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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

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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 15 hrs ago OP

I wonder what the price leadership is willing to fork over. Torchlight 15 hrs ago #1

I am certain that both Mace and Boebert have secrets they wish to keep hidden. Irish_Dem 14 hrs ago #19

Yeah, I don't think the word "pleading" is what is going to happen. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #23

Exactly. The correct verb is THREATENING. Irish_Dem 13 hrs ago #27

We really need brave whistle blowers to get the files out...they will need new identities from witness protection... wcmagumba 15 hrs ago #2

I predicted weeks ago that Mace would pull her name. rsdsharp 15 hrs ago #3

It would be completely hypocritical of Mace to back down. Renew Deal 15 hrs ago #4

Check their bank accounts! Chasstev365 15 hrs ago #7

Bwaaaah malaise 15 hrs ago #5

No. What was it? Ocelot II 15 hrs ago #6

From -18.20 malaise 15 hrs ago #10

My fav altered pic of Karoline. area51 13 hrs ago #31

Love it 😀 malaise 13 hrs ago #33

For the love of God: will someone just leak the Epstein Files already? Chasstev365 15 hrs ago #8

We could use an Assange or Snowden or Manning round about now. TheRickles 14 hrs ago #13

That would really be a surprise... kentuck 15 hrs ago #9

I expect if it comes to it he will threaten their lives. BannonsLiver 14 hrs ago #14

I would bet he already has rurallib 14 hrs ago #17

If, just what if, they refuse to change their minds? GusBob 14 hrs ago #15

Both Mace and Boebert are very weak and not very bright. Irish_Dem 14 hrs ago #20

If the price is right they will fold like lawn chairs. Irish_Dem 13 hrs ago #28

I've been expecting this. Bozvotros 15 hrs ago #11

I figure the fix was in. doc03 14 hrs ago #12

With all the time in the world, Mblaze 14 hrs ago #16

If the Epstein Files exonerated him, Trump would be threatening to primary the two if they didn't release the files surfered 14 hrs ago #18

I would not be surprised if one or the other caves. Trump is very powerful, and can provide financial incentives and/or Fil1957 14 hrs ago #21

He can team them up with some of his shadowy "republican mega-donors." NBachers 14 hrs ago #22

They only have about an hour left to remove their signature(s) Wiz Imp 13 hrs ago #24

I don't believe either will remove their signatures at this point, however, even if one did Wiz Imp 13 hrs ago #25

Pleading or Traildogbob 13 hrs ago #26

My $1 bet is on... WestMichRad 13 hrs ago #29

He could make Mikey expel either Mace, MTG or Boebert on the grounds of mental instability and moral turpitude. Marcuse 13 hrs ago #30

Yes and that would almost guarantee that Jefferies becomes speaker in January karynnj 12 hrs ago #34

Kick dalton99a 13 hrs ago #32

Seriously you guys thought we wouldn't get fitzmased ? mucifer 10 hrs ago #35