Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 23:19     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What is the HFC?


House Fans of Cheetoh-man


House Freedom Criminals (Caucus)
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 22:25     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:They’re supposed to be on recess starting the 17th through the following week. Isn’t it to their advantage to try and get something done before then? With the speaker mess though I have a feeling we’re back to square one again.

The House GOP doesn't usually act to its advantage, and they're rarely capable of following any strategy at all.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 21:49     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
They’re supposed to be on recess starting the 17th through the following week. Isn’t it to their advantage to try and get something done before then? With the speaker mess though I have a feeling we’re back to square one again.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 20:03     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:What is the HFC?


House Fans of Cheetoh-man
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 20:01     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:200+ Republicans still want to keep McCarthy. Seems like it would be crazy to give into the demands of a few crazies, some of whom are despised by most members, and elect another speaker. So I think the most logical resolution is that McCarthy is re-elected in exchange for a pledge not to hold a vote on another CR unless it contains drastic spending cuts and immigration law changes, which will be non-starters to the Dems, forcing a shutdown.

If the GOP figures out the speaker situation soon maybe they’ll even have time to pass a spending bill of their own…


Agree on the first part, not so sure about the second part. Didn't he already make promises to the HFC that they believe he has broken and, if so, why would they trust him again. I think it's more likely McCarthy or the next speaker makes some concession to a few moderate dems to get over the finish line.


200 Democrats voted for Jeffries. Moderate Republicans should vote for a functional USA.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 19:57     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:This is a dysfunctional country.


Republicans are unfit to govern, they can't even run the lower chamber and their last president tried to overthrow the government. Shame!
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 19:55     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
This is a dysfunctional country.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 19:55     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:200+ Republicans still want to keep McCarthy. Seems like it would be crazy to give into the demands of a few crazies, some of whom are despised by most members, and elect another speaker. So I think the most logical resolution is that McCarthy is re-elected in exchange for a pledge not to hold a vote on another CR unless it contains drastic spending cuts and immigration law changes, which will be non-starters to the Dems, forcing a shutdown.

If the GOP figures out the speaker situation soon maybe they’ll even have time to pass a spending bill of their own…


Since McCarthy announced he won’t run for Speaker again, these next few weeks should be interesting. Sigh.

Yup, posted too soon! Can’t blame McCarthy for calling it quits.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 19:44     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:200+ Republicans still want to keep McCarthy. Seems like it would be crazy to give into the demands of a few crazies, some of whom are despised by most members, and elect another speaker. So I think the most logical resolution is that McCarthy is re-elected in exchange for a pledge not to hold a vote on another CR unless it contains drastic spending cuts and immigration law changes, which will be non-starters to the Dems, forcing a shutdown.

If the GOP figures out the speaker situation soon maybe they’ll even have time to pass a spending bill of their own…


Since McCarthy announced he won’t run for Speaker again, these next few weeks should be interesting. Sigh.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 19:27     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:200+ Republicans still want to keep McCarthy. Seems like it would be crazy to give into the demands of a few crazies, some of whom are despised by most members, and elect another speaker. So I think the most logical resolution is that McCarthy is re-elected in exchange for a pledge not to hold a vote on another CR unless it contains drastic spending cuts and immigration law changes, which will be non-starters to the Dems, forcing a shutdown.

If the GOP figures out the speaker situation soon maybe they’ll even have time to pass a spending bill of their own…


Agree on the first part, not so sure about the second part. Didn't he already make promises to the HFC that they believe he has broken and, if so, why would they trust him again. I think it's more likely McCarthy or the next speaker makes some concession to a few moderate dems to get over the finish line.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 19:16     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Also it’s hard to see Ukraine getting more funding now.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 19:14     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
200+ Republicans still want to keep McCarthy. Seems like it would be crazy to give into the demands of a few crazies, some of whom are despised by most members, and elect another speaker. So I think the most logical resolution is that McCarthy is re-elected in exchange for a pledge not to hold a vote on another CR unless it contains drastic spending cuts and immigration law changes, which will be non-starters to the Dems, forcing a shutdown.

If the GOP figures out the speaker situation soon maybe they’ll even have time to pass a spending bill of their own…
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 18:36     Subject: Re:Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:It's not gonna happen. Everybody blinked with this one. They won't get this close next time.


I am this PP returning. I was sure we wouldn't have one in November. Now I am less sure.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 18:29     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Yes, if this disarray continues there will be no time.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2023 18:26     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
With McCarthy out this seems more likely, right?