest.abe Oct 2023 #5

Any agreement cannot be an open book, gab13by13 Oct 2023 #4

Don't trust them on any concessions, and McHenry is Karl Rove lite. haele Oct 2023 #6

Dems only vote for Hakeem Jeffries. onecaliberal Oct 2023 #7

McHenry won't let go of the gavel C_U_L8R Oct 2023 #8

If a pound of flesh is given up, yes. boston bean Oct 2023 #10

What Jeffries needs to do is what he is doing: hold the line, keep Dems together Hekate Oct 2023 #11

This, just this. calimary Oct 2023 #12

Regardless, the repubs have the majority. cachukis Oct 2023 #13