So many people using paper and pen to count votes. These folks need to use a spreadsheet on their tablet or their phone. Folks get with the program!

#SpeakerVote
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#SpeakerVote #Politics

there's over 1million people watching live the 14th vote count right now. We'll see who wins.

#Politics #SpeakerVote

There are only two nominees this round: McCarthy and Jeffries

Jeffries didn't get enough votes
but McCarthu picked up 3 votes from defectors.

Don't expect a Speaker today, because tonight is a Full moon and the energy in DC is one of anger and frustration.

Enjoy what you can today.

Justin Amash, a libertarian who is no longer in Congress but was highly respected when he was, has launched his bid to be speaker of the House via Twitter. Although there's no law that prevents this, he would have to be present in order to seek and accept the nomination.

The #Politics and jockeying of the gop candidates continue this afternoon.

As they say in baseball: 3 strikes and you're out.

For those who are following the DC Drama & #Politics, below is an excerpt of a Politico article on the state of affairs with the House Speakership and McCarthy's chances.

My prediction from having worked in DC: By Friday, Rep Jim Jordan should be voted in as the new speaker. 🤢 🤮

Before Her Party Switch, Sinema Was Flooded With Donations From Wall Street, Private Equity
#Politics

https://perfectunion.us/before-her-party-switch-sinema-was-flooded-with-donations-from-wall-street-private-equity/ via @moreperfectus

#Politics

#AZ Senator Sinema - Is now available to the highest bidder
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In Senate shake-up, Sinema changes her party affiliation to independent

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/12/09/kyrsten-sinema-independent/

🤡 GUILTY x 17

A jury of hard working New Yorkers found Weisselberg & the Trump Org guilty of 17 counts of tax related fraud, setting the stage for 🤡 to be indicted on a dozen counts of tax fraud.

HURRY UP SDNY! LOCK HIM UP!
#Justice #Politics

There... I fixed it!

#Politics #trump

#Georgia #Elections Update
Voters are waiting in long lines to vote in record numbers

Yesterday was the 3rd highest early voting turnout ever in #GA history. The first 2 days were this past weekend.

200K more women have voted than men

Largest block of voters so far; White (non-hispanic) men over 65 yrs of age (via TargetEarly)

More younger voters (under 30) have voted than in the past 3 elections (via TargetEarly)

#Politics

🔗 https://sos.ga.gov/data-hub-december-6-2022-runoff

Caucus Chair-elect Rep Pete Aguilar (D-CA-31) will begin serving his 5th term in office in 2023. He is currently on the House Appropriations Committee and is the Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Aguilar previously served as the Mayor of Redlands.

As Caucus Chair he will be to help steer the House Dems on legislative priorities, keeping members united on issues and messaging. Messaging is an issue Dems struggled with this past cycle and hope to work on en route to 2024.

#Politics 3/3

Congresswoman Katherine Clark has served MA-05 since December 2013. She has served as state senator, state rep, general counsel for Mass Office of Child Care Services. She previously served as Asst Speaker of Congress after serving as the Vice Chair of House Dem Caucus

The Dem Whip assists the Dem leadership in managing the party's legislative program on the House Floor, mobilizing members for important party votes and addressing concerns about legislation.

#Politics 2/3

Know your House Dem Leaders

Current Dem Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) was elected to lead the House Dems in 2023, making history as the first Black official to lead in either chamber. He takes on the responsibility of keeping the caucus united on policies and messaging as Dems set their sights on winning the majority in 2024.

Rep. Jeffries (center) has been Chair of the House Democratic Caucus since Nov of 2018 and is the former Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus.

#Politics 1/3

Dems have elected a new Dem Leader in the House

#politics

#Politics #GA Runoff Election
Statewide Early voting period is now in effect

A total of 424,000 Georgians have voted early... 23% of these voters had not voted last month.

Nearly 18,000 of those ... hadn't voted in the Nov 8th elections though registered. A plurality of this group of voters are Black and 46% are under 30.

#Georgia voters have until Nov. 28 to request an absentee ballot to vote in the Georgia runoff for U.S. Senate.

Early in-person voting begins Nov. 28 (and possibly earlier in some counties).

Election Day is Dec. 6. Make sure you have your voting plan in place.
#Politics

#CoSoPolitics #politics

ELECTION DENIERS HAND DEMS A WIN!

2 Arizona Counties (Republican Areas) have refused to certify the election for their areas. If they do not certify the election Democrats will win all local seats possibly handng the majority in the state legislature to Democrats and cutting Republican lead in the House of Representatives.
😆 🤣

https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/two-red-counties-in-arizona-refuse-to-certify-elections-that-could-backfire-155013189525.

⚡ Breaking ⚡ #Politics

Neither party has yet reached the required 218 seats to secure the majority. GoP has 217 seats. There are 4 uncalled House races for:
1. #CO03 GOP leading by 551 votes. Headed for automatic recount.

2. #CA03 GOP leading by 9472 votes with only 61% of vote in. Awaiting ballot curing

3. #CA13 GOP leading by 827 votes with 93% reporting.

4. #CA22 GOP leading by 4445 votes with 75% in. Awaiting ballot curing

McCarthy is expected to lead w/slimmest of margins

#Politics Several Congressional Reps and a Republican presidential candidate John A Castro, will be filing lawsuits under 14th Amendment Sect 3 to prevent #trump running for office.

Truth #Humor #Comedy #Politics

Comedian Trevor Noah is referencing a ballot measure that passed in #Alabama

Link on his take the 4 state Slavery proposals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTmgw3AI3vM