The Big Three – Groundhog Day
By Rep. Dusty Johnson
October 13, 2023
BIG Update
It seems like we’ve been here before. The House Republican Conference is at a stalemate trying to elect the next Speaker of the House. We voted in a closed-door meeting on Wednesday and current Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) won. However, the Republican candidate for Speaker must get 217 votes from the full House of Representatives to become Speaker. Scalise couldn’t secure the votes, so he stepped down and we are back to the drawing board.
We’re one month away from a government shutdown, and without a Speaker of the House, no bills can be considered, which means we can’t vote on any funding bills. We also can’t vote to authorize assistance for situations like the attacks on Israel. The House is paralyzed.
What we need is for House Republicans to come together to support a candidate for Speaker so we can accomplish the necessary tasks for the American people. A shutdown is costly to our country. And a House without a Speaker is costly to the rest of the world.
BIG Idea
South Dakota FCCLA students from Brookings, Burke, Wessington Springs, and Harrisburg came to visit Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators. We discussed our state’s educational needs, specifically the teacher shortage, and how to address issues at the state and federal level.
BIG News
The Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel are unconscionable and must be condemned. The horror of these actions has echoed throughout the world. Thousands of people have died, including innocent civilians, babies, and American citizens. America must stand by our ally Israel. I cosponsored a resolution condemning Hamas in the strongest terms and expressing unconditional and unwavering support for Israel and its right to defend itself. More than 400 members of Congress cosponsored and agreed, too. The U.S. House stands nearly united in our support.
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dusty – in the normal traditional u-s i grew up in, a weasel like jim jordan couldn’t claw his way within a mile of the speakership. you are of this u-s that lives in my mind and heart.
what kind of bizarre existential rabbit-hole did we drop through to be in a universe where this is happening? there is much talk about god’s plan for israel because of the new hostilities – i’m waiting for the minions of donald leon trumpsky to be put back in their box. there’s a job for god right there.
this is an ongoing test of whether trump keeps the gop kneecapped and weakened. so far it seems to be so.
True to form, you have no clue what you’re talking about. It’s like this, Jordan and Johnson are pro-second amendment, both are very concerned with their states well-being, Jordan has gone after the impeachment of the most outwardly corrupt potus in the history of our country as the whole government should have and I haven’t heard Johnson comment on this yet.
You obviously don’t keep track of voting records or you’re just one who could care less about our country’s well-being. Just for grins, why don’t you check out voting records of some of these people you obviously know nothing about.
As far as how we got to where we are, we have a ruling class that puts their lust for power and wealth ahead of we the people and our country. I think if you knew what was really going on you’d understand all of this. There are very few people in congress that don’t have a price and it’s usually the highest bidder that gets their vote.
there’s nothing you won’t say or espouse to keep your “trump is for us” fantasy glued together is there lol. your impatience with my limited little intellect is a hoot. you’re a tool of a huge propaganda machine and you haven’t quite got the guts yet to stand outside it and give it a hard examination. i used to be exactly like you so i know you can get over yourself some day. but please keep educating me, your energy is infectious.
enquirer says:
October 10, 2023 at 2:34 pm
i love when the attacks turn personal. that means i won
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Looks like GE is winning…
it was a draw at best, but i’ll claim the win thanks. i was needlessly attacked for my initial posting.