MIDLIFE MICRO-19, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – Gaetz Axes McCarthy, House Elects Johnson; Gaetz, Trump, for the Win.
With a single Tweet, former President Trump sniped Rep. Tom Emmer’s (R-MN) bid for House Speaker. If you are into political power, that is fire power.
“WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
“Emmer, the GOP Whip, reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied the party leader the votes he would need” (1.).
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As for, now-House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)?
“[Representatives] Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Tuesday night that ousting former Speaker (R-Calif.) from the top post earlier this month was worth it to elevate Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.).
“’It was worth it,’ Gaetz told reporters after Johnson won the GOP conference vote Tuesday.
“’To everyone who said I didn’t have a plan: This guy has been sitting next to me for seven years on the House Judiciary Committee,’ he added. ‘I hope my mentorship has rubbed off.’
“Gaetz went on to praise Johnson, who became the fourth lawmaker to secure the GOP’s nomination for Speaker since McCarthy was voted out by a historic motion to vacate, led by the Florida Republican” (2.).
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The U.S. southern border? Still wide open.
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Gaetz axes McCarthy, House elects Johnson; Gaetz, Trump, for the win.
- Matfucius
2.) https://www.yahoo.com/news/gaetz-burchett-ousting-mccarthy-worth-114248041.html
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