grabillJan 3, 2023
Judd Legum
Why does Kevin McCarthy want to be Speaker?
Jan 3, 2023 at 6:11pmWeb
Show threadJudd LegumJan 3, 2023
McCarthy's plan is just to keep holding votes until he wins but seems quite likely that his support could erode with each subsequent vote
Show threadJudd LegumJan 3, 2023
UPDATE: McCarthy is losing support https://twitter.com/taniel/status/1610393261318832130
Taniel on Twitter

“Something has changed! There are *more* anti-McCarthy votes on the third ballots: we're already at 20, up from 19 on the first two.”

Twitter
Show threadAgoraJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum someone please tell the Dems to keep fighting and stay on the floor to the end.
Show threadJason ONJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Because the GOP knows McCarthy is Trump's man and the 2022 elections proved that Americans are tired of Trumpism, even non-batshit crazy Republicans.
Show thread12foxfireJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum
Hey @taniel was here for a moment.
Show threadRoseFromNJ/PhillyJan 4, 2023
@juddlegum Good to hear! Couldn’t be better news!! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Show threadpeskypeskyJan 5, 2023
@juddlegum yay!
Show threadPeter PrincipleJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum That's why the second ballot will be the key one. Does that trend emerge or do the crazies, having made their point, back down?
Show threadbysteveguthrieJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum I pray this is the case. #ERODE
Show threadbrowneyedgirlJan 3, 2023

@juddlegum well technically speaking, the house is required to hold votes until a speaker is elected, in order to open the congressional session.

but ya, interesting to see what his margin of support and his concessions will be. i do not see a very productive house this round (except for "benghazi 2.0" i guess)

Show threadThree Job TonyJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Oh absolutely. I see malaise just setting in as both sides realise they're actually miles away from 218.
Show threadAethelstanJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum don’t suppose the dems could support someone like,say, Liz Cheney? Think any of the GOP would go for that?
Show threadFreeheelJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum does anyone else find it strange that in this day and age we are still holding roll call votes? Think of the amount of money it costs to do that!
Show threadLizGJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum would be smarter to announce he's done. Then they will want him.
Show threadScenarioJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum How long until someone nominates Trump?
Show threadArmy GirlJan 3, 2023
@scenario @juddlegum perish the thought!
Show threadJim SheerinJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum I’m starting to realise that this process could take a long time.
Show threadUnprecedented 2023Jan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Yep. It is happening.
Show threadjprestonianJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum
Some people just enjoy holding a big ol' bag of snakes.
Show threadColinJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum sometimes slamming your dick over and over in the fridge door isn’t enough
Show threadTazorJan 3, 2023

@juddlegum

Star Wars quote: "Power! Unlimited power!"

Show threadask330 🪨🦣Jan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Power?
Show threadMegNelsonArtJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Seriously, 3rd in line for president? He didn’t defend democracy on Jan. 6. He’s another traitor. Money and power! What about accountability?
Show threadJWKJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Because he wants to be president.
Show threadMike SmithJan 3, 2023
@JW_Keller @juddlegum Only one Speaker has become President. Probably not the best path if that’s his goal.
Show threadRaksiam 🏳️‍🌈🇲🇲🇹🇼🇹🇭⚽Jan 3, 2023
@msmith1047 @JW_Keller @juddlegum he's not going to get there any other way
Show threadArmy GirlJan 3, 2023
@JW_Keller @juddlegum
Show threadsodalisJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum He wants the cool satin jacket that comes with the position.
Show threadsitnuokJan 3, 2023

@juddlegum

I do not know.
More ambition than sense.

Show threadDean BarnettJan 3, 2023

@juddlegum "Why does (any white male) want (anything)?

(HINT: Because he's entitled to it.)

Show threadJohn KJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum
I have no idea but it's a very good question. Someone should ask him.
Show threadKimberlyJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Power & control. It's what they all crave. He is also an #AttentionWhore He loves the #limelight
Show threadE.G. PhillipsJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Lost a bet?
Show threadGina Catena MS, NP, CNMJan 3, 2023

@juddlegum
Speaker is in line of #Presidential Succession.

My guess is that #GOP has plans for Biden - Harris

Show threadMike MorpheusJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum power validates his existence.
Show threadJamesN 🏳️‍🌈Jan 3, 2023
@juddlegum I wish we knew
Show threadEd SandersJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum I’ve been asking this for months
Show threadD-TimJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum
Power, more POWER.
Or he just feels it's his right as a/an _____ ( choose something that can fit )
Show threadArmy GirlJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum I think, you get a reserved parking spot
Show threadMattJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Chess only works with properly placed pieces.
Show threadThat Guy AngeloJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum He already got the business cards made and is out $50.
Show threadRebecca P.Jan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Beats me. Speaker for the GOP seems like a horrific job. Why would anyone want it?
Show threadLitzz11Jan 3, 2023
@juddlegum He loves getting kicked in the balls every day?
Show threadAssiduous RabbitJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum I think that's the question
Show threadStephen KnightJan 3, 2023
@juddlegum Great question!
Show threadNicole ParsonsJan 4, 2023

@juddlegum

Kevin McCarthy was told by Trump's donors that they'd buy him a Speakership if he obstructed investigation into the Jan 6.

It's not working.

Same as Pence & Pompeo. "Play along, and we'll buy you a presidency"

Show threadLen SchiffJan 4, 2023
@juddlegum He thinks he's the adult in the room. Maybe there's even a twinge of guilt?