Does that include Gaetz’s and Rubio’s seats? Or are those not being counted until they hold special elections?
They're doing it backwards; walking up the down slide.
River ,'Ariel'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Cashmere - Dec 03, 2024 10:47:04 pm PST #3807 of 3830
Now tagless for your comfort.
megan walker - Dec 03, 2024 11:12:53 pm PST #3808 of 3830
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Does that include Gaetz’s and Rubio’s seats?
That is all seats in the House (435). Gaetz was reelected, and could in theory take his seat, so that is included.
Rubio is a senator. His seat can be filled by appointment.
But his and any other defections to the administration will only be a factor once the new Congress convenes in January.
Laura - Dec 04, 2024 5:11:16 am PST #3809 of 3830
Our wings are not tired.
In Florida news, it looks like DeSantis might get Defense since Hegseth may go the way of Gaetz. It could be that DeSantis picks Lara Trump to replace Rubio and gets a seat at the table as a reward. DeSantis, Bondi, Rubio, Gaetz, and a bunch of others. Local newspapers say nine of his picks have been loyal Floridians. Best of the best, I tell ya.
Tom Scola - Dec 04, 2024 5:17:53 am PST #3810 of 3830
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Bad news for America, but good news for Florida! Congrats, Laura.
Laura - Dec 04, 2024 5:43:32 am PST #3811 of 3830
Our wings are not tired.
I have little confidence Floridians will pick anything better for replacements. Sorry about along our trash.
Tom Scola - Dec 04, 2024 6:45:26 am PST #3812 of 3830
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Woah, the CEO of the 8th largest company in the world was just assassinated in midtown NYC.
msbelle - Dec 04, 2024 6:51:50 am PST #3813 of 3830
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Omg! and my tv is deciding to get no signal on my wfh day so I can’t get news.
Steph L. - Dec 04, 2024 7:27:13 am PST #3814 of 3830
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Woah, the CEO of the 8th largest company in the world was just assassinated in midtown NYC.
Is it wrong that my first thought was "Was Trump the shooter? He said he could do it and no one would care."
chrismg - Dec 04, 2024 7:35:59 am PST #3815 of 3830
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
David Brooks had an article in the op/ed saying the MAGA people have the outlook that belief in institutions, even ones that are supposedly on their side, is seen as an attribute of the enemy. This collided with a conversation I had with Mom about how much traction they got the first time by just ignoring the norms of the US government and I realized: This is just the "Move fast and break things" shit all over again. No wonder he gets on so well with Elon.
Tom: Holy crap, that's my company's health insurer!
ETA: Teppy, hah!
Jessica - Dec 04, 2024 7:50:40 am PST #3816 of 3830
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Woah, the CEO of the 8th largest company in the world was just assassinated in midtown NYC.
Holy shit, that's less than 10 blocks from my office.