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appmanga

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7. A drowning man clutching at straws...

Reply to underpants (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 08:59 PM

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...this might save his job, but I sincerely doubt it. Republicans would rather vote for a person with the "R" next to their name, and Democrats who know who this guy is aren't voting for him.

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Republican Rep. Kiley (CA) leaves GOP - Independent. GOP House majority is now officially 2. [View all] underpants Monday OP

He's not a very skillful opportunist. David__77 Monday #1

He'll still vote with the GOP nt Gore1FL Monday #2

Yes he said he would still caucas with the repugs Lifeafter70 Monday #3

Which makes the move seemingly pretty meaningless. EdmondDantes_ Monday #4

Uness the majority tightens and Democrats have a sweeter offer to woo him with 😒 🤔 SSJVegeta Monday #5

This calls for a new political acronym Zambero Monday #6

A drowning man clutching at straws... appmanga Monday #7

MaddowBlog-GOP member becomes an independent, narrowing House Republicans' edge again LetMyPeopleVote 20 hrs ago #8