Somewhere in Washington, two blocks from the Capitol, in the winter darkness, Kevin McCarthy is taking a walk to chase off nervous energy. Looking at all the Christmas decorations, he can’t help himself and starts whispering a tune
“On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, Matt Gaetz’s head on a tall tree…On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… FIVE Golden votes!”
Yes, according to Hugh Hewitt, who – unlike Kevin McCarthy, was ready to name the names of McCarthy’s madmen, Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Bob Good (R-VA), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Ralph Norman (R-SC), and Matt Gaetz (R-FL), stand squarely in the way of McCarthy’s speakership. One has to wonder if there aren’t more, waiting to see if the block of five holds out, freeing them to “bargain on a compromise.” Elise Stefanik would chew her eyebrows off to be speaker but can’t outright vote against McCarthy until, and if, the five hold together.
Ultimately, the five know that McCarthy’s only real choice is to buy them off with prestigious positions or they’ll find someone who will. Bargaining with five people in his own caucus is something McCarthy best get used to if he becomes speaker. Because on any given day for the next two years, any set of five GOPers can hold McCarthy hostage.
But this is the first and most important block of five… or more, and it seems as though McCarthy is in a bit of a panic. In speaking to Hewitt, McCarthy said; LINK
“You want to take advantage of having the majority. Remember, this is a presidential year, so you only have so many months to really get out there and govern.”
Govern what? The Democrats control the Senate, and Mitch McConnell will be the one doing the bargaining. You are your five whiners will get what you get.
When McCarthy says “Govern,” one would immediately think “Get to the investigations!” But that would be rude to say out loud, for now. It is almost like he doesn’t have anything better to say or isn’t capable of saying it… sweating
“And you want to hit the ground running. Every day you lose, if you lose a quarter, you don’t start strong. So you don’t get new, stronger candidates.
“You don’t get more resources to be able to supply those candidates to get the message out. And people look at us and believe are you ready to be the majority if this is what’s happening?
If you understood any of the second paragraph gibberish, Urs will email you FIVE GOLDEN RINGS.
“How can you pass the big bills? How can you change the course of history? How can you secure the border? How can you become energy independent?
“How can you get passed the parent’s bill of rights? It’s all in jeopardy!
Whoa, whoa, whoa. We can make your life a lot easier by just telling you that you can’t, even if you all come together, you will not change the course of history. Remember, Kevin, in pursuit of all that and more, you will face five Reps with their hands out, a Senate that won’t even take your calls, and a president so experienced that he’s already mapped out your first six months.
Don’t get too sad… oh for the love of god, stop crying! We know what it feels like. Have you ever spoken to Joe Manchin or Madame Co-President, Kyrsten Sinema?
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But, but – the LAPTOP!!!!!
At least THAT has made them forget Hilary’s emails.
Until they find out that Hunter’s laptop actually has all of Hillary’s emails.
Seriously man. The guy has stated, on multiple occasions, what the next two years are going to be about and it sure as shit isn’t going to be about passing legislation. Does McCarthy think all of the populace has not been paying attention?
Plus, the biggest thing he had going for him might have just turned into the thing he has going against him, Trump.
Especially over the last 3 weeks. culminating in the NFTs, the traditional MAGAs are mad. Trump’s power has never been lower and that spells big trouble for McCarthy.
If you’re complaining or explaining in this kind of game, you’re losing. And McCarthy has never been smart enough to play the game that well.
Mc Carthy needs 5 or more democrats to cut a deal for potential speakership it may be easier than the Gaetz goons.
Or the Dems propose someone like John Boehner (Who was seen at the Capitol) and try to recruit 5 Republicans (Not the freedom Caucus), five moderates.
He deserves every goddamn evil thing shoved up his ass!!! Like hitler’s punishment in Hell in the movie with Adam Sandler, let it be a pineapple without lube everyday. No lindseypoo, you have to wait your turn.