Fogdog
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lol, too true.
One Republican likened their caucus to a bucket of crabs. Whenever any one of them tries to climb to the top the others grab them and pull them back down.
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One Republican likened their caucus to a bucket of crabs. Whenever any one of them tries to climb to the top the others grab them and pull them back down.
topcat
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Ah yes, pubic lice. Parasites.
cannabineer
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DIY-HP-LED
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Conspiracy one would hope and with enough rats running for cover ya never know...
LEAKED Recordings LINK Republican Senator DIRECTLY to Trump Criminal Scheme
LEAKED Recordings LINK Republican Senator DIRECTLY to Trump Criminal Scheme
printer
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Johnson nervously holding his johnson?
House GOP majority to shrink to 2 with Ohio lawmaker’s early resignation
House Republicans’ already-slim majority will dwindle even further later this month when Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) resigns earlier than expected.
Johnson’s office on Tuesday confirmed the congressman’s new official resignation date of Jan. 21, after he was expected to resign to take a job as president of Youngstown State University before mid-March.
The resignation will leave the House with 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, and three vacancies — meaning Republicans will be able to afford to lose only two votes on any party-line measure, assuming full attendance.
Currently, the Republicans have a three-vote cushion, with the resignation of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Dec. 31 and the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) accounting for the two other vacancies.
That razor-thin majority cushion could further complicate the path forward for major legislation and government funding as the clock ticks down to a two-tiered government funding deadline.
Part of government funding is set to expire Jan. 19, and Johnson’s resignation will come before the second Feb. 2 deadline.
An upcoming special election and another expected resignation will further affect the exact House GOP majority number.
A special election to replace Santos is set for Feb. 13. Election analysts at the nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated the special election as a “toss-up.” Former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D), who previously represented the district, is facing Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip, a Nassau County Legislator.
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And in welcome news for Republicans, Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) is expected to resign from the House in February. He cited his frustration with dysfunction in Congress when he announced his resignation.
In a resignation letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Bill Johnson said the residents of his district are disregarded by America’s “elites,” local outlet WFMJ reported.
“These blue-collar communities, like countless others in ‘flyover county’ were critical in building our great nation and will play a pivotal role in America’s future. I am extremely humbled to have been repeatedly elected to serve them,” Johnson wrote.
thehill.com
House GOP majority to shrink to 2 with Ohio lawmaker’s early resignation
House Republicans’ already-slim majority will dwindle even further later this month when Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) resigns earlier than expected.
Johnson’s office on Tuesday confirmed the congressman’s new official resignation date of Jan. 21, after he was expected to resign to take a job as president of Youngstown State University before mid-March.
The resignation will leave the House with 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, and three vacancies — meaning Republicans will be able to afford to lose only two votes on any party-line measure, assuming full attendance.
Currently, the Republicans have a three-vote cushion, with the resignation of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Dec. 31 and the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) accounting for the two other vacancies.
That razor-thin majority cushion could further complicate the path forward for major legislation and government funding as the clock ticks down to a two-tiered government funding deadline.
Part of government funding is set to expire Jan. 19, and Johnson’s resignation will come before the second Feb. 2 deadline.
An upcoming special election and another expected resignation will further affect the exact House GOP majority number.
A special election to replace Santos is set for Feb. 13. Election analysts at the nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated the special election as a “toss-up.” Former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D), who previously represented the district, is facing Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip, a Nassau County Legislator.
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And in welcome news for Republicans, Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) is expected to resign from the House in February. He cited his frustration with dysfunction in Congress when he announced his resignation.
In a resignation letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Bill Johnson said the residents of his district are disregarded by America’s “elites,” local outlet WFMJ reported.
“These blue-collar communities, like countless others in ‘flyover county’ were critical in building our great nation and will play a pivotal role in America’s future. I am extremely humbled to have been repeatedly elected to serve them,” Johnson wrote.
House GOP majority to shrink to 2 with Ohio lawmaker’s early resignation
House Republicans’ already-slim majority will dwindle even further later this month when Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) resigns earlier than expected. Johnson’s office on Tuesday confirmed the con…
thehill.com
DIY-HP-LED
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There have to be two or more of them from moderate districts who are concerned about shutdowns, aid to Ukraine and abortion in an election year. One reason why I think aid to Ukraine will pass before the next election. Joe might even be able to "knock off" one or two with a plum federal appointment or ambassadorship...Johnson nervously holding his johnson?
House GOP majority to shrink to 2 with Ohio lawmaker’s early resignation
House Republicans’ already-slim majority will dwindle even further later this month when Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) resigns earlier than expected.
Johnson’s office on Tuesday confirmed the congressman’s new official resignation date of Jan. 21, after he was expected to resign to take a job as president of Youngstown State University before mid-March.
The resignation will leave the House with 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, and three vacancies — meaning Republicans will be able to afford to lose only two votes on any party-line measure, assuming full attendance.
Currently, the Republicans have a three-vote cushion, with the resignation of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Dec. 31 and the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) accounting for the two other vacancies.
That razor-thin majority cushion could further complicate the path forward for major legislation and government funding as the clock ticks down to a two-tiered government funding deadline.
Part of government funding is set to expire Jan. 19, and Johnson’s resignation will come before the second Feb. 2 deadline.
An upcoming special election and another expected resignation will further affect the exact House GOP majority number.
A special election to replace Santos is set for Feb. 13. Election analysts at the nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated the special election as a “toss-up.” Former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D), who previously represented the district, is facing Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip, a Nassau County Legislator.
The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Evening Report newsletter
And in welcome news for Republicans, Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) is expected to resign from the House in February. He cited his frustration with dysfunction in Congress when he announced his resignation.
In a resignation letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Bill Johnson said the residents of his district are disregarded by America’s “elites,” local outlet WFMJ reported.
“These blue-collar communities, like countless others in ‘flyover county’ were critical in building our great nation and will play a pivotal role in America’s future. I am extremely humbled to have been repeatedly elected to serve them,” Johnson wrote.
House GOP majority to shrink to 2 with Ohio lawmaker’s early resignation
House Republicans’ already-slim majority will dwindle even further later this month when Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) resigns earlier than expected. Johnson’s office on Tuesday confirmed the con…
DIY-HP-LED
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He might as well have had a "FOR SALE" sign hung around his neck...
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OldMedUser
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cannabineer
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It rather puts paid to the effort to impeach Biden. “Never mind that our guy intentionally did it bigger and more often.” Ignore the man behind the curtain.Seems to have backfired a wee bit there.
The blind leading the blind.
I’m curious to know who these foreign nations are. I think we’ll see at least one of Russia, Iran, North Korea. Honorable mention to Brazil, Venezuela, Turkey. We know how weak-kneed agent orange got around authoritarian despots. Envy, perhaps.
DIY-HP-LED
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China was the biggest and it only covered his first two years.
Budzbuddha
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LaPierre is named as one of four defendants in a lawsuit over alleged fraud filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D). Last week a state appeals court ruled the suit could move forward, denying a request from the NRA to end the probe.
In the lawsuit, James, who first sued the NRA in 2020, says LaPierre and others funneled millions belonging to the organization to fund inflated salaries and luxury spending, breaking state and federal laws that govern nonprofits and signing off on fraudulent reports. The lawsuit calls for the dissolution of the NRA and LaPierre’s removal from his post.
The NRA has wielded major political influence on gun issues for decades, but it has faced internal strife and external challenges in recent years, including James’s lawsuit and a related attempt to declare bankruptcy, internal politics, and allegations of financial mismanagement.
The issues intensified in 2019, when internal controversy spilled out over whether LaPierre — who at one point was revealed to have charged hundreds of thousands of dollars at a Beverly Hills clothing store and on travel — should remain in charge. That year, President Oliver North resigned after accusing the NRA of profligate spending.
LaPierre cited health reasons in his resignation, which was accepted by the NRA board of directors at a Friday meeting, according to a news release from the organization. In the statement, LaPierre said he would “never stop supporting the NRA.”
His resignation goes into effect Jan. 31.
A lot of RATS coming out of the sewer lately
printer
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Florida resort cancels Jan. 6 event featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene
A resort in Florida canceled an event set for Saturday featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, claiming it was “not made aware” of its purpose.
The event invited Republicans in Kissimmee, Fla. — a town just outside of Orlando — to join Greene and receive a signed copy of her recently published memoir, “MTG.”
The Westgate Resort issued a statement Thursday that the event had been canceled.
“Please be advised that Westgate was not made aware of the purpose of this event when we were approached to host a book signing,” the resort said in an emailed statement. “This event has been cancelled and is no longer taking place at our resort.”
The event, hosted by the Republican Party of Osceola County, was set to take place on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.
As of Friday morning, Mark Cross, the party’s chair, said he was not made aware that the resort had canceled the event that he contracted and paid for. Cross said he was “chalking it up to miscommunication” but would be contacting people Friday “to see what the problem is.”
“And, you know, if they don’t want us there, then we’ll change venues,” he said. “It’s still gonna go on, we will not be canceled.”
Cross said he was unsure why the event was canceled, but said he suspected Democrats in Orlando “started calling people and lying about the purpose of the event.”
The event offered tickets ranging from $45-$1,000, according to the event’s website.
Attendees could purchase a Super VIP pass to have a private briefing with Greene, a VIP pass for a photo opportunity with the lawmaker or a general admission ticket to the event for “Honoring Republican Women.”
Super VIP members were invited to participate in a “special private briefing on J6 and DC in a closed-door session” with Greene, according to event details.
“This is a rare opportunity to engage with a leading figure who believes in a government working for its people,” the event text said. “Join us in a meaningful discussion about our nation’s future.”
Cross said the purpose of the event was a book signing and “not something, you know, insurrectionist.” He said it was “just a coincidence it was that on January 6” because Greene would be in town for another event that morning.
Asked why the event was described as a chance to hear Greene talk about Jan. 6, Cross noted that Greene frequently discusses Jan. 6 and mentioned it in her book.
“So, you know, it wasn’t planned that way. It just happened and you know, some people are trying to turn a good thing into a bad thing,” he said.
Greene released a tell-all book last fall that chronicles her rise to fame as one of the country’s most prominent far-right lawmakers and avid supporters of former President Trump.
Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) went after Greene on Wednesday for her decision to attend the now canceled event.
“Just another day in Florida where the local Republican Party in Osceola County is hosting an ‘anniversary’ event to mark January 6th and Marjorie Taylor Green is the ‘special’ guest,” Eskamani wrote in post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter Wednesday. “Was really hoping this was a joke when I first saw it.”
A resort in Florida canceled an event set for Saturday featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, claiming it was “not made aware” of its purpose.
The event invited Republicans in Kissimmee, Fla. — a town just outside of Orlando — to join Greene and receive a signed copy of her recently published memoir, “MTG.”
The Westgate Resort issued a statement Thursday that the event had been canceled.
“Please be advised that Westgate was not made aware of the purpose of this event when we were approached to host a book signing,” the resort said in an emailed statement. “This event has been cancelled and is no longer taking place at our resort.”
The event, hosted by the Republican Party of Osceola County, was set to take place on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.
As of Friday morning, Mark Cross, the party’s chair, said he was not made aware that the resort had canceled the event that he contracted and paid for. Cross said he was “chalking it up to miscommunication” but would be contacting people Friday “to see what the problem is.”
“And, you know, if they don’t want us there, then we’ll change venues,” he said. “It’s still gonna go on, we will not be canceled.”
Cross said he was unsure why the event was canceled, but said he suspected Democrats in Orlando “started calling people and lying about the purpose of the event.”
The event offered tickets ranging from $45-$1,000, according to the event’s website.
Attendees could purchase a Super VIP pass to have a private briefing with Greene, a VIP pass for a photo opportunity with the lawmaker or a general admission ticket to the event for “Honoring Republican Women.”
Super VIP members were invited to participate in a “special private briefing on J6 and DC in a closed-door session” with Greene, according to event details.
“This is a rare opportunity to engage with a leading figure who believes in a government working for its people,” the event text said. “Join us in a meaningful discussion about our nation’s future.”
Cross said the purpose of the event was a book signing and “not something, you know, insurrectionist.” He said it was “just a coincidence it was that on January 6” because Greene would be in town for another event that morning.
Asked why the event was described as a chance to hear Greene talk about Jan. 6, Cross noted that Greene frequently discusses Jan. 6 and mentioned it in her book.
“So, you know, it wasn’t planned that way. It just happened and you know, some people are trying to turn a good thing into a bad thing,” he said.
Greene released a tell-all book last fall that chronicles her rise to fame as one of the country’s most prominent far-right lawmakers and avid supporters of former President Trump.
Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) went after Greene on Wednesday for her decision to attend the now canceled event.
“Just another day in Florida where the local Republican Party in Osceola County is hosting an ‘anniversary’ event to mark January 6th and Marjorie Taylor Green is the ‘special’ guest,” Eskamani wrote in post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter Wednesday. “Was really hoping this was a joke when I first saw it.”
DIY-HP-LED
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Good point George... Donald is very fucked up in a most dangerous way!
He is still legally sane though (for now), he has what is termed a "character defect", does he ever...
He is still legally sane though (for now), he has what is termed a "character defect", does he ever...
Budley Doright
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Hope they give her my condo (sold it) where I forgot 1/2 an eight ball 20 years ago and it’s found with her in there
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DIY-HP-LED
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Budzbuddha
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DIY-HP-LED
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Why not, is he any worse than the clowns and criminals inhabiting the GOP now? He should get Trump's endorsement, so he has a shot!
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Why the QAnon Shaman wants to return to Capitol Hill – as a congressman
For most people, a bright-white dinner jacket, black shirt and matching pocket square would not be the outfit of choice when trying to fly under the radar. But it is almost drab in comparison to Jacob Chansley’s most famous outfit.
cannabineer
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I’ll take “Republicans” for $14 billion, George.