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BumRushDaShow

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3. "discussing how McCarthy will have to 'reach across the aisle'"

Sat Jan 7, 2023, 02:36 PM

Jan 2023

Let me be the first to say that they NORMALLY would have demanded the reverse - that "Democrats need to 'reach across the aisle'" and cowtow to the dysfunctional MAGats, always directing the onus to be on Democrats to act, NEVER on the GOP.

So perhaps this could be considered a temporary "aberration" from how they usually frame things.

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Memo to just about every damn TV talker I have heard so far today: [View all] Atticus Jan 2023 OP

Their intent is to destroy as many USA's institutions as possible ..... Lovie777 Jan 2023 #1

I think their ultimate goal, if they can even think that far ahead, is an authoritarian government.. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2023 #37

All that attention is taken from January 6. They stole live love laugh Jan 2023 #2

I'm starting to think this.. cilla4progress Jan 2023 #4

Exactly! Bluethroughu Jan 2023 #15

We are up to it! You must have missed Jeffries speech? Samrob Jan 2023 #32

"discussing how McCarthy will have to 'reach across the aisle'" BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #3

Yes, the tv pundits usually blame the Democrats, so this is a switch for now. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2023 #38

A perfect summation. I hope some of the M$M actually acknowledge this. erronis Jan 2023 #5

If only one Representative can ask to get rid of Mc Carthy LakeArenal Jan 2023 #6

I believe their rule specifies the challenge from a member of 'the majority party' SeattleVet Jan 2023 #7

That may be correct---I don't know---but it contradicts what Kornacki said last night. nt Atticus Jan 2023 #10

That's what I heard too. LakeArenal Jan 2023 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author LakeArenal Jan 2023 #18

That can't be. McCarthy is the Speaker of the HOUSE. n/t Eyeball_Kid Jan 2023 #27

Why do this? Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #40

Exactly MLAA Jan 2023 #8

Their agenda is revenge lame54 Jan 2023 #9

and protection from prosecution and confusing their voters. nt spooky3 Jan 2023 #13

pick up where Benghazi left off. Let us hope a few are indicted for 1/6 but I would not bet on it. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #30

Bullseye, Atticus. (nt) Paladin Jan 2023 #11

They want us, Corgigal Jan 2023 #12

As has often been said before, they do NOT want... 3catwoman3 Jan 2023 #14

and give tax bdamomma Jan 2023 #28

Yep. The crazies are in charge dalton99a Jan 2023 #16

He doesn't have to. malthaussen Jan 2023 #19

A friend noted that the liberalhistorian Jan 2023 #20

Awwwww... Did we just pee all over their talking points? calimary Jan 2023 #22

Truth. yardwork Jan 2023 #21

His goals from two years ago have not changed! NullTuples Jan 2023 #23

and sentenced by a Biden-appointed judge housecat Jan 2023 #24

McCarthy made bdamomma Jan 2023 #25

With fingers crossed behind his back Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #41

K&R n/t Alice Kramden Jan 2023 #26

I totally agree. If not he will go on the chopping block he gave them to get rid of him. appleannie1 Jan 2023 #29

You're in for a rude awakening about that one Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #42

Maybe not, but that is not going to stop them from putting it up for a vote every week. appleannie1 Jan 2023 #44

Interesting how opposed they are to beefing up the IRS. Is it because they are all tax cheats? Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #31

Do Not Cave to the Republicans nwliberalkiwi Jan 2023 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2023 #35

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Yes, the solution is INDICTMENTS! liberalla Jan 2023 #36

I'm really not worried about the HoR at all. We control the Senate and the POTUS. beaglelover Jan 2023 #39

Thank you Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #43

Obstruction of gov seems to be the goal Meowmee Jan 2023 #45