Jeffries encourages moderate Republicans to join Democrats and end House deadlock - PBS NewsHour

[Rhiannon12866]

As Republican infighting complicates the process of electing a new speaker, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York joined Geoff Bennett to discuss who Democrats would like to see holding the gavel and how it is affecting aid for Israel and Ukraine. - Aired on 10/12/2023.

[czarjak]

1. Drag ''em kicking and screaming.

[BOSSHOG]

2. "What is good for the American People"

Leader Jeffries stated what we need from the house and what we have yet to get from the majority who can’t achieve a majority. Do they (lunatics in the house) need the political equivalent of viagara?

America First My Ancient Ass.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. If only they could elect Jeffries as Speaker ASAP, the Republicans have no clue...

[BOSSHOG]

4. Imagine

Jeffries as Speaker for the next 6 months. Doing everything positive and workable domestically and on foreign policy. Getting the job done with sane Senators of both parties and of course President Biden.

Republicans will then go home and run on HIS achievements to get re-elected. They are too predictable.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. If they're desperate enough could they elect him? He did get votes in the McCarthy debacle.

And you're right, they vote against measures that will help constituents and then take credit for them when they pass. I saw one of their biggest hypocrites standing behind Scalise, Stefanik.

[BOSSHOG]

8. Stefanik is beyond horrible

I’m so proud of my moronic congressman jake laturner. R-KS. Hadn’t seen his dumbass on TV or radio or in print in months. He’s doing great as a Republican. Nothing.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. If there is chaos in the House, I know that Stefanik must be involved somehow

And I'm bound to see her face on screen, that's what she's after. She got her first taste of it when she appeared on national TV beside Gym Jordan during the impeachment hearings and she's made that a priority ever since - instead of doing the people's work.

[True Blue American]

10. Agree 100%!

[True Blue American]

5. Republicans could start by naming one of the Problem Solvers instead of the extremists.

Scalise is out. Does that mean Jordan? He will never get the votes. McHenry showed himself as extremist and was not even sworn in. Stupid.

Pick a moderate you fools.

[BOSSHOG]

7. It would be like shopping in an antique store

[True Blue American]

11. No, it wouldn't!

There are decent Republicans who work across the aisle to solve problem. Kevin did to a certain extent. That is why Gaetz wanted him gone. The Freedom Caucus has destroyed the Republican Party.

[BOSSHOG]

12. Nothing is keeping decent republicans

From doing the right thing. Nothing. If you don’t do the right thing because you fear being primaried you aren’t a decent Republican. The planet is in crisis, 17 November is flying towards us and no “decent republicans” have stepped forward. We will know if they do. Declare your independence and vote for Jeffries. That would be decent.

[True Blue American]

13. Tune in to Morning Joe. They are having 2 problem solvers on soon.

Yes, there are many decent Republicans in the House but right now the loud mouth Freedom caucus is running the show. Just 7 or 8 and there are not enough Republicans to stand against them.

[BOSSHOG]

16. 50 of them could end

This insanity today. Become an independent, caucus with Dems, be a Patriot, save the planet. If ya get beat in the next election, you can still look yourself in the mirror and smile.

Jordan lied for trump, plotted a coup, refused a subpoena, wanted to impeach Biden. And decent people can’t stop him?

[republianmushroom]

14. That is the only way it will end.

When enough republicans say they have had enough and decide to put country above politics
and abandon the clown show.

[Captain Zero]

15. That would be like a COALITION government if

Enough moderate Republicans came over to make Jeffries the Speaker, even if it was to get over the next six months. Maybe the GOP could find their ass with both their hands by that time.

[whathehell]

17. What are the chances the Rs are holding up the

Speakership precisely BECAUSE they don't want to send any money to Israel or Ukraine?....They really don't like spending Rich Doners tax money...I'm just wondering.
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