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EarlG

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1. It's just crazy what happens when Republicans are put in charge

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Nov 20, 2025, 12:07 PM

Nov 20

Former Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy, after Republicans won the House in 2022: "Americans are ready for a new direction, and House Republicans are ready to deliver."

McCarthy's successor Mike Johnson, today: "I would like us to get back to normal Congress, it's just no one knows what that looks like anymore."

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But who has been in charge of the House for the last 3 years? [View all] tblue37 Nov 20 OP

It's just crazy what happens when Republicans are put in charge EarlG Nov 20 #1

Maybe Gilgamike should stop wandering in the desert. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Nov 20 #2