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SleeplessinSoCal

(9,137 posts)
12. I guess it's about timing.
Fri Apr 19, 2024, 06:47 PM
Apr 19

If they take up the vote to vacate and immediately two Repubs resign, and then have the vote....

I expect the loonies will make good on their threats. Let's hope lindysalsagal Apr 19 #1
I hope loony Luna (FL) is one of them. She has GOT to go. ancianita Apr 19 #10
This *should* eliminate Mad_Machine76 Apr 19 #2
I remember Jeffords, think he switched in the summer Walleye Apr 19 #3
a very peculiar thing to say, Walleye ... Trumpdumper Apr 19 #29
Guess my memory on the details is a little hazy but I did see him at the ATM soon after Walleye Apr 20 #30
I'd better check my emergency champagne stash. tanyev Apr 19 #4
That wouldn't work... brooklynite Apr 19 #5
Well, that's exactly how the last guy was kicked out. All Dems plus 8 Repubs and the seat was vacated. keopeli Apr 19 #8
But this time, Johnson has been working with Dems on Ukraine/Israel funding bills. brooklynite Apr 19 #23
Correct! But, some moderate Repubs have said if a motion to vacate is introduced, they will resign immediately, turning keopeli Apr 19 #25
NO - That DOESN'T HAPPEN brooklynite Apr 19 #26
I guess it's about timing. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 19 #12
"Republican Party Insane Asylum Escapee" Irish_Dem Apr 19 #6
Yes, that's a good line/description! liberalla Apr 19 #24
How likely is it the MTV will happen and if so, when? Irish_Dem Apr 19 #7
I'd give this like a 2% chance of being true. A beautiful dream, Maru Kitteh Apr 19 #9
A beautiful dream...kind of like seeing Trump go to jail. n/t elocs Apr 19 #14
Like buying a lotto ticket. Man, I *want* to believe. Maru Kitteh Apr 19 #15
Moscow Marge is too fucking stupid to think this far ahead...... AZ8theist Apr 19 #11
Like two seconds?? PortTack Apr 19 #18
Sweet! Then let's really get things done, or as much as we can with the opportunity. n/t elocs Apr 19 #13
They wouldn't have to resign. James48 Apr 19 #16
There are House republicans Mr.Bill Apr 19 #21
One can hope! A trifecta right b4 the election! Watch the Dems and DARK BRANDON go! PortTack Apr 19 #17
Good! It's been an absolute embarassment under the MAGA Q lunatics! Initech Apr 19 #19
I so hope it's true please make it so! kimbutgar Apr 19 #20
Let it be so! onecaliberal Apr 19 #22
I like that plan. nt BootinUp Apr 19 #27
BRING IT ON Skittles Apr 19 #28
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