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October 4th, 2023

Happy Wednesday, folks! While Kevin McCarthy's firing as Speaker of the House was discussed yesterday, many forgot to mention that Hunter Biden was in Federal Court in Delaware Justice being served? I wouldn't hold my breath but I guess anything is possible. .

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McCarthy Dismissed

McCarthy Ousted from role As Speaker of the House

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Rep. Kevin McCarthy was OUSTED as Speaker of the House yesterday. This motion to "Vacate The Chair" was made by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fl) Chamber rules required McCarthy to act on Gaetz’s motion within two days.

Background: Gaetz alleged McCarthy inked a “secret side deal” with Democrats to hold a House vote on Ukraine funding in exchange for getting enough votes to prevent a shutdown. McCarthy denied making any deals with Democrats, saying he hasn’t spoken with Biden for months.

Among the potential contenders, it's not surprising that Matt Gaetz is one of the prominent figures who initiated this discussion. It wouldn't be a shocker to see him entering the race. On the other hand, considering Steve Scalise's position as the second-highest-ranking Republican in Congress, he appears to be a strong candidate and a favorite in the eyes of many.

However, the field is diverse, and other notable figures have been mentioned as potential candidates. This list includes Jim Jordan, Byron Donalds, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Rules Committee Chair Tom Cole, Representative Garrett Graves, and Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry.

What Now?: Honesty time? We're sailing into uncharted political waters here! This is the first time a Speaker of the House has been voted out, So, when it comes to historical precedent, we're basically in "choose your own adventure" territory.
In the meantime, meet Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), who's taken the role of Speaker Pro-Tempore. Let's see how this political drama unfolds! 🎭🏛️🎬

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