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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) had a fiery exchange with reporters Friday about the House’s ongoing dilemma, blaming Democratic members for bringing “chaos to Congress.”

After House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was nominated for the top position on Friday evening, lawmakers went on recess for the weekend without bringing a vote to the House floor.

CNN’s Manu Raju questioned McCarthy on whether acting Speaker Patrick Henry (R-N.C.) should take on more power since the House’s divisiveness has stalled Congress. Deflecting the question, the California Republican shifted blame to the Democrats for the Speakership drama.

“So they’ve really stymied, they brought chaos in … Congress and now they’ve tried to stymie our ability to have continuity of Congress, which I think is a real problem, what the Democrats have done,” McCarthy said.

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[–] [email protected] 58 points 1 year ago (4 children)
[–] [email protected] 58 points 1 year ago (2 children)

He wouldn't even give the Democrats what he had already agreed to give them.

Matt Gaetz is the one who brought chaos. The "Freedom Caucus" that wants nothing other than cruelty and authoritarianism. And Kevin McCarthy himself, for letting himself be taken advantage of by them.

If you're a Republican who wants to see an end to chaos, it's trivially easy to vote for Hakeem Jeffries.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

And he's the one who agreed to the whole "one person can oust me" thing in the first place.

Not our circus, not our monkeys, Congressman - should've kept your clowns in order.

[–] Countess425 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah, but then they won't get reelected because without their fanatic, authoritarian base, Dems always win.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Don't threaten me with a good time.

[–] takeda 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Seems like so far dems were winning anyway, because of the trump fanaticism. Even the house they got only because of heavy gerrymandering.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Conservatives only say that shit because they mistakenly think we take them seriously, and because conservatives think it is fun to lie.

[–] scaredoftrumpwinning 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You forgot that he insulted the Democrats right before the vote and was surprised that he lost the vote. From what I heard on NPR there was a chance the Democrats might go along with it. After reneging on the budget the sham impeachment and the insults I think the Democrats threw up their hands this is your mess we are done propping you up.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Um no...I didn't forget any of the BS McCarthy pulled. I posted the link because prior to the vote he said he didn't need the help of Democrats as he is now blaming Democrats for the shit he caused.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

What a freeloader, Mccarthy wants something for doing nothing? He should pull himself up by his bootstraps and stop depending on handouts.

[–] Speculater 20 points 1 year ago

You can't ask for a reach around when you're not even willing to take your clothes off.

[–] Gingerlegs 17 points 1 year ago

Already gaslighting, I see.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The Democrats didn't save him because he didn't keep his word, and he wouldn't stop attacking them despite being his only lifeline.

He is an idiot and a liar who has no business being speaker.

Let's be clear about one thing, his own party voted him out.

[–] Rekhyt 3 points 1 year ago

The Dems didn't save him because he didn't even have the courtesy to ask them for help.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Does this moron have any clue how idiotic he sounds?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Yes, but he also knows the base is full of gullible rubes who will unquestioningly eat this slop up.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's similar to the aliens in Mars Attacks! claiming to come in peace.

EDIT: Or, as I think about it more, like some spouse beater excusing their actions. "YOU made me do this!"

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Kevin calls his Mommy every night and tells her how mean the Dems are

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Mother, today I called AOC a communist whore and then she refused to go on a date with me. Tell her she has to!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

lol just absurd

[–] ikidd 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)
[–] LemmyIsFantastic 3 points 1 year ago

This would be glorious if it weren't for the fact that this is my life.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like to think that the Democrats voted McCarthy out partially because they knew what a shitstorm it would cause.

Hell, maybe that’s been openly stated, and I just don’t know because I haven’t been following it closely enough.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

If your partner abuses you do not stay in that relationship, run. And if they are running for speaker of the house then definitely don't vote for them!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

My favorite thing here is that in the thumbnail it looks like that guy in the background is blowing into a giant iphone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Your opinion is interesting. I slightly agree with you here. In general, if I don’t agree with something, then I ask https://studyhelper.com/argumentative-essay-samples to help me. It’s easier for me, because to be honest I’m a little lazy in this regard. I don’t know what to do with this, I can’t bring myself to do it.