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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 2025

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 2025 OP

I wonder what the price leadership is willing to fork over. Torchlight Nov 2025 #1

I am certain that both Mace and Boebert have secrets they wish to keep hidden. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #19

Yeah, I don't think the word "pleading" is what is going to happen. hamsterjill Nov 2025 #23

Exactly. The correct verb is THREATENING. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #27

We really need brave whistle blowers to get the files out...they will need new identities from witness protection... wcmagumba Nov 2025 #2

I predicted weeks ago that Mace would pull her name. rsdsharp Nov 2025 #3

It would be completely hypocritical of Mace to back down. Renew Deal Nov 2025 #4

Check their bank accounts! Chasstev365 Nov 2025 #7

Bwaaaah malaise Nov 2025 #5

No. What was it? Ocelot II Nov 2025 #6

From -18.20 malaise Nov 2025 #10

My fav altered pic of Karoline. area51 Nov 2025 #31

Love it 😀 malaise Nov 2025 #33

For the love of God: will someone just leak the Epstein Files already? Chasstev365 Nov 2025 #8

We could use an Assange or Snowden or Manning round about now. TheRickles Nov 2025 #13

That would really be a surprise... kentuck Nov 2025 #9

I expect if it comes to it he will threaten their lives. BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #14

I would bet he already has rurallib Nov 2025 #17

If, just what if, they refuse to change their minds? GusBob Nov 2025 #15

Both Mace and Boebert are very weak and not very bright. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #20

If the price is right they will fold like lawn chairs. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #28

I've been expecting this. Bozvotros Nov 2025 #11

I figure the fix was in. doc03 Nov 2025 #12

With all the time in the world, Mblaze Nov 2025 #16

If the Epstein Files exonerated him, Trump would be threatening to primary the two if they didn't release the files surfered Nov 2025 #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 2025 #21

He can team them up with some of his shadowy "republican mega-donors." NBachers Nov 2025 #22

They only have about an hour left to remove their signature(s) Wiz Imp Nov 2025 #24

I don't believe either will remove their signatures at this point, however, even if one did Wiz Imp Nov 2025 #25

Pleading or Traildogbob Nov 2025 #26

My $1 bet is on... WestMichRad Nov 2025 #29

He could make Mikey expel either Mace, MTG or Boebert on the grounds of mental instability and moral turpitude. Marcuse Nov 2025 #30

Yes and that would almost guarantee that Jefferies becomes speaker in January karynnj Nov 2025 #34

Kick dalton99a Nov 2025 #32

Seriously you guys thought we wouldn't get fitzmased ? mucifer Nov 2025 #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