So if MTG et.al. pull the trigger on motion to vacate...do Dems support Johnson or ???

[dutch777]

As much entertainment as I gain from watching Repugs shoot themselves in the foot, repeatedly, I am not sure that another episode of GOP driven House drama serves any good purpose unless perhaps there is some high certainty that Hakeem Jeffries becomes speaker in short order. Perhaps GOP driven drama hurts them in November but there is also much harm to the country and our international standing with this idiocy. Thoughts?

[JT45242]

1. Other pust said a couple moderate Republicans will resign on spot

A couple of moderate Republicans resigning on the spot would give Jeffries the speakership.

Just imagine what they could accomplish in just a few months.

[onenote]

11. That's wishful thinking. I don't see anyone "resigning on the spot".

They may have threatened it, but when push comes to shove, I don't see it happening.

See post 12

[Demsrule86]

13. I heard that if they put the vacate motion on the floor...a number of Repbulicans who are

retiring anyway will resign effective immediately. Thus turning the house over the Democrats.

[msongs]

2. purpose of congress is to govern. dems will do whats best for the nation nt

[Irish_Dem]

3. I assume a deal might have been cut?

If Johnson gets a bill for Ukraine through, the Dems will support him?
For the good of the country and world?

But some will not be happy with this.

I also just read the if Marge's MTV takes place, 2 more GOPers are going to resign from congress.

[MOMFUDSKI]

4. They will support him to get the bill thru.

Would love to see Dems toss him as soon as they get what they need. THAT would be bringing a gun to a knife fight.

[Demsrule86]

14. It there is an agreement...Democrats shoud honor it.

[Captain Zero]

5. Why not? enough votes to show that Dems

Are the only party that knows how to govern in Congress?

Campaign on It too.

[dutch777]

10. Agree that Dems being able to call this GOP led Congress "Do Nothing" and note issues it has caused...

...is a good campaign tactic. Not sure Trumpinista voters will pay attention or care but should help with fence sitters.

[TlalocW]

6. Anything that keeps the Republican House from actually trying to influence American policy

Is a positive thing. Keep them busy fighting themselves. Any replacement from their side is going to be any worse than whoever else from their side is currently occupying the Speakership.

[onecaliberal]

7. I read today that republican rep Luna said if the motion to vacate is filed

Several moderate republicans will resign immediate handing the majority to Democratic lawmakers.

[TomSlick]

8. I'm skeptical.

Nothing is more important to these folks than holding office.

[dutch777]

9. Nice! Extorting the extortionists....gotta love it.

[onenote]

12. Luna opposes what Johnson is doing.

She's adamantly against aid for Ukraine, wants border legislation tied to anything Johnson puts on the floor.

Her saying "she's heard" a couple of repubs will resign on the spot giving the speakership to Jeffries is not a threat directed MTG and her merry band of arsonists. It's directed at Johnson in a last ditch effort to get him not to bring the bills to the floor.