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Ranting Randy

(153 posts) Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:34 PM Jan 3

218 Johnson, 215 Jeffries, result of 1st vote

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218 Johnson, 215 Jeffries, result of 1st vote (Original Post) Ranting Randy Jan 3 OP

Rigged! GreenWave Jan 3 #1

Who cares? It's all a show. He's basically powerless and Democrats better not save his ass. OrlandoDem2 Jan 3 #2

So does that mean that what played out was cable news media drama? And/or Trump backstage? ancianita Jan 3 #3

Both...Additionally, they hadn't officially "gaveled" the first vote, so it was technically still open. LeftInTX Jan 3 #6

I see. I haven't watched, so thanks. It makes sense that they 'gave' time for rogue reps to "get their minds changed." ancianita Jan 3 #9

Itʻs sunny and warm with a light breeze. mahina Jan 3 #4

You are an awesome person Unladen Swallow Jan 3 #5

That might be a reach but thank you! mahina Jan 3 #7

I am, I always am Unladen Swallow Jan 3 #8

You as well! mahina Jan 3 #10

AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING. Omaha Steve Jan 3 #11

GreenWave

(10,880 posts)

1. Rigged!

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Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:37 PM

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OrlandoDem2

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2. Who cares? It's all a show. He's basically powerless and Democrats better not save his ass.

Reply to Ranting Randy (Original post)

Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:38 PM

Jan 3

Hang him out to dry next time he’s in trouble!

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ancianita

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3. So does that mean that what played out was cable news media drama? And/or Trump backstage?

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Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:39 PM

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LeftInTX

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6. Both...Additionally, they hadn't officially "gaveled" the first vote, so it was technically still open.

Reply to ancianita (Reply #3)

Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:43 PM

Jan 3

Two then changed their mind and it gave Johnson the majority.

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ancianita

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9. I see. I haven't watched, so thanks. It makes sense that they 'gave' time for rogue reps to "get their minds changed."

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Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:46 PM

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mahina

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4. Itʻs sunny and warm with a light breeze.

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Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:42 PM

Jan 3

Walking my dog and going swimming, then to work. I will try to be good to the people around me.

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Unladen Swallow

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5. You are an awesome person

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Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:42 PM

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mahina

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7. That might be a reach but thank you!

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Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:43 PM

Jan 3

Hoping you have a beautiful day.

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Unladen Swallow

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8. I am, I always am

Reply to mahina (Reply #7)

Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:44 PM

Jan 3

and thank you! Enjoy your weekend.

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mahina

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10. You as well!

Reply to Unladen Swallow (Reply #8)

Fri Jan 3, 2025, 03:49 PM

Jan 3

Aloha UnladenSwallow.

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Omaha Steve

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11. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING.

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Fri Jan 3, 2025, 07:09 PM

Jan 3

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