DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 20, 2023 Probably the worst thing they could do IMO which is of course why they're doing it. Longer they leave it the heavier defeat IMO. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 20, 2023 Surely we'll be getting front pages from the Mail and Telegraph about BBC bias..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 20, 2023 Gillian " Great Fucking Job" Keegan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted October 20, 2023 I haven't seen this posted here yet (apologies if its already been done) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 20, 2023 Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Jim Jordan has now failed for third time to be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives and the opposition numbers are growing. I particularly like the last line of this latest update, which may well sum up the situation perfectly. Posted at 17:1817:18 House back on recess - but is the drama over for the day? Brandon Drenon Reporting from Capitol Hill BBCCopyright: BBC We will not get a second vote right away today. “We’ll have a conference,” Jim Jordan told reporters as he left the House floor, meaning Republicans will meet to plan their next move. He grinned at assembled journalists but was tight-lipped as reporters fired off questions about what happens next after his third loss. As House Republicans retreat behind closed doors to hash out their differences, it is unclear whether we will get another vote today at all. Some Jordan allies have suggested to media outlets that votes may be held continuously through the weekend until Jordan is the nominee. But, with the resistance against him only appearing to harden and some Republicans planning to skip town anyway, that may well turn out to be a terrible idea. In the vote that just ended, Hakeem Jeffries received 210 votes, only five less than the magic number he needed to win the gavel. A few more absences - we're not saying this will happen - and Republicans risk accidentally electing the Democratic leader as Speaker. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 20, 2023 Well I for one am shocked https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/oct/19/sunaks-covid-startup-fund-invested-nearly-2m-in-firms-linked-to-his-wife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: The latest is that the extreme wing are going to try and remove the temporary Speaker, Patrick McHenry, because there's whispers about using him as a stopgap, which they won't accept. They're determined to get Jordan over the line, but the rebellion is only going to grow. But even the faithful are losing faith. Bring in the messiah... (he has since confirmed he will support Trump on the 4th ballot should there be one ) I wonder if it's any more wild than Hakeem Jeffries getting the Speakership to suggest this ends with Gaetz backing down and McCarthy getting his Speakership back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 20, 2023 Fantastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 20, 2023 That's 3 down, only another 218 Republicans in the house to have a go, then we can move onto the Democrats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Well I for one am shocked https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/oct/19/sunaks-covid-startup-fund-invested-nearly-2m-in-firms-linked-to-his-wife They should be in prison, along with all the other corrupt chancers in our so-called Government. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 20, 2023 2 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Wasn't the most popular Republican the one who got 210 votes and only 8 votes against him? Given the two guys to try since haven't broken 200... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 21, 2023 Because if there's one demographic that really need help.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,395 Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Because if there's one demographic that really need help.. "Right, so we need to make ourselves more popular...what would Liz Truss do?" 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 21, 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/oct/21/jeremy-hunt-set-to-quit-as-mp-in-fear-of-a-portillo-moment?CMP=share_btn_tw Coward Take your lickings like a man Jeremy. Rest assured there's likely to be someone else who'll grab that Portillo moment Monkier ahead of you. (For the love of god let it be the MP for the 18th Century ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,395 Posted October 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/oct/21/jeremy-hunt-set-to-quit-as-mp-in-fear-of-a-portillo-moment?CMP=share_btn_tw Coward Take your lickings like a man Jeremy. Rest assured there's likely to be someone else who'll grab that Portillo moment Monkier ahead of you. (For the love of god let it be the MP for the 18th Century ) I wish he’d have a Milligan moment instead. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 21, 2023 Great to see Johnny putting his contituents first...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 22, 2023 Nothing like some blue on blue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 23, 2023 Just when you think those people haven't suffered enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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