Legislative outcomes should not be dictated by the speaker; they should be discovered through a fair, open process.https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/653008122295025664 …
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@justinamash You didn't answer my question. The rule is used, even if it's unwritten. -
@zefirotorna You replied to my comment about the speaker's role. The rule you're referencing has nothing to do with the speaker. -
@justinamash It matters because the Speaker and the Majority Leader are members of the same party and work together. -
@justinamash And the rule was named after Speaker Hastert, who was never Majority Leader. Do you want the GOP to stop using it? -
@zefirotorna You're asking the wrong question. It's not an appropriate rule for a speaker of the House. -
@justinamash I must conclude that you disagree with Speaker Hastert. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A15423-2004Nov26.html … -
@zefirotorna Yes. He didn't understand his job as speaker. He conflated it with the position of majority leader. -
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@justinamash Both are members of the same party, so that's a technicality. It appears you don't have a problem with the Hastert Rule. - 1 more reply
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