Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who initiated the rebellion that took down former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, suggested he would do “everything” to block Joyce's power-for-McHenry plan. He argued on Thursday that it amounted to "twisting and torturing the constitution to empower a temporary speaker.”
Reps. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Scott Perry (R-Pa.), who chairs the Trump-aligned Freedom Caucus, also slammed the proposal to empower McHenry and indicated that conservatives would oppose it in large numbers.
"This is the biggest F.U. to Republican voters I’ve ever seen," Banks said.
Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) took the broader fury to a new level during Thursday's meeting by asking Jordan to step down as speaker nominee if he supports empowering McHenry, describing his simultaneous refusal to end his campaign as self-serving, according to two people familiar with her remarks.
“If you look at the mix of who is voting against him now, it’s more the senior members. And they’re just resolved and they’re not going to take that, [Good! Vote Every Single One Out]” said Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), who backs Jordan but has flirted with throwing his hat in the ring if the Ohioan withdraws.
I agree 110%! It can’t be one of the 10% that’ll survive the Congressional arrests to lead us out. A “fall guy” is needed. It’s either going to be a “nobody knows much about him/her” Rep, or Jefferies. It’s gotta be someone to help lead the train-wreck, or be totally incompetent to make clear decisions when we hit and lean out off the precipice. An idiot doing nothing as the US and world are going ape-shit.
It won't happen. You think they don't have a plan in place to blame Republicans? Even if the economy crashes, they'll blame it on President Trump. Its a good thing he still controls the military though, else we would be in really hot water. I think we won't have a crash, but things will progressively get better. Then President Trump can announce that he is the true president and he is responsible for all the progress that has been made. The Deep State can't fight against that.
Makes sense. Jordan was never going to win. A Trump endorsed speaker cannot be at the helm during this collapse.
A theory with merit. It was useful in outing some more RINOS.
I think this is one reason Jordan should keep going. First there were 20 RINOS, then 22. How far can we go? The more the better.
While Jim may lose the vote for SOTH, it is far better in the long run if ALL of the RINOs lose their next elections.
Clean the DAMN HOUSE!
Additional sauce here.
I agree 110%! It can’t be one of the 10% that’ll survive the Congressional arrests to lead us out. A “fall guy” is needed. It’s either going to be a “nobody knows much about him/her” Rep, or Jefferies. It’s gotta be someone to help lead the train-wreck, or be totally incompetent to make clear decisions when we hit and lean out off the precipice. An idiot doing nothing as the US and world are going ape-shit.
Good Call. The Cabal needs to be at the helm when the economy crashes and burns so they'll be held responsible for it
It won't happen. You think they don't have a plan in place to blame Republicans? Even if the economy crashes, they'll blame it on President Trump. Its a good thing he still controls the military though, else we would be in really hot water. I think we won't have a crash, but things will progressively get better. Then President Trump can announce that he is the true president and he is responsible for all the progress that has been made. The Deep State can't fight against that.
I like it.
And collapse is imminent