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3. I doubt 212 dems would vote to oust McCarthy, or even 12, UNLESS a better replacement...

Sat Jan 7, 2023, 11:14 PM

Jan 2023

...was in the wings, that's my point. If I'm reading this correctly, that would seem to make the motion to vacate a fairly empty threat.

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You are correct. It will serve as a filibuster. It will waste time. Kennah Jan 2023 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2023 #8

His long term survival is getting Hakeem to support him. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2023 #2

The new rule can be used to halt action over and over. brush Jan 2023 #4

My thinking too. brush Jan 2023 #10

There are over 430 reps, each one can do it whenever they want... brush Jan 2023 #11

I'd be scared shitless of the Democratic Caucus if i was Kevin. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2023 #12

Democrats can vote No and likely sink him or we can vote "present" Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #13