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Get ready for another round of the Republican Speaker Saga! The House Republicans are once again in a pickle as they gear up for the third speakership ballot. Fox News Digital has all the juicy details, and boy, there’s drama brewing.
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In the second round of voting, Rep. Jim Jordan, the guy who was a shoe-in for the position, found himself facing a whole lot of resistance from his own party. Ouch! It turns out that 22 Republicans had the audacity to vote against him. That’s right, folks, 22 of them! And you know what makes it even more hilarious? That number is higher than the 20 who voted against him the day before. Talk about a sinking ship!
Now, some die-hard Jordan supporters are encouraging him to keep fighting, saying he’s the one who can take on the establishment. Bless their hearts, they must be living in dreamland. But let’s be real here, folks. The man can’t even get his own party to rally behind him. How’s he supposed to lead the whole House?
But let’s not focus solely on Jordan’s failure, shall we? The GOP divisions were on full display during the second ballot. For example, Rep. Don Bacon decided to throw his support behind Kevin McCarthy instead. Good on him for choosing a winner! And it’s not just Bacon, others like Vern Buchanan and Ken Buck also went with different candidates. It’s like watching a reality TV show, but with more politicians.
Now, here’s where things get really interesting. Rumor has it that some Republicans, including those from districts that Biden won, have been cozying up to the Democrats. That’s right, they’re talking about bipartisan leadership. Can you believe it? These turncoats are more interested in appeasing the so-called “blue wave” than sticking to their conservative principles. Shameful!
While Jordan is still in the running, his dwindling support within his own party can’t be ignored. But hey, he’s not one to give up easily. After losing 20 Republicans’ backing in the first vote, he’s determined to keep working for those votes. Good luck with that, buddy.
And let’s not forget about our friends across the aisle. The House Democrats are once again showing their unity by casting their votes for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Gotta hand it to them, they certainly know how to stick together. Too bad the Republicans can’t seem to get their act together.
So, buckle up, folks! It’s going to be a wild ride as the Republicans continue their search for a leader. With all the backstabbing, infighting, and deals with the enemy, who knows what’s going to happen next? One thing’s for sure, this reality show isn’t going off the air anytime soon.
