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Arrr, Trump be backin’ Johnson, but who be the scallywags still sittin’ on the fence, eh?

2025-01-01

Arrr, matey! President-elect Trump be givin’ a hearty thumbs up to Speaker Mike Johnson, but the seas be stormy for his reelection! Many a Republican be givin’ him the cold shoulder, threatenin’ to scuttle the new Congress before it sets sail. The vote be comin’ this Friday, and Johnson be needin’ all hands on deck! But me heartie Rich McCormick be holdin’ his cards close, sayin’ he ain't ready to join the crew!

Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round as we spill the beans on the latest ruckus in the realm of politics, where the tides be shiftin' faster than a ship in a storm! President-elect Trump, that scallywag, be throwin' his support behind Speaker Mike Johnson, a lad from Louisiana, for yet another term on the high seas of Congress. But alas, the winds be blowin' against him, for many a Republican buccaneer be schemin' and plottin' against him, threatenin’ to anchor the new Congress before it even sets sail!

Come Friday at noon, the House speaker vote be upon us, and it be lookin’ to be as tight as a ship's hold! Johnson be needin' every last Republican matey to back him if he hopes to hoist the Jolly Roger in the speaker’s chair. But beware, for Rep. Rich McCormick from Georgia has his doubts, speakin' like a barnacle clingin' to the hull, sayin' he be “not yet” ready to pledge his allegiance to the cause!

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