Well, as you know, the speakership battle is over, and while yes, Kevin McCarthy, the swampy backstabber did finally grab the gavel, the MAGA wing of the party grabbed a lot of power, and we needed that. We didn’t have the numbers needed to get one of our “America First” guys into the chair, so like it or not, this was the next bet outcome. The type of power that we got will help us more in the long run than just “obstructing” Kevin McCarthy would have. I know some of you don’t want to hear that right now, but it’s the truth.
The concessions include changing the House rules to empower every lawmaker to call for a vote to oust the Speaker at any time; giving the House Freedom Caucus, of which most of the holdouts are members, four seats on the powerful House Rules Committee; and appointing some of the chamber’s most conservative lawmakers as chairs to a handful of subcommittees. The Washington Post also reported that McCarthy agreed to allow floor votes on a border security bill and a measure that would institute term limits on House members.
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House members have always been able to make a so-called motion to vacate, which leads to a snap vote on whether the Speaker should be replaced. But as Speaker, Democrat Nancy Pelosi weakened the rule to allow only a party leader or a majority vote by one party to force such a vote. By returning to the old system where any member can make a motion to vacate, it will make it easier for McCarthy critics to throw a wrench into his ability to lead a governing coalition. The change, however, is more symbolic than anything else. There would still need to be the support of a majority of the House to ultimately remove the Speaker. And as the last week has shown, most of the chamber’s GOP conference is with McCarthy and haven’t been shy to express their disdain for the 20 Republicans who are standing in his way. In other words, even a handful of dissidents would still have a hard time pulling off a leadership coup.
Yes, it would still be hard to remove McCarthy, BUT, I don’t think he will even want that drama, so my guess is he’ll tread very carefully. He knows a lot of people despise him in and outside of Congress.
The bottom line is that the concessions agreed upon, will allow Freedom Caucus/MAGA legislators to end McCarthy’s run if need be. And that’s good. We also now have “committee power” which is also good.
And you know we did well, when the commies on the left are not happy.
Kevin McCarthy won the Speakership by making backdoor deals with MAGA zealots and election deniers.
And with six Republicans voting present, he didn’t even get a majority.
— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) January 7, 2023
The entire situation was chaotic, but I think it was good for the country. However, it was also revealing… There was a very bizarre moment that unfolded on live TV, between Matt Gaetz and some unidentified Rep on the House floor, and to say this was “creepy” and threatening-looking would be an understatement.
Many people believe this is TN congressman Tim Burchett. I can’t confirm who this is, but whatever is going on, is creepy. Definitely looks and feels like a creepy “Deep State” moment.
You can watch the video below:
Disturbing scene on the House floor last night… pic.twitter.com/YwQ8UXmUS6
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 7, 2023
Very disturbing. The look on Matt’s face says it all, right? What do you think he said to Matt?
This post originally appeared on WayneDupree.com.
