What if McCarthy's replacement was even worse (eg., MTG herself)? Not likely, I'll grant you, but certainly not impossible given the current state of the Republican Party.
I suppose someone could be worse than Kevin McCarthy.
But it takes a majority of the whole House to be elected Speaker. And given the rancor now spreading through the Republican caucus, I don't think anyone (including Mr. McCarthy) could be elected right now without some votes from the opposition party. That's why only a centrist like Don Bacon, or a few others mentioned in earlier posts, would be a viable candidate.
Adam Schiff has just been removed from the House Intelligence Committee in retribution for his leading the impeachment of TFG. The freedom caucus, under McCarthy's "Speakership" is still driving the bus. This will not stop until McCarthy is removed. Keep calling and writing to
Don Bacon(R-NE) and contact David Joyce (R-OH) to voice support for this effort.
Thanks for this, William. Every voice helps build Mr. Bacon's confidence and courage.
I spoke with someone in Mr. Bacon's Omaha district office this week. While he was careful not to render aan opiinion on the proposal, he did say that people in the D.C. office are more likely to have regular personal contact with the Congressman.
Also, good idea to contaact David Joyce. Here's his contact info:
DC Office: (202) 225-5731 District Office: (440) 353-3939
Good morning Jerry...Turns out I have both congressmen in my contacts already. I will make both calls first thing Monday morning.
To all other readers, I urge you to simply add both names and their D.C. office phone numbers to your contacts. You can even add what you want to say in contacts “Notes” so you know what you want to say. Even if you have “call reluctance,” you can just read it. The staffers on the other end of the line are really nice people. They’ll appreciate your call. And, more importantly, you’ll feel really good about yourself. And, MOST importantly, you will have done something really helpful for the security of our country. Both calls will take no more than a total five minutes.
Keep in mind that we're engaged in a process of persuasion. This isn't just a matter of weighing-in on how we'd like someone to vote on a particular issue: Yes or No. We're introducing a new idea, suggesting something novel. So to be most effective, perseverance is necessary.
I always make a point of giving my name first thing. If calling a second or third time, I'll say something like "I called last week, maybe you remember." Usually the aide is friendly and conversational. So it's easy to repeat the reason for my call and ask if there's a response, or whether they've received many other calls, or anything else I can think of to make an impression, and not sound like a pest.
Good morning, Jerry...I’ve just read your last comment to Barb. I’ll put this in my weekly schedule.
I just finished making a call to Leader Jeffries’ office. I mentioned, in part, the genesis of this effort to get rid of Kevin McCarthy. Yesterday, I made calls to Representatives Bacon, Joyce and Fitzpatrick. By the way, the correct D.C. phone number for Brian Fitzpatrick is (202) 225-4276, not 7751.
Thanks so much for your efforts and support, Robert. As the MAGA's get more desperate (now they're blocking military funding), I think more moderate R's will be open to our proposal.
And thanks for the update on Mr. Fitzpatrick's phone number. I wonder why it changed. It was 7751 during the debt ceiling debate. Anyway, I'll update my list.
What if McCarthy's replacement was even worse (eg., MTG herself)? Not likely, I'll grant you, but certainly not impossible given the current state of the Republican Party.
I suppose someone could be worse than Kevin McCarthy.
But it takes a majority of the whole House to be elected Speaker. And given the rancor now spreading through the Republican caucus, I don't think anyone (including Mr. McCarthy) could be elected right now without some votes from the opposition party. That's why only a centrist like Don Bacon, or a few others mentioned in earlier posts, would be a viable candidate.
Adam Schiff has just been removed from the House Intelligence Committee in retribution for his leading the impeachment of TFG. The freedom caucus, under McCarthy's "Speakership" is still driving the bus. This will not stop until McCarthy is removed. Keep calling and writing to
Don Bacon(R-NE) and contact David Joyce (R-OH) to voice support for this effort.
Thanks for this, William. Every voice helps build Mr. Bacon's confidence and courage.
I spoke with someone in Mr. Bacon's Omaha district office this week. While he was careful not to render aan opiinion on the proposal, he did say that people in the D.C. office are more likely to have regular personal contact with the Congressman.
Also, good idea to contaact David Joyce. Here's his contact info:
DC Office: (202) 225-5731 District Office: (440) 353-3939
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Thanks Jerry, will do.
Good morning Jerry...Turns out I have both congressmen in my contacts already. I will make both calls first thing Monday morning.
To all other readers, I urge you to simply add both names and their D.C. office phone numbers to your contacts. You can even add what you want to say in contacts “Notes” so you know what you want to say. Even if you have “call reluctance,” you can just read it. The staffers on the other end of the line are really nice people. They’ll appreciate your call. And, more importantly, you’ll feel really good about yourself. And, MOST importantly, you will have done something really helpful for the security of our country. Both calls will take no more than a total five minutes.
Thank you, Robert. And thanks for encouraging everyone to make those calls.
Another good one to call is Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).
DC: (202) 225-7751 District: (215) 579-8102.
If he's persuaded to back Don Bacon that would carry a lot of weight.
We should probably start calling Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)as well.
DC: (202) 225-5936 District: (718) 237-2211
If Mr. Bacon does step up to the plate, he'll need the Democratic Leader to deliver D votes for a majority. That would be a formidable coalition.
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Shall we call again even we have already done so?
That's a good question, Barb.
Keep in mind that we're engaged in a process of persuasion. This isn't just a matter of weighing-in on how we'd like someone to vote on a particular issue: Yes or No. We're introducing a new idea, suggesting something novel. So to be most effective, perseverance is necessary.
I always make a point of giving my name first thing. If calling a second or third time, I'll say something like "I called last week, maybe you remember." Usually the aide is friendly and conversational. So it's easy to repeat the reason for my call and ask if there's a response, or whether they've received many other calls, or anything else I can think of to make an impression, and not sound like a pest.
Good morning, Jerry...I’ve just read your last comment to Barb. I’ll put this in my weekly schedule.
I just finished making a call to Leader Jeffries’ office. I mentioned, in part, the genesis of this effort to get rid of Kevin McCarthy. Yesterday, I made calls to Representatives Bacon, Joyce and Fitzpatrick. By the way, the correct D.C. phone number for Brian Fitzpatrick is (202) 225-4276, not 7751.
Thanks for promoting this vital effort.
Thanks so much for your efforts and support, Robert. As the MAGA's get more desperate (now they're blocking military funding), I think more moderate R's will be open to our proposal.
And thanks for the update on Mr. Fitzpatrick's phone number. I wonder why it changed. It was 7751 during the debt ceiling debate. Anyway, I'll update my list.
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