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LonePirate

(13,882 posts)
12. Jeffries winning is not as far-fetched as you think.
Tue Jan 3, 2023, 09:57 PM
Jan 2023

By no means is it likely or even close to likely. However, I'd say he has a 25% chance and that's only because there are enough moderate/sane Republicans and Republicans who represent solid Biden voting districts that their concern for the country or their jobs will make them compromise. If a MAGAT stands a chance to become Speaker, that will make their lives and political futures a total nightmare. Those Repubs could tire of the circus and visit reality for a short period of time and vote for Jeffries. Again, I don't think it's likely but almost nothing would surprise me if Republicans become desperate or angry in the days ahead.

The head of lettuce, maybe? canuckledragger Jan 2023 #1
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A rock. Like a pet rock from the 70's. Its name is Jerry. JanMichael Jan 2023 #4
McCarthy is the "name" lees1975 Jan 2023 #5
Dems will not vote a Repub Speaker unless it looks like one of the extremists will win. LonePirate Jan 2023 #7
This!!☝️ onetexan Jan 2023 #8
Scaramucci Kennah Jan 2023 #6
Flynn thinks he's big moniss Jan 2023 #9
Lmfao, 21% picked Jeffries! Polybius Jan 2023 #10
Jeffries winning is not as far-fetched as you think. LonePirate Jan 2023 #12
It's impossible Polybius Jan 2023 #15
One possibility that I think is unlikely is a replica of the old NY IDC Renew Deal Jan 2023 #17
Dems are not going to supply 212 votes without receiving something in return. LonePirate Jan 2023 #18
The best and only chance for a Democrat Speaker is Henry Cuellar Polybius Jan 2023 #20
The only republicans that would vote for Jeffries would be headed for retirement Renew Deal Jan 2023 #16
To early to tell. Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #11
Liz Cheney Jeebo Jan 2023 #13
No way. It will be some lower level white guy mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #14
I don't see every Democrat supporting Cheney onenote Jan 2023 #21
Mickey Mouse ZonkerHarris Jan 2023 #19
BREAKING: Wilted, limp, lettuce leaf elected Speaker of the House. LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2023 #22
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