{"id":2382049,"date":"2024-12-19T16:34:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-terrifies-the-swamp-with-unorthodox-house-speaker-proposal\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T16:35:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:35:08","slug":"rand-paul-terrifies-the-swamp-with-unorthodox-house-speaker-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-terrifies-the-swamp-with-unorthodox-house-speaker-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"Rand Paul Terrifies &#8216;The Swamp&#8217; with Unorthodox House Speaker Proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frand-paul-terrifies-the-swamp-with-unorthodox-house-speaker-proposal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2382049&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a \u2064proposal from Republican senator Rand Paul to \u200belect Elon Musk as Speaker of the \u200dHouse of Representatives. This\u2064 suggestion follows a recent \u2062political upheaval\u200d in Washington, where a\u2064 populist movement influenced a budget bill&#8217;s failure. \u200bPaul argued that Musk, a figure who has \u200benergized many americans, could\u200c disrupt \u2062the political establishment, calling for \u200cchange in conventional leadership by stating that the \u2063Speaker does not have \u2064to be a member \u2064of \u2063Congress.<\/p>\n<p>Support for \u200cthis idea also\u2062 came from Republican\u200c Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who expressed willingness \u200dto back Musk for \u200bthe \u2062role, believing\u2064 it would contribute to more efficient \u200dgovernance. However,the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-pushes-to-remove-anonymity-online-i-want-everybodys-name\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley advocates for online transparency: &#039;I want everyone&#039;s identity&#039;.\">proposal faced criticism<\/a> from Democrats,with Representative\u200b Dan \u200bGoldman labeling it absurd and expressing concern\u2062 over the idea of an unelected individual like Musk having significant political power.<\/p>\n<p>The article showcases\u2064 a split \u200cin opinion within the Republican party,with some\u200b senators recognizing a need\u200b for fresh leadership and suggesting that unconventional candidates might be considered.the conversation highlights the tension between customary political \u2062structures and \u200ba growing \u200ddesire among certain factions for radical change.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of the Washington political world being turned upside down by a populist revolt that sank a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/despite-declaring-the-pandemic-over-biden-begs-for-billions-in-new-covid-emergency-funds\/\" title=\"Despite Declaring the Pandemic \u201cOver,\u201d Biden Begs for Billions in New COVID \u201cEmergency\u201d Funds\">stopgap budget bill<\/a>, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said there&rsquo;s no reason the revolution cannot become the new norm.<\/p>\n<p>Noting the role played by Elon Musk in arousing Americans to speak out, Paul said installing Musk as Speaker of the House would be a delightful form of revenge upon big spenders and the establishment.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Speaker of the House need not be a member of Congress . . . &nbsp; Nothing would disrupt the swamp more than electing Elon Musk . . . think about it . &nbsp;. . nothing&rsquo;s impossible (not to mention the joy at seeing the collective establishment, aka &lsquo;uniparty,&rsquo; lose their ever-lovin&rsquo; minds),&rdquo; Paul <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RandPaul\/status\/1869723449377030385\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Speaker of the House need not be a member of Congress . . .<\/p>\n<p>Nothing would disrupt the swamp more than electing Elon Musk . . . think about it . . . nothing&rsquo;s impossible. (not to mention the joy at seeing the collective establishment, aka &lsquo;uniparty,&rsquo; lose their ever-lovin&rsquo;&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rand Paul (@RandPaul) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RandPaul\/status\/1869723449377030385?\">December 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The concept received support from Republican Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-crowd-gasps-mtg-brings-cheatle-timeline-front-entire-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marjorie Taylor Greene<\/a> of Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;d be open to supporting @elonmusk for Speaker of the House,&rdquo; she <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/repmtg\/status\/1869768295399964765?s=46&amp;t=s27cFPVMxDTz4BmWHLglMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;DOGE can only truly be accomplished by reigning in Congress to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">enact real government efficiency<\/a>. The establishment needs to be shattered just like it was yesterday. This could be the way,&rdquo; she wrote, referring to the Department of Government Efficiency Musk will lead along with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I&rsquo;d be open to supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk?\">@elonmusk<\/a> for Speaker of the House.<\/p>\n<p>DOGE can only truly be accomplished by reigning in Congress to enact real government efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment needs to be shattered just like it was yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>This could be the way. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8YuL56e443\">https:\/\/t.co\/8YuL56e443<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene&#127482;&#127480; (@RepMTG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepMTG\/status\/1869768295399964765?\">December 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The concept that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/elon-musk-launches-war-outrageous-spending-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beyond-the-Beltway voices<\/a> should rock the boat in Congress was abhorrent to Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/5048431-rand-paul-elon-musk-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s one thing when you have Donald Trump governing by tweet, as he did in his first term, where he was in communication with Congress, but now you have Elon Musk, an unelected oligarch, governing by tweet,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is absurd,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128293; What if Elon Musk was Speaker of the House?! &#128293;<\/p>\n<p>Rand Paul just reminded us of the wildest, most chaotic truth bomb ever: the Speaker of the House doesn&rsquo;t even have to be a member of Congress. &#129488; Yes, you read that right. The job is open to anyone!<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&rsquo;s get crazy for a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qmYQIfM196\">pic.twitter.com\/qmYQIfM196<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Joe Portman (@RealJoePortman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealJoePortman\/status\/1869724713703879059?\">December 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The swift rise and swifter fall of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dead-bloated-budget-bill-bites-dust-marks-end-era-pass-bill-learn-era-govt-spending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">budget package<\/a> meant others not calling for revolution were unable to hide their disgust.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s ridiculous. It&rsquo;s a horrible plan. I can&rsquo;t believe that Republican leadership ever cooked it up,&rdquo; Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/rand-paul-suggests-replacing-mike-johnson-with-elon-musk-as-speaker-of-the-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Clearly, they didn&rsquo;t talk to Trump about it, and I tell you what, we need to have a serious look at who&rsquo;s leading this Congress because if this is the best they could do, I mean, it&rsquo;s just it&rsquo;s total incompetence, this is a disaster,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rte__paragraph\" data-v-a8af6683=\"\">Fellow Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah noted that new House leadership is &ldquo;almost inevitable&rdquo; and suggested looking &nbsp;&ldquo;outside the box&rdquo; and that the GOP majority should &ldquo;look to a different place,&rdquo; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/live-updates\/2024\/12\/19\/congress\/speaker-musk-00195302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"rte__paragraph\" data-v-a8af6683=\"\">&ldquo;Given that they all expressed such affection for Vivek [Ramaswamy] and for Elon, let them choose one of them, I don&rsquo;t care which one, to be their speaker,&rdquo; Lee said. &ldquo;That would revolutionize everything.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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