Posted on 01/03/2023 7:25:55 AM PST by RandFan
“In his 14 years in Republican Leadership, McCarthy has repeatedly failed to demonstrate any desire to meaningfully change the status quo in Washington,” Rep. Perry declared.
Perry said McCarthy presented a “vague ultimatum” lacking in specifics and substance over the holiday weekend after months of dragging his feet. He said he and other GOP members who have been skeptical of McCarthy approached him with an offer to get him to the 218 votes he needs to win the speakership, asking for “firm” commitments to hold votes on four policy proposals.
The policies are creating a balanced budget, replacing national income, payroll and estate taxes with a national sales tax, approving a plan from Texas House Republicans to address a surge in migration at the southern border and pushing for term limits for members of Congress.
But Perry said McCarthy refused them as well as proposals to allow “transparent” votes on earmarks and ensure all amendments on cutting spending receive consideration on the House floor. He said McCarthy also refused to not oppose competitive conservative candidates in open Republican primaries.
“Kevin McCarthy had an opportunity to be Speaker of the House. He rejected it,” he said.
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This is turning out to be a HUGE sh-tshow. Republicans deserve what they get. Part of me hopes the Dems siphon off a few votes and elect their own Speaker. You clowns who think anyone other than McCarthy could be elected Speaker are destroying the party.
Doesn’t matter it will end with the same result it’s more of a bidding contest.
creating a balanced budget, replacing national income, payroll and estate taxes with a national sales tax, approving a plan ... to address a surge in migration at the southern border and pushing for term limits for members of Congress.................
And what exactly was wrong with any of these proposals?..............
Those proposals are a bridge too far.
You sound like a person with Stockholm Syndrome.
House GOP is neutered through September thanks to them passing the Omnibus bill. Washington himself could be resurrected and be Speaker won’t make a difference.
bump for later
How exactly do they push for term limits for Members of Congress? That will take an Amendment to the US Constitution, but will be impressed if it passes the House.
Your political cartel is shattering, and it's wonderful.
Just heard that too from a guest on Bannon’s War Room.
He does not the Rules package because McCarthy is part of the DC Swamp.
Always has been. Always will be.
High noon for McCarthy in a couple hours.
National sales tax is regressive, you’d need a guaranteed income to make it work.
Anyone who votes for McCarthy is destroying the party AND OUR FREE REPUBLIC.
You’re 100% right of course. A whole year wasted.
McCarthy wants to be Pelosi-lite. Just go along, get along. I think he’s crazy and happy 5 are holding out
McCarthy has to go or the UniParty reigns.
Perry said McCarthy presented a “vague ultimatum”
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McCarthy is Mr. Vague. A real Nowhere Man.
I say burn it all to the ground, including the capital building with everyone it. Good riddance. /spit
You want a Dem Speaker. Noted. Maybe we can get Nancy back for you.
If McCarthy is elected Paul Ryan will be the de facto Speaker.
Ryan will be pulling all the strings.
We didn’t vote for THE PARTY, we voted for Conservative Change in America.
Your GOPE so-called Party is a useless waste of our time and we don’t want Ryan 2.0.
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