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Rhiannon12866

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16. Jeffries speech was historic, looked to the future. As for McCarthy, you didn't miss much.

Reply to bdamomma (Reply #15)

Sat Jan 7, 2023, 06:54 PM

Jan 2023

There was a lot of back-patting, he must have written it before putting the House through three days and 15 tries, not to mention physical confrontations. And he talked about going after administration policies and taking things from the people. It's going to be a long two years, if he lasts that long, and from what we saw of the infighting, I wouldn't bet on it. I'm rooting for Jeffries who has the backing of Pelosi, the support and the vision.

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Jeffries thanks Pelosi before handing gavel to McCarthy - MSNBC Reports [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 OP

Such greatness is such comfort. He gives over the gavel, but Hakeem is The Speaker. ancianita Jan 2023 #1

Yup, he was in charge the entire night amid the chaos and Pelosi told him how to handle it. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #2

People online are already looking forward to his running for president. ancianita Jan 2023 #3

I'm looking for him to become Speaker first, he has all the training for that and got votes tonight Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #4

For sure. ancianita Jan 2023 #5

They already got ugly tonight - twice! I don't expect the peace to last long Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #6

The Force is with us bdamomma Jan 2023 #11

Not to mention, he talked about what they've accomplished and will accomplish for the people Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #14

I watched bdamomma Jan 2023 #15

Jeffries speech was historic, looked to the future. As for McCarthy, you didn't miss much. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #16

The MAGAts in the House KS Toronado Jan 2023 #7

You're certainly right, they obviously learned nothing from the recent election Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #8

Omg bdamomma Jan 2023 #9

He was superb! And he certainly deserves that gavel - and has a bright future! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #10

A very bright bdamomma Jan 2023 #12

Good description, he's our hope for the future Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #13