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Tom Emmer drops out of speaker’s race, hours after being nominated
PhillyTrib ^ | 10/24/23 | staff

Posted on 10/24/2023 1:44:36 PM PDT by CFW

GOP Rep. Tom Emmer has dropped out of speaker race – a move that comes just hours after he won his party’s nomination, the latest sign that Republicans are no closer to electing a new speaker.

Earlier in the day, Emmer’s bid to be speaker appeared on the verge of collapse amid opposition from the right flank of his conference and fresh attacks waged by former President Donald Trump – just hours after the Minnesota Republican was picked as the party’s nominee.

Several Republicans who oppose Emmer say they will not move off their opposition and are calling for a new candidate. Emmer can only afford to lose four Republicans, and 26 voted against him behind closed doors.

Emmer voted to certify the 2020 election, voted to keep the government open for 47 days, voted for the bipartisan law to avoid a debt default and voted to codify same-sex marriage – all issues that members of the hard-right have cited as issues.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cantgovern; clowns; clownshow; emmer; freedomcaucus; gaetzorama; gopclowns; gope; retreat
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To: CFW

Good!!!


41 posted on 10/24/2023 2:07:06 PM PDT by everlast
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To: grey_whiskers

I was born here. Tried to escape a few times. Even made it to Texas for seven years...

At least the County I live in is rated as the most Conservative in MN... Best I can do for the time being. Family issues.


42 posted on 10/24/2023 2:07:27 PM PDT by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: Jean2

“bombarding heaven with prayers”

yup .... that’s the real key

Can’t be reminded enough these days.
Thanks


43 posted on 10/24/2023 2:07:28 PM PDT by 1of10 (be vigilant , be strong, be safe, be 1 of 10 .)
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To: Sacajaweau

McCarthy is a lying weasel.


44 posted on 10/24/2023 2:08:05 PM PDT by cp124 (80% of everything is fake or a lie.)
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To: rfp1234

“Sic semper rhinoceris”

ROFL!


45 posted on 10/24/2023 2:08:36 PM PDT by CodeToad (Rule#1: The elites want you dead.)
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To: CFW

And the Dims would hate to have the first black Speaker be a Republican.


46 posted on 10/24/2023 2:08:52 PM PDT by Signalman
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To: CFW

Hahahahaha!

Trump for SOTH.


47 posted on 10/24/2023 2:09:11 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("Normal" is never coming back.)
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To: Signalman

I like what I’ve read about him so far... Others glommed on to his criminal record right off though... That doesn’t bother me... He’s turned his life around and has at least some respect for that...


48 posted on 10/24/2023 2:09:20 PM PDT by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: CFW

That didn’t take long!
HA!


49 posted on 10/24/2023 2:12:39 PM PDT by djstex (All I Have to Say... President Trump was right about everything!)
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To: Dead Corpse

I agree with your last sentence. Hard to believe I defended either of those train wrecks


50 posted on 10/24/2023 2:13:32 PM PDT by steel_resolve (The Sleeper Must Awaken. )
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To: CFW

imho this whole thing is a set up for trump to become spoth


51 posted on 10/24/2023 2:14:02 PM PDT by ckilmer (ui)
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To: Sacajaweau

Our patriots are rotting in a DC jail without having committed a crime or been found guilty of committing a crime. And all that son-of-a-bitch McCarthy had to do to fix it was release the video tapes LIKE HE PROMISED TO DO. McCarthy earned the distinction of being the only Speaker in history to be degaveled by his own party. He's a disgrace and I hope he finds himself up on charges when the truth comes out. Leave him in power? Oh hell no. Not venting on you; I just want the world to know we are super pissed off about the false imprisonment of patriots here at the grass roots level.


52 posted on 10/24/2023 2:14:14 PM PDT by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: so_real

Those tapes will help no one. Only honest Dems will help and that’s not going to happen.


53 posted on 10/24/2023 2:16:45 PM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: Dead Corpse

(Waves at you from Wisconsin)

Lower taxes & better beer over here, Fren!


54 posted on 10/24/2023 2:17:55 PM PDT by grey_whiskers ( The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Dead Corpse
Trump gave us three solid pro-life Justices and started *really* building the wall. Remember when Congress couldn't spare a measly $5 billion for the wall? And how much have they wasted in the Ukraine?
55 posted on 10/24/2023 2:20:29 PM PDT by grey_whiskers ( The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: CFW

Didn’t he also control the purse strings of the GOP Senatorial committee in 2022? They refused to send Blake Masters any more money in the last month of the campaign, ensuring democrat control of the senate. I’ll never forget those traitors.


56 posted on 10/24/2023 2:21:33 PM PDT by Prince of Space (Trump 2024!)
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To: BigFreakinToad

Sounds like a plan, bring DC to a grinding halt.


57 posted on 10/24/2023 2:23:08 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: CFW

McCarthy just guessed the Gaetz and his small crew were just bluffing about replacing him. He was wrong, and the GOP needs this civil war.

I just pray they never cave and get a real conservative in the Speaker role.

I’m tired of giving the RINOs what they want. Make them go all in and run as democrats.


58 posted on 10/24/2023 2:24:46 PM PDT by Preachin' (I stand with many voters who will never vote for a pro abortion candidate.)
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To: CFW

Whoever they do end up voting for, I hope it is someone who could step into the role as president if need be. I doubt that is Donalds, and they have a whole list full of people with high Heritage Foundation and National Taxpayer Union ratings. Surely there are Freedom Caucus approved choices among them.

Bergman was a high ranking Marine combat veteran. He could probably do the job. No doubt there are others as well.


59 posted on 10/24/2023 2:25:56 PM PDT by BlackAdderess
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To: CFW

No way, Jose!


60 posted on 10/24/2023 2:26:54 PM PDT by Ge0ffrey
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