Earlier, we wrote about the Republican decision to nominate Steve Scalise for the next Speaker of the House. Next, his nomination will go to the full House for a vote where he must win a majority. With Republicans holding a narrow majority, it was always going to be tough, and now it looks to be even more tenuous as some Republicans have publicly indicated they will not vote for Scalise.
Surprises are for little kids at birthday parties, not Congress. So, I let Scalise know in person that he doesn’t have my vote on the floor, because he has not articulated a viable plan for avoiding an omnibus.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) October 11, 2023
Welp, Massie is always sassy and always very clear about his intentions.
4 nays now
— Naperville Politics Guy (@NapervillePol) October 11, 2023
Gimenez
Boebert
Max Miller
And now Massie https://t.co/mwfnabyQgy
It also appears Gimenez, Boebert and Miller will join Massie in voting no.
Max Miller and Tom Massie are both no right now for Scalise. https://t.co/JFHWqU57io
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 11, 2023
Release the votes. We deserve to know who is part of the Uniparty. https://t.co/0keGwl7nM6
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) October 11, 2023
Many Republican voters are upset about the closed door private vote thus far and want every Representative to go on the record.
If y'all go to the floor without the votes needed I swear
— Will’s Thoughts (@Will22Boz) October 11, 2023
there are now at least 4 that will not vote for Scalise on the floor which means the speakers race is just getting started. https://t.co/n1wr0Wq8bZ
— Ivan Raiklin (@IvanRaiklin) October 11, 2023
Tommy M has always been this way, it's just that no one listens until it really matters. https://t.co/kMVwFfDdSq
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) October 11, 2023
Look at all of these republicans growing backbones after their support of McCarthy. I generally like @RepThomasMassie but come on dude, you gave an impassioned speech for McCarthy who was on the same omnibus path. https://t.co/UulIzNzVge
— Ranting Monkey (@Ranting_Monkey) October 11, 2023
To be fair, defending the current Speaker to avoid disarray is much different than refusing to put in a replacement because of ideological disagreements.
There's always some "noble" idea Massie needs to signal that has no chance of advancing.
— Jeff Stillman🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@StillmanJeff) October 11, 2023
The priority here is to get the GOP back in business. The WH and Sen are with the Ds. Doesn't matter if Scalise has the votes, then Massie can have his virtue signal, but it's an old act. https://t.co/FDjFuZ8byy
Please urge your House Representatives to vote for Jim Jordan for Speaker. Scalise is going thru cancer treatments and not as principled as Jim Jordan. https://t.co/qsQIY2Lhe2
— Conservatism Prevents Tyranny (@SaveLibertyUS) October 11, 2023
The dems will push him over the top for speakership https://t.co/74FkjCcOAU
— Jay (@Jay506708) October 11, 2023
The Democrats have nominated their own candidate, Hakeem Jeffries, so it would be surprising to see them help out the Republican cause, particularly with the 2024 elections so near. Stay tuned! There are still many twists and turns on the road to a new Speaker.
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