Who will be the speaker after the midterms? (Page 1/8)
williegoat JUL 21, 03:09 PM
I have a reason for asking.

We could have a Republican President next year if all the pieces fall in place.

#1. Biden resigns for health reasons.
#2. Harris is removed by either impeachment or the 25th amendment before her VP choice is confirmed. The house would have to act fast. Obviously she cannot be allowed to take the wheel.
#3. The speaker ascends to the presidency.

Is there something I am missing?

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Let's go Brandon!

rinselberg JUL 21, 03:45 PM
If the Republicans take the majority in the House there is no reason that they could not designate "one" DJT himself as the Speaker of the House.

Then he could be sworn in as President in 4Q-2022 or 1Q-2023, as soon as Biden and Harris are both out of the way, with no Harris-designated VP.

A second term for DJT, well before Inauguration Day 2025, and without him even having to run again as a candidate for President.

Accelerationists, Rejoice!
williegoat JUL 21, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by rinselberg:

If the Republicans take the majority in the House there is no reason that they could not designate "one" DJT himself as the Speaker of the House.

Then he could be sworn in as President in 4Q-2022 or 1Q-2023, as soon as Biden and Harris are both out of the way, with no Harris-designated VP.

A second term for DJT, well before Inauguration Day 2025, and without him even having to run again as a candidate for President.

Accelerationists, Rejoice!


Although I think he would do a fine job, "installing" Trump in such a manner would be unwise for several reasons, not the least of which would be that he would only have two years left. He needs more. Also, it would give the left an excuse to claim that he was illegitimate.

No, we need to carefully consider who becomes speaker. We don't need another Boener or Ryan. We need someone in the mold of Newt Gingrich.
williegoat JUL 21, 03:56 PM
Also, though health would be the excuse for Biden's resignation, it would be a great way to throw cold water on the smoldering inferno that is Hunter. It would be as close to "saving face" as Joe will ever be.
williegoat JUL 21, 04:29 PM
If I were the DNC, I would figure out a way to replace Harris ASAP, following the midterms, while Joe is still in office. They will prop him up as long as they can, like they did with RBG, but his chances of making it to Jan '25 are slim.

I can't think of anyone in their stable who is capable, so they will probably choose someone like Pitiful Pete or a complete unknown.

If they use the same criteria that they have recently, we could end up with this guy:

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olejoedad JUL 21, 04:59 PM
The House is sworn in at the beginning of January, no installation of DJT could take place 4th Q 2022.

If DJT were to be installed as Speaker, and then ascends to the Oval Office after Biden is removed and Harris removed, DJT would be eligible to run in 2024, as he would not have served two complete terms before the 2024 election.
MidEngineManiac JUL 21, 05:11 PM
I'll vol-un-TEEEERRRR for dat der gig ! (Hope they like speaking in ^(%&*%*&^I*^ profanity with a smoke stuck in the face)
williegoat JUL 21, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by olejoedad:

If DJT were to be installed as Speaker, and then ascends to the Oval Office after Biden is removed and Harris removed, DJT would be eligible to run in 2024, as he would not have served two complete terms before the 2024 election.


Yes, but they would slay him and he would not be reelected, thus he would only get two years. If he had four, he could get a better shot at draining the swamp, which as I see it would be his number one job. With two years of (honest) republican leadership to stop the bleeding and expose the cockroaches to the daylight, the stage could be set for a very strong four year run.
olejoedad JUL 21, 05:26 PM
I agree.

And it would help to have an honest media.
Jake_Dragon JUL 21, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by olejoedad:

I agree.

And it would help to have an honest media.




Sure and who will lead that charge?