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Why did Democrats vote to rescue House Speaker Mike Johnson? MSNBC answers the question.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:29 am
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:29 am
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So why in the world did so many Democrats, including every member of the party’s leadership team, throw him a life-preserver instead of an anvil? Why didn’t they simply do what they did with McCarthy and let the GOP majority deal once again with the consequences of their self-imposed chaos?
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Part of this is the result of Democrats wanting to present themselves to the public as the mature party — the “adults in the room” — that can be counted on to be responsible with the institution's interests. The party has also come to realize that in a narrowly divided chamber, Johnson has repeatedly turned to Democrats to govern in recent months — most notably on U.S. aid to Ukraine — and the party has come to feel a degree of comfort with the status quo.
But a recent Wall Street Journal report touched on the most important element of all:
For some Democrats, the gesture goes beyond a reward for Ukraine aid. They think Johnson is preferable to whichever other Republican might get the job instead.
It's difficult to overstate how important this was, and is, to the party. When coming to terms with why progressive Democrats would rescue the most far-right House speaker in modern times, the phrase “better the devil you know than the devil you don’t” is worth keeping in mind.
Members of the House minority party are well aware of the fact that they could’ve taken down Johnson, but these same Democrats had every reason to believe that the House speaker’s successor would very likely be worse: a Republican who wouldn’t turn to them on must-pass legislation and who wouldn’t mind if Russia took part of eastern Europe by force.
Democrats see Johnson as a radical Republican election denier with an even temperament, who hasn’t lied to them, who hasn’t broken any deals with them and who listened to reason on aid to Ukraine.
That’s not much, but for 163 members of the House Democratic minority, it was enough.
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/democrats-vote-rescue-house-speaker-mike-johnson-rcna151426
This post was edited on 5/9/24 at 11:33 am
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:29 am to loogaroo
Because if Hakeem Jeffries then becomes Speaker, then the Squad will use the same process to destroy him.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:31 am to loogaroo
To try and keep the government moving? I realize a functioning government is a radical idea in Washington but changing House Speakers a couple of times a year isn’t good for anything
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:31 am to loogaroo
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Why did Democrats vote to rescue House Speaker Mike Johnson?
Well, when Republicans are doing your bidding, why would you want to be in charge and therefore receive the blame?
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:32 am to loogaroo
Why ignore the fact only 11 republicans wanted him out?
The dems "saved" him from a tiny minority of the republican party.
The dems "saved" him from a tiny minority of the republican party.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:33 am to loogaroo
I am just ready for the civil war, revolution or both. Our country is going to shite and being sold out for BS that wont matter in the future because we wont have a country left and the politicians cant see it. All they care about is the greed of today as they sign theirs and our death sentences for tomorrow.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:35 am to loogaroo
One reason and one reason only.. MONEY....
He got the Ukraine bill passed and that puts money in a lot of politicians pocket...
He got the Ukraine bill passed and that puts money in a lot of politicians pocket...
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:51 am to loogaroo
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who listened to reason
This some feel good bullshite right here. No different from care for your fellow American and get vaccinated, it's not a question, it's the responsible thing to do.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 8:50 am to loogaroo
Because with him in reality they're still getting everything they want while politically they can be seen as running against a "republican controlled house".
Posted on 5/10/24 at 8:53 am to loogaroo
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Democrats would rescue the most far-right House speaker
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