re: Hearing there were celebratory drinks being had on the Speaker's balcony over the bill

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Who wanted Mike Johnson?

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I can think of a prominent guy but also this board of geniuses.

Not Only Was McCarthy Outmaneuvered

Feels good to get a win

Mike Johnson wins House GOP's latest speaker nomination

Matt Gaetz appreciation thread.

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The man took a lot of heat to do the right thing and deliver the people the government they voted for.

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I will pat myself on the back for this though.

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I'm responding to the idea that Mike Johnson is the leader that will finally take Republicans to the light. That all members of the House will coalesce around him and finally fight Democrats.

There's no way that's happening. Republicans will peel off immediately to work with Democrats to send billions to Ukraine. To pass another bull shite CR. To fund Planned Parenthood. To ignore the border etc...

In other words, nothing has really changed. Only now Mike Johnson will be the face of this and I guess MAGA will own his compromises or turn on him.

This isn't a win, it's an end to some drama. The beginning of new drama.

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