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02 Thursday Jan 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Mark Alford, social media

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Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Congressman Mark Alford
[January 2, 2025]
Mike Johnson is the right man, at the right time. He is the Speaker we need to carry out President Trump’s agenda which the American people mandated last November.
Speaker Johnson’s unwavering commitment to conservative values and dedication to public service make him the ideal candidate to lead our nation alongside President Trump.
Speaker Johnson is a man of Faith and principle who will lead our Congress through future challenges. He’s done a fantastic job in guiding our conference and he will continue to unite and inspire the U.S. House of Representatives to promote a brighter future for all Americans.
We look forward to voting in support of Speaker Mike Johnson tomorrow!

What is this “we”?

Some of the responses:

Mark my word Social Security WILL BE cut under REPUBLICANS AND the WEALTHY WILL RECEIVE A CUT “A TAX CUT” So there won’t be any reduction in the DEFICIT. BUT YOU VOTED FOR MARK’S BUNCH !!!

Alford is on record already.

trump tax cuts the first time around added $8.3 Trillion to the deficit. In the first 18 months after trump signed those tax cuts into law, Treasury had to borrow $3 Trillion to deposit in order to float the boat because of those tax cuts. You cannot take trillions out of Treasury and not put it back, and YOUR taxes went up because of those trump tax cuts for the rich, and will continue to do so thru 2027. Look it up. It’s all out there in black and white. EXPERTS started warning well over a year before the 2024 election that trump’s pledge of MORE tax cuts if elected would balloon the deficit by another $5 Trillion, and more than likely more. The DAY AFTER the election on Nov 5th, MIKE JOHNSON AND OTHER REPUBLICANS got on tv and publicly declared THEY WOULD CUT SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID in order to “fix the deficit”. YOUR HOUSE REP MARK ALFORD himself went on tv and pledged the SAME CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE, IN ADDITION TO RAISING THE RETIREMENT AGE. Look it up. it’s all out there in black and white and video. Learn the facts.

Every time since Reagan, the Dems had to clean up the GQP’s orgy of spending and expanding gov’t, and reduce the deficit – catch up.

Conservative values? How about rights of the individual? Political equality? Equality before the law? Freedom of religion? Those are liberal values. I guess you don’t want those.
Massie opposes Johnson. How many more will?

Dems aren’ t banning books, taking rights AWAY from citizens, posting religious BS in schools, suppressing voters and subverting elections, or buying off SC Justices or the Prez-elect…

Tell us what you think about H1B visa holders taking all the engineering jobs.
Is that why trump keeps telling our young citizens that they don’t need to go to college? He’s going to fill all the tech jobs with foreign workers who are paid less and forced to work longer hours or get deported.

what about all the engineers that were fired by Musk and replaced with immigrants? It’s not like we haven’t had engineers graduating every year since before I was born in the 60s.

Can’t wait for the clown show [….]

That’s up to President Musk.

No. He isn’t.

Not really. That’s only 34% of the entire electorate. 54% voted for someone other than trump. trump received 46% of the Nov 5th vote, which is less than 50%. Dem’s gained seats in the House. The House has the slimmest margin in history. “Mandate” is the current cult buzz word. Sorry you fell for it.

Mike Johnson Is Just
Another Trump Boot Licker !

Mike is just another disgusting rino

Yeah. Keep telling yourself that. He’s a loser.

Eric Burlison (r) [2016 file photo].

Eric Burlison
[January 1, 2025]
This year, we double down on faith, family, and freedom!
Together, we’ll fight for less government, lower taxes, and to protect YOUR rights.
Under President Trump, we will see what America First can do— build for success! [….]
Here’s to a brighter, freer future!
[….]

Some of the responses:

Hey dude: you said this: “American citizens who were simply patriotic and wanted to express their First Amendment rights. Instead they were enticed and encouraged to do things that they didn’t even know might be illegal.”
odd, i can find a whole series of photos of “peaceful citizens” pushing barricades against the US Capitol Police; of an officer being squeezed in a doorway almost to death, 140+ officers wounded, and five or so post-event suicides.
If this was patriotic, etc, why was the US Capitol closed? If the Capitol *was* open, the citizens would have to go through magnetometers.
Why, sir, do you lie? Why?

Because he’s a republican?

that’s a *very* educated guess!

I prefer to narrow it down to MAGA Trump Cult Republicans. Some actually put country over cult worship.

Wow….you really believe this: “I think we truly had some very disturbing things happen with the FBI and their involvement. They created many entrapment scenarios on American citizens who just simply were patriotic and wanted to express their First Amendment rights. Instead they were enticed and encouraged to, you know, do things that they didn’t even know might be illegal.” You know this has been disproven, right? You have absolutely no evidence of these claims.

You can start by voting for a speaker quickly. Although I do not live in your district I do live in MO. We all need to be united and not fighting or being disruptive. The Democrats do a happy dance from all the Republican infighting. Get the team in place NOW.

Pass the popcorn.

You cannot rewrite January 6th. You people did the wrong thing. Trying to overthrow our government. Trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. Breaking and entering the capital and threatening congress. That is not legal. What kind of faith allows you to lie?

Traitor.

Same old, same old.

Not a demon, more of a clown, really, or maybe a demonic clown

30 Monday Oct 2023

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“…Dems Quick to Demonize New Speaker Johnson…”

Today:

Congressman Mark Alford
[October 30, 2023]
I was proud to vote for Mike Johnson for Speaker.
He is the right man for the job.
He has unified the House GOP.
We are a team. We are ready to work.
[….]

Just a few responses:

America is not a theocracy.

but the declaration and Constitution and pledge and our currency all mention him. You won’t break if you say his name.

“Beelzebub” is in the Constitution? Just asking.

The U.S. Constitution does not mention God. The Pledge of Allegiance is not a founding document. The original text of the pledge, written by a socialist minister in 1892, had no mention of God.

A little early for a victory lap. Still much to do.

🙏

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make (October 16, 2023)

The insurrectionist clown in a yellow tie (October 19, 2023)

Who’s next? (October 20, 2023)

You keep asking… (October 21, 2023)

We’re not surprised by this, Mark (r) (October 23, 2023)

This aged really, really well (October 23, 2023)

Another one bites the dust… (October 24, 2023)

Still the same circus, just another clown (October 25, 2023)

Still the same circus, just another clown

25 Wednesday Oct 2023

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Today:

Mark Alford
[October 25, 2023]
Our new speaker, Mike Johnson
[….]

Some of the comments:

What do you know about him Mark? Is he decent, a waffle, what? Most of us have never heard of him until yesterday.

That tells you something.

He has a Liberty Score of C, which is meh. But he is for single topic bills and to reel in the spending, he is supposed to release the J6 tapes and wants secure borders. Not anyone I had thought of, but I like that he did not have political aspirations like McCarthy. promising everyone everything. I don’t think we will agree with all that he does…. like with any other person, but he is a decent pick.
Now we just have to address the fact that Mark signed a pledge to a party…. the only pledges he should be taking are to the Constitution and to his constituents.

Mark (r) isn’t pure enough for the base, evidently.

CNN don’t like him!! That’s a good sign..

Don’t know him….prayers for you,the nation and things to come!!!

CNN don’t like him ! Good sign..

So, he is not only an election denier but defended Trump in his impeachment trials. He is an evangelical who thinks the separation of church and state is supposed. You took an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution, and you think voting for Mike Johnson and making him speaker of the House does that?
Great. More Chaos. I bet he shuts down the government for fun next month. I bet if he doesn’t, Matt Gaetz throws him out like McCarthy again. Bets on what our sovereign credit score will be next year.
I think it’s nuts that the GOP has the impression that this will not affect the election next year. Insanity.

Biden took an oath to defend the constitution and the sovereignty of the United States of America 🇺🇸 and lion what his doing to America … stop you hypocrisy!!! America is being invaded under this demented old criminal who is destroying America.. MAGA 24. .. remember that Hillary Clinton is an election deniers and not one same nothing about it.. double standards..

Okay.

he also supports forced birth with no exceptions.

A hate-filled election denier – perfect leader for today’s Republicans. Sad that there are 33 Republican women in the House and it was a race between a bunch of white guys who worship a false idol.

There you go.

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 527

YEA-AND-NAY 25-Oct-2023 1:50 PM
QUESTION: Election of the Speaker

Votes
JOHNSON (LA) 220
JEFFRIES 209
ANSWERED “PRESENT” 0
NOT VOTING 4

—- JOHNSON (LA) 220 —

Alford
Burlison
Graves (MO)
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner

—- JEFFRIES 209 —

Bush
Cleaver

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make (October 16, 2023)

The insurrectionist clown in a yellow tie (October 19, 2023)

Who’s next? (October 20, 2023)

You keep asking… (October 21, 2023)

We’re not surprised by this, Mark (r) (October 23, 2023)

This aged really, really well (October 23, 2023)

Another one bites the dust… (October 24, 2023)

Another one bites the dust…

24 Tuesday Oct 2023

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Today:

Emmer drops out of speaker race just hours after winning GOP nomination
The majority whip beat out a crowded field for the nomination, but it became clear he was far short of the 217 votes he needed to win — particularly with Donald Trump’s opposition.

WASHINGTON — Just hours after beating out a crowded field to win the GOP nomination for speaker, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., on Tuesday dropped his bid after it became clear he could not win the 217 votes needed on the floor.

[….]

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Mark Alford (r):

[image cropped]

Mark Alford @RepMarkAlford
We don’t just need a Speaker of the House, we need a Listener of the House.

If we can reach common understanding, listen, respond, and reflect to one another, we’ll be better off as a conference, and a leader will emerge to rally and lead America.
0:01 / 0:17
11:18 AM · Oct 24, 2023

“…we need a Listener of the House…”

Yeah, sure, that’ll work.

Elect clowns, expect a circus.

For the love of God, make the stupid stop.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make (October 16, 2023)

The insurrectionist clown in a yellow tie (October 19, 2023)

Who’s next? (October 20, 2023)

You keep asking… (October 21, 2023)

We’re not surprised by this, Mark (r) (October 23, 2023)

This aged really, really well (October 23, 2023)

We’re not surprised by this, Mark (r)

23 Monday Oct 2023

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“There are a lot of personal grievances that are hindering our conference’s ability to unite behind one candidate for Speaker…”

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

That would be the reason to flip the House.

Today:

[image cropped]

Mark Alford @RepMarkAlford
There are a lot of personal grievances that are hindering our conference’s ability to unite behind one candidate for Speaker.

We need to get over these personal grievances and focus on the business of the American people. It’s not about us.

It’s about the three-quarters of a million people we represent.
[….]
10:17 AM · Oct 23, 2023

Elect clowns, expect a circus.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make (October 16, 2023)

The insurrectionist clown in a yellow tie (October 19, 2023)

Who’s next? (October 20, 2023)

You keep asking… (October 21, 2023)

You keep asking…

21 Saturday Oct 2023

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Not a clue, eh, Mark (r)?

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Today:

Mark Alford
[October 21, 2023]
Whom do you want to see as the next speaker?

There is much hilarity in the responses:

Donald J. Trump

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check. Arraignment. Check.

Jordan

You

You!!!

You Mark Alford

You

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Uh, no.

A house divided, will not stand.
Please get it together, time is running out. Unite!

And who is responsible for that?

Jim Jordan

Is anyone going to tell them?

Good luck [….]

Luck has nothing to do with it.

Jordan or McCarthy

Not keeping current with the news.

Jordan would have been Great! The fact that the Demotrash hate him was all the better, but I like him on his Committee. Sessions from Tx would Be good. McDonlds out of Fl would be good. It has to be a Conservative, no Moderate Rino will do!

Don’t hold back, tell us how you really feel.

Trump , Jim jordan

Jim Jordon

Trump! Or Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan

You are not going to find anyone who can please everyone. BUT, everyone needs to be respectful and work together for the people. After all, congress works FOR “we the people”. This is so ridiculous and an embarrassment to the world.

You!

Jordan or Donalds. Russ Fry is great for the future too. Or Mark Alford! If we don’t get a Speaker who puts the American working class FIRST, we’re doomed. #MAGA #AmericanPopulist

“Make America Great Again” – in Russian.

Sarah Hickabee!

Uh.

Jordan

Jim Jordan! The Rinos are afraid he’s going to break the cookie jar they’ve been dipping into along with the Democrats.

At this point anyone. You all are making us look ridiculous. Get it done.

There’s that.

Jordan

DJT

YOU!!!!!!

Trump

Someone who can compromise and work across the aisle. Nothing will ever get done if we can’t work together!

Nikki Haley

Jim Jordan

Who can you trust

That’s why we’re where we are.

None of the 22 that voted for people that weren’t even running they should all have their heads checked. Clowns.

Or, looking at the 194:

Jim Jordan.. you next time..[….]

TRUMP or JORDAN

Jordan is the Man!!!!!

Evidently not.

Jim Jordan

Morgan Luttrell

Someone who doesn’t owe favors to democrats or lobbyists. And def a strong Republican.

strong Conservative

Like when you asked this last time, I’ll answer Jim Jordon again. You responded last time he didn’t want it.
He did this time and you guys couldn’t get your Rinos in line.
Shame on you all, despicable.

Right wingnuttery simply cannot fail, it can only be sabotaged from within.

Trump or Jordan

Jim jordan

No one none of our options are good ones

And how did we get to this point?

Michael Buffer

Jim Jordan

Does it really matter? The people haven’t had a voice in YEARS and YEARS… Why worry about it now?

Alfred E. Neumann?

Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan or Dan Crenshaw

really Crenshaw he wants war and to keep sending money to Ukraine.

Personally? Just asking.

Anyone, The House has already failed the constituents….we need an undivided house to have any chance of winning next year. The House can’t get anything done because they are so busy trying to “one up” each other….get it done….anyone so we can attempt to get America on track again. Republicans are to blame….hate to say it…..
There are SO MANY important decisions to be made and we look like 🤡

Why, yes, you do.

Donald Trump

Jordan

Please, get someone elected. It’s awful watching this. We look foolish.

Elect clowns, expect a circus.

Run Mark, Run!

That would infringe on Josh Hawley’s (r) trademark.

How about we see the Republican Party stand together. If they would stand together half as much as the dems they would have it made. SMH

Does it matter who we want to see? There will be 20 republicans that are only hell bent on extending power of the speaker pro tem that has Pelosi backing.. I’m so sick of our embarrassment of a government it’s ridiculous.. I’m over it and at this point just hope it shuts down and doesn’t reopen [….] as a Republican I can admit, Republicans caused this..

Is always the first to complain when their trash pickup is late.

Come on get your stuff together.

And…

But while we’re distracted by all this nonsense.. what deals are being done behind our backs? More money to foreign countries? More military, equipment and food being shipped out of our country? More human trafficking? What? It’s always something. [….]

Someone who push for no foreign aid.

Jordan- because why does the swamp not want him SO bad. Anyone they’re fighting so hard against, tells me all I need to know.

Slept through school when they covered…everything.

Someone who has some f@&king common sense

That would eliminate everyone mentioned so far.

As I stated in an email I sent you yesterday. The House needs to quit acting like spoiled middle school students who want to make life Hell for others! O belive Mike Huckabee had a great idea: all Reresentatives should be locked in a room together without food / drink until they reach an agreement and support the Republican nominee!

How would they signal? Just asking.

Almost anyone. The party is falling apart because of a 4% fringe is having a temper tantrum. The least effective group of representatives would rather commit political arson than learn to play on a team.

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican. There is no “fringe”.

George Santos.

May have been sarcasm. It’s hard to tell.

Somebody who hasn’t been in the Federal office for the last 25+ years

Because actual knowledges is…what?

Trump or Jordan, but it’ll never happen. You guys are just playing games and not getting anything done. Should have stayed there until this got done. What an embarrassment!

Jordan , no rinos. Ousting McCarthy sure exposed how swampy some in the republican party are. Just remember your constituents are watching and will vote in the primary

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make (October 16, 2023)

The insurrectionist clown in a yellow tie (October 19, 2023)

Who’s next? (October 20, 2023)

Who’s next?

20 Friday Oct 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Mark Alford, social media

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Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Today:

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 525

YEA-AND-NAY 20-Oct-2023 11:56 AM
QUESTION: Election of the Speaker

Votes
JEFFRIES 210
JORDAN 194
SCALISE 8
MCHENRY 6
ZELDIN 4
DONALDS 2
MCCARTHY 2
GARCIA, MIKE 1
EMMER 1
WESTERMAN 1
ANSWERED “PRESENT” 0
NOT VOTING 4

—- JEFFRIES 210 —

Bush
Cleaver

—- JORDAN 194 —

Alford
Burlison
Graves (MO)
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner

Who?

Tonight:

Kevin (r) who?

Sure, Mark (r).

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make (October 16, 2023)

The insurrectionist clown in a yellow tie (October 19, 2023)

The insurrectionist clown in a yellow tie

19 Thursday Oct 2023

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Not quite yet, Jim Jordan (r).

Not quite yet.

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 521

YEA-AND-NAY 17-Oct-2023 1:49 PM
QUESTION: Election of the Speaker

Votes
JEFFRIES 212
JORDAN 200
SCALISE 7
MCCARTHY 6
ZELDIN 3
GARCIA, MIKE 1
EMMER 1
COLE 1
MASSIE 1
ANSWERED “PRESENT” 0
NOT VOTING 1

—- JEFFRIES 212 —

Bush
Cleaver

—- JORDAN 200 —

Alford
Burlison
Graves {MO}
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner

And again, yesterday:

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 523

YEA-AND-NAY 18-Oct-2023 1:12 PM
QUESTION: Election of the Speaker

Votes
JEFFRIES 212
JORDAN 199
SCALISE 7
MCCARTHY 5
ZELDIN 3
DONALDS 1
EMMER 1
GARCIA, MIKE 1
BOEHNER 1
GRANGER 1
WESTERMAN 1
MILLER, CANDICE 1
ANSWERED “PRESENT” 0
NOT VOTING 0

—- JEFFRIES 212 —

Bush
Cleaver

—- JORDAN 199 —

Alford
Burlison
Graves {MO}
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner

What’s the over/under on going beyond fifteen ballots? Just asking.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make

16 Monday Oct 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Mark Alford, social media

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Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Today:

Mark Alford
[October 16, 2023]
In case there is any doubt…. I’m FULLY supporting Jim Jordan for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Jim embodies the conservative values that I and our district hold dear. I encourage ALL my Republican colleagues to vote for Jim and let’s get on with the business of leading!!!!

Some of the responses:

Does He put God 1st

Does He love God

I usually add a little onion powder to my Mac and Cheese.

Ask the Missouri farmers if they know Jim Jordan has never voted in favor of the farm bill!

“Jim Jordan hasn’t passed a single bill in his 16 years of congress. Who else agrees he’s far too ineffective to be Speaker?

I completely agree. Not sure why anyone thinks he is a good choice.

Gym Jordan are you kidding me. Ask some of the wrestling team in Ohio how they feel.

That’s very promising for a Democrat takeover of the house in 2024. Thanks for all of your effort.

The fact that as a coach he knew about, or at least had enough information to be highly suspicious of sexual abuse happening to his college students, and yet did nothing at all to investigate or prevent further abuse doesn’t bother you one teeny tiny bit? Doesn’t make you question his leadership skills or integrity at all? Or are you willing to overlook that deficiency?

[….] Wasn’t he wholeheartedly involved in attempting to overthrow democracy and trashing the constitution to keep a narcissistic in power also?

Jordan was prolific in the attempted trump coup, and should have been drummed out of Congress Jan 7th. He is completely unqualified to serve in any capacity. Jordan is a traitor to this country.
The fact Mark Alford supports Jordan tells you exactly what he’s going to do in any trump repeat, he’s going to work to overthrow the current democracy. You’re unfit to serve, Mark Alford, you’re a traitor.

Hard no on Gym Jordan, traitorous insurrectionist and known pedophile enabler!!!
Dennis Hastert, Jerry Sandusky and Larry Nassar all agree with you and the Grand Old Party of pedophilia’s choice though.
Because Gymmie also failed the students under his charge. He failed to protect them from molestation and he refused to back them when they asked for his help. It was his JOB to help them and he failed them.
Just like he’s failed in his Committee Chair. Maybe if he’d actually passed the Bar Exam instead of failing it 3 times, he might have been competent enough to run the Judiciary Committee. If he had earned his law degree, he might understand how the rules work. He doesn’t.
Just think about how badly he’ll fail us if Speaker!!!

Insurrectionist can never be trusted again.

I’m very disappointed with this news. He supported the idea that the election was bogus, the January 6 insurrection, where police officers lost their lives due to the attack on the nation’s capitol, and has morals that are not what Republicans used to support. Why not try to get a bipartisan candidate who can lead Congress in the path where our country actually is working for the good of our nation? Very disappointing, indeed. Of course, this path will continue to divide our government and little will be accomplished in the next few years. The US has become the laughing stock of the world for our inability to work for the future of all Americans.

Jim Jordan covered up sexual abuse. He is the perfect fit to lead Republicans in the House. Sexual assault is a prerequisite for Republican leaders these days.

I’m concerned because Jim Jordan isn’t known for passing legislation or working with Democrats or Senators. That’s pretty much the job description of Speaker. How is he going to be at crafting bills that reflect the majority, don’t alienate the other side, and can also pass the Senate? We don’t need a Speaker who just obstructs until the next election.

Mark Alford (r) considers that a feature, not a bug.

When did sexual abuse cover up become a Conservative value?

Not exactly stellar endorsements there.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity

16 Monday Oct 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress

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2nd Congressional District, Ann Wagner, Jim Jordan, missouri, right wingnuts, Speaker

“…’Absolutely not,’ said Rep. Ann Wagner, a Scalise ally, when I asked if she will support Jordan for speaker….”

That was then, this is now:

Wagner Statement on Speaker Race
October 16, 2023
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on the House Speaker’s race:

“Let me be clear, I am not, and will not, work with Democrats as our Republican Conference comes together to elect a conservative Speaker of the House.

“Too much is at stake to hand control of the House over to radical liberal Democrats, which is why we must elect a conservative as the next Speaker. Throughout my time in Congress, I have always been a team player and supported our Republican nominees out of Conference.

“Jim Jordan and I spoke at length again this morning, and he has allayed my concerns about keeping the government open with conservative funding, the need for strong border security, our need for consistent international support in times of war and unrest, as well as the need for stronger protections against the scourge of human trafficking and child exploitation.

“Jim Jordan is our conference nominee, and I will support his nomination for Speaker on the House floor.”

Today’s establishment GOP, with the principles, fortitude, and spine of a wet noodle.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

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