Speaker of the House Vote Thread

[Anonymous]

This is all good theater for the DC crowd, but I really don’t think the rest of America cares. If it takes a few days to pick a speaker the practical impact is negligible.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I should learn how to read lips. These close ups on c-span are really close.

Something interesting I read about this yesterday, after the speaker takes control, the Republicans will control the C-SPAN cameras, and we won’t get the same camera work including the pans all over and the closeups.

This is correct. This is why we are getting some great shots.

This is some sweet, sweet CSPAN revenge. Ha ha ha.

AV Club nerds, represent!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is all good theater for the DC crowd, but I really don’t think the rest of America cares. If it takes a few days to pick a speaker the practical impact is negligible.

Sure. no one cares about anything, politics is all just a game. Failing to raise the debt ceiling limit was just a game, shutting the federal government for over a month was just a game, it's all just a game.

[Anonymous]

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It also means they won't go for anyone more moderate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is all good theater for the DC crowd, but I really don’t think the rest of America cares. If it takes a few days to pick a speaker the practical impact is negligible.

They can’t even put their pants on, there’s no way they can go to work.

[Anonymous]

I know this is all fun and games, but God forbid there's an international crisis or domestic crisis at home and we have no elected house to address it

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Dem's are holding strong as a united front. The Republicans are just a disaster, specifically the "Freedom Caucus".

The R party let the [crazy] dogs out. Now, they can't control them. They unleashed their crazies onto this entire country.

Yep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know this is all fun and games, but God forbid there's an international crisis or domestic crisis at home and we have no elected house to address it

Right. Because the House is usually so important and useful in those situations. (Eye roll)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know this is all fun and games, but God forbid there's an international crisis or domestic crisis at home and we have no elected house to address it

Right. Because the House is usually so important and useful in those situations. (Eye roll)

DP. Don't be so obtuse, it is important to have a functioning government at all levels to address issues

[Anonymous]

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Good idea but who would nominate him? The MAGAs won’t and the other Rs are sticking with Kevin. Maybe a moderate Democrat would once Kevin stands down?

I don't see that happening.

I said something similar yesterday, but this is a Washington parlor game. If 60% of Americans 17 and over could name the most recent Speaker of the House I would be shocked. This matters to people who follow politics/the base of both parties. Dem voters don't want to see Hakeem Jeffries' name withdrawn or someone challenging him. What do Democrats gain by doing anything but remaining unified?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know this is all fun and games, but God forbid there's an international crisis or domestic crisis at home and we have no elected house to address it

Right. Because the House is usually so important and useful in those situations. (Eye roll)

DP. Don't be so obtuse, it is important to have a functioning government at all levels to address issues

Biden can handle whatever comes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dem's are holding strong as a united front. The Republicans are just a disaster, specifically the "Freedom Caucus".

The R party let the [crazy] dogs out. Now, they can't control them. They unleashed their crazies onto this entire country.

this

[Anonymous]

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Good idea but who would nominate him? The MAGAs won’t and the other Rs are sticking with Kevin. Maybe a moderate Democrat would once Kevin stands down?

I don't see that happening.

I said something similar yesterday, but this is a Washington parlor game. If 60% of Americans 17 and over could name the most recent Speaker of the House I would be shocked. This matters to people who follow politics/the base of both parties. Dem voters don't want to see Hakeem Jeffries' name withdrawn or someone challenging him. What do Democrats gain by doing anything but remaining unified?

You don’t think people would know Pelosi was the most recent speaker?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Good idea but who would nominate him? The MAGAs won’t and the other Rs are sticking with Kevin. Maybe a moderate Democrat would once Kevin stands down?

I don't see that happening.

I said something similar yesterday, but this is a Washington parlor game. If 60% of Americans 17 and over could name the most recent Speaker of the House I would be shocked. This matters to people who follow politics/the base of both parties. Dem voters don't want to see Hakeem Jeffries' name withdrawn or someone challenging him. What do Democrats gain by doing anything but remaining unified?

I’m PP and I don’t see that happening, so I’m wondering what scenario produces an Amash (or Bacon, or another moderate) nomination.

[Anonymous]

I don't know how this works, but if Jeffries has more votes than McCarthy, why isn't he the new Speaker? Why is the GOP able to keep taking vote after vote? Nothing is changing. Clearly I'm missing something here.