Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
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
No link yet.
11 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
218 Johnson, 215 Jeffries, result of 1st vote (Original Post)
Ranting Randy
Friday
OP
Who cares? It's all a show. He's basically powerless and Democrats better not save his ass.
OrlandoDem2
Friday
#2
So does that mean that what played out was cable news media drama? And/or Trump backstage?
ancianita
Friday
#3
Both...Additionally, they hadn't officially "gaveled" the first vote, so it was technically still open.
LeftInTX
Friday
#6
OrlandoDem2
(2,351 posts)2. Who cares? It's all a show. He's basically powerless and Democrats better not save his ass.
Hang him out to dry next time hes in trouble!
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
ancianita
(38,927 posts)3. So does that mean that what played out was cable news media drama? And/or Trump backstage?
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
LeftInTX
(30,972 posts)6. Both...Additionally, they hadn't officially "gaveled" the first vote, so it was technically still open.
Two then changed their mind and it gave Johnson the majority.
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
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."
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
mahina
(19,142 posts)4. Itʻs sunny and warm with a light breeze.
Walking my dog and going swimming, then to work. I will try to be good to the people around me.
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
Unladen Swallow
(319 posts)5. You are an awesome person
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
mahina
(19,142 posts)7. That might be a reach but thank you!
Hoping you have a beautiful day.
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
Unladen Swallow
(319 posts)8. I am, I always am
and thank you! Enjoy your weekend.
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
mahina
(19,142 posts)10. You as well!
Aloha UnladenSwallow.
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
Omaha Steve
(103,871 posts)11. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING.
OP was never updated or a link provided.
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions