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Ranting Randy

(108 posts)
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:34 PM Friday

218 Johnson, 215 Jeffries, result of 1st vote

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Omaha Steve (a host of the Latest Breaking News forum).

Source: CNN

Johnson was elected speaker

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GreenWave

(9,543 posts)
1. Rigged!
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:37 PM
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OrlandoDem2

(2,351 posts)
2. Who cares? It's all a show. He's basically powerless and Democrats better not save his ass.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:38 PM
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Hang him out to dry next time he’s in trouble!

ancianita

(38,927 posts)
3. So does that mean that what played out was cable news media drama? And/or Trump backstage?
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:39 PM
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LeftInTX

(30,972 posts)
6. Both...Additionally, they hadn't officially "gaveled" the first vote, so it was technically still open.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:43 PM
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Two then changed their mind and it gave Johnson the majority.

ancianita

(38,927 posts)
9. I see. I haven't watched, so thanks. It makes sense that they 'gave' time for rogue reps to "get their minds changed."
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:46 PM
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mahina

(19,142 posts)
4. Itʻs sunny and warm with a light breeze.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:42 PM
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Walking my dog and going swimming, then to work. I will try to be good to the people around me.

Unladen Swallow

(319 posts)
5. You are an awesome person
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:42 PM
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mahina

(19,142 posts)
7. That might be a reach but thank you!
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:43 PM
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Hoping you have a beautiful day.

Unladen Swallow

(319 posts)
8. I am, I always am
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:44 PM
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and thank you! Enjoy your weekend.

mahina

(19,142 posts)
10. You as well!
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:49 PM
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Aloha UnladenSwallow.

Omaha Steve

(103,871 posts)
11. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 06:09 PM
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