Staff Reports
In a shocking turn of events, the GOP’s majority in Congress is being whittled down quicker than a beaver chomping on a tree trunk. It seems that the elephants are fleeing the circus, as former Speaker Kevin McCarthy has decided to high-tail it out of Congress early, leaving his party with a razor-thin majority. And to add insult to injury, Rep. George Santos of New York got the boot over some ethics violations, further crumbling the GOP majority.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) December 7, 2023
With the exit of these two Republicans, and the anticipated departure of Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio, the current Speaker Mike Johnson will be left holding on to a mere two-seat advantage. It’s like trying to balance a stack of cookies on your nose while walking on a tightrope – talk about a precarious situation!
This shrunken majority will make it even tougher for Speaker Johnson to rally the troops in the fractured conference. And let’s face it, unity hasn’t exactly been the Republican Party’s strong suit lately. It’s like herding cats, only the cats are wearing elephant costumes.
To make matters worse, Speaker Johnson is facing a ticking time bomb to pass stalled spending bills and avoid a government shutdown. It’s like trying to defuse a bomb while wearing oven mitts – talk about a high-stakes game of hot potato!
As if that wasn’t enough, the House Republicans are divided on key issues, with hard-right conservatives demanding spending cuts and tougher border security, while resisting additional U.S. funding for Ukraine. It’s like trying to get a group of picky eaters to settle on a restaurant for dinner – good luck finding that middle ground!
And of course, the House Freedom Caucus is getting the blame for the dwindling majority. Some members of the caucus used an obscure House rule to kick Mr. McCarthy out of the speaker’s chair, causing chaos and leaving the House unable to get things done. It’s like a game of musical chairs, only with high-stakes consequences and no winners.
But wait, there’s more! The GOP’s effort to move government spending bills one-by-one has hit a major roadblock, with no spending bill making it to the House floor for a vote in nearly two weeks. It’s like trying to push a boulder uphill – an uphill battle, if you will.
And just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse, Rep. Bill Johnson is gearing up to hold a formal vote on whether to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden’s family business dealings. It’s like stirring up a hornet’s nest – talk about adding fuel to the fire!
So there you have it, folks. The GOP’s majority is shrinking faster than a cotton shirt in a hot dryer, and the chaos and division within the party have turned Capitol Hill into a political circus. It’s a rollercoaster ride of drama, infighting, and high-stakes gambles. Who knows what’s in store for the elephants in the next act of this political drama? Stay tuned!
