House Speaker Vote Live 2nd Thread

[Maj. Bill Martin]

So you favor a Democracy?

Uh, no.  We're talking about the House of Representatives, right?

[Hoodat]

So you favor a Democracy?
Rare poster, constant lurker but I gotta tell ya, I really like how this Constitutional Republic thing works.
I'm enjoying watching a party NOT hijacked by a singular principle of follow the leader and get along to get along.

You should post more often, @oldno7

[Free Vulcan]

Conservative Speaker Candidate Donalds Has PERFECT Response to Retaliation Threats

https://twitter.com/RepDonaldsPress/status/1611009574135562253

However, what did tickle my interest a bit was an epic retort from Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida, who was the consensus alternative for House Speaker in opposition to McCarthy.

So who is this guy, and where did he come from? Better yet, what is it about him that is moderately more interesting than his counterparts who no doubt are enjoying the secondary warmth from his recent spotlight?

https://thepoliticalinsider.com/conservative-speaker-candidate-donalds-has-perfect-response-to-retaliation-threats/

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I've heard this guy speak several times. Keep your eye on him.

[Hoodat]

There are 200 other members of that caucus who aren't going to accept all the prime committee slots going to a small group of dissenters.

You seem to be upset that Conservatives are trying to gain a foothold in the Republican Party.

[deb]

So you favor a Democracy?
Rare poster, constant lurker but I gotta tell ya, I really like how this Constitutional Republic thing works.
I'm enjoying watching a party NOT hijacked by a singular principle of follow the leader and get along to get along.

Great post! Please do it more often. 

[Free Vulcan]

Showtime!

[deb]

And they’re off!

[Free Vulcan]

And they’re off!

Like a herd of turtles.

[Cyber Liberty]

I'm just now rejoining this thread.  It appears the time since the Adjournment last night we've just been fighting over the two sides...

[mystery-ak]

Olivia Beavers
@Olivia_Beavers
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1m
Back to the floor for third day, 7th ballot starting soon

[catfish1957]

I'm just now rejoining this thread.  It appears the time since the Adjournment last night we've just been fighting over the two sides...

Nawww....   just spirited discussion....   

Anyone got a C-Span link handy?

[mystery-ak]

Tim Pool
@Timcast
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28s
311 members present hahahaha

[Free Vulcan]

So you favor a Democracy?
Rare poster, constant lurker but I gotta tell ya, I really like how this Constitutional Republic thing works.
I'm enjoying watching a party NOT hijacked by a singular principle of follow the leader and get along to get along.

I'll take grinding this out over coronations, empty suits, helmet hair, flag waving, and back slapping. This has been refreshing.

[Free Vulcan]

Nawww....   just spirited discussion....   

Anyone got a C-Span link handy?

Updated the one on the front page for today...

[Bigun]

Nawww....   just spirited discussion....   

Anyone got a C-Span link handy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5dLUd7rUpk

[Kamaji]

I'll take grinding this out over coronations, empty suits, helmet hair, flag waving, and back slapping. This has been refreshing.

It definitely has been an exemplary exercise in democratic political principles. 

[Free Vulcan]

Goodness, the speechifying.  Shoot me now.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

You seem to be upset that Conservatives are trying to gain a foothold in the Republican Party.

No, I'd rather elect more of them, in general.  And smarter ones, especially.  The dumb ones tend to do more harm than good, so I'm not a tremendous fan of them even if they are conservative.

[Wingnut]

So you favor a Democracy?
Rare poster, constant lurker but I gotta tell ya, I really like how this Constitutional Republic thing works.
I'm enjoying watching a party NOT hijacked by a singular principle of follow the leader and get along to get along.

I like the cut of this guys jib.

[mystery-ak]

Guy Benson
@guypbenson
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11s
John James (R-MI), nominates McCarthy ahead of the 7th ballot, giving the best nominating speech thus far.

[mystery-ak]

Olivia Beavers
@Olivia_Beavers
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22s
DAN BISHOP (R-NC) nominates DONALDS -- another day of him being put forward as their pick for speaker

[Free Vulcan]

Donalds has been nominated again, so see if the bloc is going to stay together.

[deb]

Guy Benson
@guypbenson
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11s
John James (R-MI), nominates McCarthy ahead of the 7th ballot, giving the best nominating speech thus far.

That was a good speech. McCarthy soaked in the adulation, no doubt.

[oldno7]

Uh, no.  We're talking about the House of Representatives, right?

 Yes, I believe we are.
If you still prefer electing a Speaker by simple majority--We would Get Hakeem Jeffries as illustrated by all previous 6 votes.
Apparently someone much smarter than me decided simple majority is fine but "only" by the majority party in electing a speaker.
You're much wiser than I so I'm sure I left holes in my analysis you can contend.

[mystery-ak]

Olivia Beavers
@Olivia_Beavers
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4m
Bishop notes that they could have the first black speaker in reference to Donalds, but then Democrats and the KM holdouts stood up and all cheered. Dems chanting "Hakeem" loudly.