Senate GOP divided over race to replace McCarthy

[mystery-ak]

 Senate GOP divided over race to replace McCarthy
by Alexander Bolton - 10/09/23 6:00 AM ET

The race for House Speaker is dividing Senate Republicans, reflecting the broader division in the GOP between traditional and MAGA-aligned conservatives. 

Many mainstream Republican senators are quietly rooting for the House to elect Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) over Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and for the transition to happen as quickly as possible to quell voters’ concerns about the Republican Party’s ability to govern. 

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), the chairman of the Republican Study Committee, dropped out of the Speaker’s race Saturday.

Lawmakers who want Scalise to lead the House think he would have a better working relationship with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and could do a better job of finessing must-pass bills through the House. 

Many Republican senators are also leery of the House impeachment inquiry that Jordan is leading with House Oversight Committee Chairman Jim Comer (R-Ky.) — something they see as a bad political move before the 2024 election. 

The have warned that impeachment is a “political loser” and that Republicans are better off talking about the economy, border security and crime. 

But Senate Republicans who have aligned themselves with former President Trump want to shake up the party establishment in Washington and favor Jordan. 

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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4244261-senate-gop-divided-over-race-to-replace-mccarthy/

[mystery-ak]

We don't have time for this shit...pick and vote for someone..

[Wingnut]

We don't have time for this shit....

It is what Repubs do.  A monkey shit fight at the zoo is more organized the our House Republicans

[mystery-ak]

Centrist Republicans float reinstating McCarthy as speaker following Israel attacks
by Rachel Schilke, Breaking News Reporter
October 09, 2023 08:06 AM

Some Republicans are considering a move to reinstate Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as top leader of the House as the chamber finds itself without a speaker during a war involving one of the country's strongest allies.

Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group, attacked Israel early Saturday. At least 700 Israelis and 400 Palestinians have been killed after Israel launched a counterattack against Gaza. President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have told Israeli leaders that the United States stands behind Israel and will offer additional aid over the coming days.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/centrist-republicans-want-mccarthy-speaker-israel-attacks

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Picking a Speaker isn't the Senate's business anyway.

[GtHawk]

Picking a Speaker isn't the Senate's business anyway.

That was my thought, besides republicans in the Senate couldn't get rid of so they should worry about themselves.

[Cyber Liberty]

Picking a Speaker isn't the Senate's business anyway.

Which is why I can't seem to give a crap what Turtle's Senate wants.

[Fishrrman]

mystery observes (succinctly):
"We don't have time for this shit...pick and vote for someone.."

Either Scalise or Jordan would do well enough right now.
Stop the infighting.

Why don't Mr. Scalise and Mr. Jordan act like gentlemen and simply draw lots for the winner?
(or else flip a coin)

[Cyber Liberty]

mystery observes (succinctly):
"We don't have time for this shit...pick and vote for someone.."

Either Scalise or Jordan would do well enough right now.
Stop the infighting.

Why don't Mr. Scalise and Mr. Jordan act like gentlemen and simply draw lots for the winner?
(or else flip a coin)

Just keep the frick'n Senators out of it....they are too proud of their Turtle.

[Wingnut]

Just keep the frick'n Senators out of it....they are too proud of their Turtle.

Schummer and the Turtle are so tight they probably jerk each other off in the Senate sauna.

[Cyber Liberty]

Schummer and the Turtle are so tight they probably jerk each other off in the Senate sauna.

There's a whole frick'n circle in there....