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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:29 AM Original message |
OK...IF Hastert resigns as speaker, how does this work? |
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jean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
1. wouldn't the Boner be next in line? He's House Majority Leader . |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:32 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I wouldn't count on that happening. |
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jean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:36 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. that sounds about right. I've seen mention of Henry Hyde, who is not |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
2. Congress would have to be in session. |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:32 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Hmmm...this would interrupt campaigning. |
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Tansy_Gold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:38 AM Response to Reply #2 |
9. Speaker of the House is 3rd in line to succeed |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:53 AM Response to Reply #9 |
20. a quorum is always necessary |
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Chipper Chat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:33 AM Response to Original message |
5. Do you suppose Newt will just muscle his way in? |
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jean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:37 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. he's not an elected official at moment, wouldn't he have to be a member |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:41 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. No, the speaker doesn't have to be... |
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jean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:56 AM Response to Reply #11 |
21. ugh. I really don't relish having Gingrich in control of anything. |
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Chipper Chat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:41 AM Response to Reply #7 |
12. Actually no, he or she doesn't. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:43 AM Response to Reply #7 |
13. nope. |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
8. Who do they have who could stand up to the scrutiny |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
10. I don't think Congress will convene until after the election. |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:49 AM Response to Reply #10 |
16. we have a winner |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 12:16 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. That's correct. |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
14. A man on C-SPAN this morning said Hastert has a secret list of people. |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:50 AM Response to Reply #14 |
18. the man on C-SPAN probably doesn't know what he's talking about |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
15. Interesting: Does not have to be member of the house. |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 10:04 AM Response to Reply #15 |
23. Remember, This Was Designed For No Party Or Many... |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
17. My gut feeling is that he isn't going to resign |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:50 AM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Unless some new info comes out, I think you are right |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-10-06 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
22. If he resigns and there is a vote before the elections.... |
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