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karynnj

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34. Yes and that would almost guarantee that Jefferies becomes speaker in January

Wed Nov 12, 2025, 05:07 PM

Nov 12

In addition to a possible court case, it would take months to replace them. Right now there are 219 Republicans and 214 Democrats with 2 vacant seats. There would then be 217 Republicans to our 214 if they were expelled. One of the vacant seats is a run off in January between 2 Democrats, the other is the TN seat where Republicans are favored.

So, until elections to replace these two, on any piece of legislation, he could lose at most ONE representative and if, in a miracle, we win TN, he can't lose any with 217 R to 216 D. Not to mention, given their dysfunction, could we get one Republican to become independent and caucus with us?

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...Trump is calling Mace & Boebert today pleading with them to remove their names from the Epstein petition [View all] riversedge Nov 12 OP

I wonder what the price leadership is willing to fork over. Torchlight Nov 12 #1

I am certain that both Mace and Boebert have secrets they wish to keep hidden. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #19

Yeah, I don't think the word "pleading" is what is going to happen. hamsterjill Nov 12 #23

Exactly. The correct verb is THREATENING. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #27

We really need brave whistle blowers to get the files out...they will need new identities from witness protection... wcmagumba Nov 12 #2

I predicted weeks ago that Mace would pull her name. rsdsharp Nov 12 #3

It would be completely hypocritical of Mace to back down. Renew Deal Nov 12 #4

Check their bank accounts! Chasstev365 Nov 12 #7

Bwaaaah malaise Nov 12 #5

No. What was it? Ocelot II Nov 12 #6

From -18.20 malaise Nov 12 #10

My fav altered pic of Karoline. area51 Nov 12 #31

Love it 😀 malaise Nov 12 #33

For the love of God: will someone just leak the Epstein Files already? Chasstev365 Nov 12 #8

We could use an Assange or Snowden or Manning round about now. TheRickles Nov 12 #13

That would really be a surprise... kentuck Nov 12 #9

I expect if it comes to it he will threaten their lives. BannonsLiver Nov 12 #14

I would bet he already has rurallib Nov 12 #17

If, just what if, they refuse to change their minds? GusBob Nov 12 #15

Both Mace and Boebert are very weak and not very bright. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #20

If the price is right they will fold like lawn chairs. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #28

I've been expecting this. Bozvotros Nov 12 #11

I figure the fix was in. doc03 Nov 12 #12

With all the time in the world, Mblaze Nov 12 #16

If the Epstein Files exonerated him, Trump would be threatening to primary the two if they didn't release the files surfered Nov 12 #18

I would not be surprised if one or the other caves. Trump is very powerful, and can provide financial incentives and/or Fil1957 Nov 12 #21

He can team them up with some of his shadowy "republican mega-donors." NBachers Nov 12 #22

They only have about an hour left to remove their signature(s) Wiz Imp Nov 12 #24

I don't believe either will remove their signatures at this point, however, even if one did Wiz Imp Nov 12 #25

Pleading or Traildogbob Nov 12 #26

My $1 bet is on... WestMichRad Nov 12 #29

He could make Mikey expel either Mace, MTG or Boebert on the grounds of mental instability and moral turpitude. Marcuse Nov 12 #30

Yes and that would almost guarantee that Jefferies becomes speaker in January karynnj Nov 12 #34

Kick dalton99a Nov 12 #32

Seriously you guys thought we wouldn't get fitzmased ? mucifer Nov 12 #35

K&R BlueWavePsych Nov 13 #36

There are some interesting dynamics to this, but one of them is Jbraybarten Nov 13 #37

"pleading?" garybeck Nov 13 #38