McCarthy claims he HAS the votes and expects to clinch on lucky 14th try – TONIGHT
Marathon loser of House speaker votes Kevin McCarthy told CNN shortly after the 13th ballot — in which he finally had the most votes but still did not get the majority — that he thinks …
Thread from Jenna Ellis who says the motion to vacate is the key concession because it gives the group of 20 the power to remove McCarthy if he strays from his promises.
https://twitter.com/jennaellisesq/status/1611527015726735360
...the speaker can find a "work around" to defeat that...
That’s what I’m wondering. It’s hard determine what’s real and what’s spin without a great understanding of how the House works.
...sadly true....
Over/Under in How many days in as Speaker McCarthy betrays them all and has the Freedom caucus blacklisted and its members censured?
...before the Cherry trees blossom....
If they cave...they have been played. Why do they believe he will stand by his word? Only real men do that.
...of course not...
Allegedly, two of the six may switch their vote to “present”. That would clinch it.
Who knows if it’s a done deal though
No means no Kevin!
I think they would have just called it a day if they didn't think it would happen at 14 or soon.
...prime time....
He's been saying something like that all along, but from what I'm reading he may be correct this time.
...it has turned into a war of attrition....
...divide and conquer....
....this is the result of "individual" pursuits of the 20 holdouts....
I hope not. Funny. If he got in after 10 days, I'd probably be able to tolerate it.