Democrats Boycott 1st Day of MN House Session, GOP Votes to Appoint Speaker Anyway | Lakeland News

[@stevebollinger4477]

Looks like a bunch of sore losers! A childish group who are more interested personal agenda’s than doing the people’s work.

[@sherryhostetler6280]

Looks like they decided to play the republican games right back at them. Republicans than try to pretend those elected officials do not matter.

[@nodrugwars]

How is it these pro republican commenter have no clue that Republicans have done this. Also, that Trump told them, "I don't care about you. I just need your votes."

[@jackbooten2681]

Missing your first day of work is a red flag on your character.

[@ClaytonGilbert-s2t]

Dems don't have character

[@FKBUSH1]

@@jackbooten2681 well, first day of the years session

[@sherryhostetler6280]

You must be a republican who voted for a felon and republicans who do. Ot respect the others. Apparently, they showed disrespect and did not want to work together.

[@nodrugwars]

How is it these pro republican commenter have no clue that Republicans have done this. Also, that Trump told them, "I don't care about you. I just need your votes."

[@Racj03]

They are not serving to the people they are serving to their party.

[@chrisoxford8384]

These people are payed to WORK, Get your sorry ass to work.

[@johnW.9891]

Everybody who didn't show up should be recalled by the voters they were voted to work for the people not theirselves.

[@anthonythomas1504]

In this case boycott means resign.

[@KeiPalace]

In this case not having a quorum means illegal

[@spomer22]

​@KeiPalace I see, when your side plays games, it's acceptable. Gotcha.

[@danielmichaelconnolly]

The Democrats forfeited their right and duty to vote on behalf of their voter base. If I had voted for them I'd be pretty damn pissed off. Thankfully, their mistake worked out well in the end.

[@thesink5723]

​@@KeiPalace isn't a quorum a majority of those present ?? Did the others have an unscheduled joint potty break or gathering to cry ??

[@nodrugwars]

How is it these pro republican commenter have no clue that Republicans have done this. Also, that Trump told them, "I don't care about you. I just need your votes."

[@hammerhead19able]

This needs to be addressed. They need to be held accountable.

[@1TumuToa]

Ummmm no call no show! Terminated 😅

[@Heeleraptor]

I was born and raised in central Minnesota. The best dedication I've made was to leave that failing state. "Tolerance" has made being tolerant intolerable.

[@nodrugwars]

How is it these pro republican commenter have no clue that Republicans have done this. Also, that Trump told them, "I don't care about you. I just need your votes."

[@davep153]

Democrats off to a great start in MN. Good luck this year.😢

[@ClaytonGilbert-s2t]

Minn ought to be able to get something done with no Dems

[@mysightofthings]

Imagine hiring someone to represent you and they decide your voice doesn’t matter and is better off silent. Fools will continue to hire fools.

[@jordanchristina1953]

This opinion is foolish

[@cindyrobinson3882]

@mysightofthings I agree!! Well said!! 👏

[@user-kj5sl2gx7k]

Did they represent their constituents? ​@@jordanchristina1953

[@BeeBlot]

It's rigged. I agree with the first half of your statement. I didn't vote for that crap, they never listen to my voice, they listen only to their overlords and could care less about their constituents, and there's no way that they win anything fair and square. This act is telling us how they play......dirty!

[@audreywellham2413]

Not speaking or showing up - sometimes is the voice that needs to be heard. 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🩺🗽🕊️✨

[@lindaschwartz5836]

These idiots need to be FIRED IMMEDIATELY! This is not up to them to push their personal agenda.

[@Anne-fi2tc]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thesink5723]

Which idiots ?? Those there or those playing in their sandbox, somewhere??

[@urbugnmetoday3183]

Who else would be fired if they just said they’re not gonna show up for work?

[@ClaytonGilbert-s2t]

Or else give them a fine a really really big one like a months pay

[@jodys2958]

Can't b bothered to show up for a job ur paid to do, u DONT get paid. Better yet, u don't have a job anymore. Stay home!

[@Itsme_jessica14]

🤣 a couple def reps were declared unable to run again because they had missed more then 10 separate votes they were required to meet for. Then made a meeting during carters funeral. Hippocrates. They have less then 70 reps there and have 216-218 rep members? That’s not even 1/6th of the house there and ur blaming Dems and are making excuses for more crimes 🤦🏽‍♀️ they need a certain amount of people there or it doesn’t matter. Period. Anything different is against the law

[@Itsme_jessica14]

Oh my fav is ALL rep reps went on winter break early with a shut down looming but sure honey, I just wish u would see it on both sides. It’s amazing how so much u allow with Trump. If Biden did 1 of these things u would lose ur mind. All the predators…10 billionaires already in his cabinet 😬

[@JuddHolmberg]

​@@Itsme_jessica14Predators? One name...Tera Reade. Why are you crying because Trump has successful men in his cabinet? What success did Biden bring to the table? None.

[@brgilbert2]

@@Itsme_jessica14 Ten billionaires, wow!! At least they won't be stealing tax payers money like Obama Baby did over his 8 years.

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

@@Itsme_jessica14 biden ruined the country

[@cbremer83]

Still not regretting leaving MN.

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

all we ask if you leave blue states to move into RED states vote republican. I have seen a house here in FL a Kamala supporter with a CA flag in the front yard. That's what I worry about. Leaving blue states and still voting democrat

[@ARandomDonut]

@@PardonTheInteruption1 Boo hoo. People are going to do what they want. - A usually blue voter who just moved from a purple state to a red state

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

@ if you vote blue and like their policies why not move into a blue state. They have everything you vote for.

[@cbremer83]

I moved to FL and have, at this point, a pathological hatred for the democrat party.

[@ARandomDonut]

@ Because I like the low population density of my red state. Some of us move for the geography, not the politics.

[@dandavis1023]

That's what happens when you don't show up for work. Boycotting doesn't apply to the gov. Lol!!!! I absolutely love this!

[@kevinf497]

No Democrats? Must have gotten a lot of work done.

[@liquiddevil7396]

Yeah name one thing MAGA did in the last 4 years.

[@jamesparker1071]

Is it any wonder that kids can't behave when the supposed adults behave worse than children.

[@chancarter3440]

You’re definitely describing DT,Musk, and Maga! 🙄

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

@@chancarter3440 WRONG, she is EXACTLY describing the democrats

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

@@chancarter3440 MAGA love their country while the left hates the US

[@floralee4699]

They learn well from trump

[@frankbrown3218]

why cant these no shows just be fired

[@Hominygrits-mr1jy]

They acted like spoiled kids who don't get their way. The truth about them, is glaring.

[@spanky7277]

Your Blind

[@marilynmanchester]

​@@spanky7277The word is " you're" as in "you are" Not "your" as in "belonging to you"...are you a maga? They overwhelmingly have 3rd grade reading & writing skills

[@dwl2383]

You mean, like the Jan 6th insurrection and Baby Trump whining like a little bitch for four years straight

[@DeborahLandau-gp2fo]

​@@spanky7277you're in need of an English class.

[@jonathancole6124]

​@@spanky7277liberalism is a cancer

[@mikefishhead]

Hey Democrats you've been canceled. 😂😂😅🤣

[@gregd9239]

Isn't that considered an insurrection by stopping the process of the govt?

[@lindaashby7207]

I thought people had to go to work must be nice

[@tbthedozer]

Way to show the world our leaders can act like petty children Minnesota Democrats . You make us so proud to have your representation in our fine state of juvenile antics because someone else is in charge during the changeover. If it doesn’t work then fix the law for next time you’re freaking law makers! So make good laws. Fix broken laws, repeat as necessary to maintain justice and liberty… it’s literally the job you were elected to do. Pull it together and put your grown up clothes on and please proceed without breaking stuff in a tantrum. Maybe the fact that the Republicans have so many seats is a sign that maybe you’ve misinterpreted what your constituents desire to be done, or the that just because you hear a loud voice figured it was all the voices not just A loud voice among many more who didn’t necessarily agree with the loud voice? Just saying it’s possible.

[@marilynmanchester]

Any GOP member who supports the Toddler Dumpty Poopy Diaper should not be criticizing Dems for being childish. That is obviously the behavior you worship in your cult leader

[@DeborahLandau-gp2fo]

Wah wah wah. Cry us an orange river

[@floralee4699]

Trump trimp trump

[@CanaRollcreations]

I mean if you don’t go to work you get fired. Sounds like a whole bunch of people who should be fired

[@rlrollinsllc520]

Taxpayers are so tired and fed up with these Democrat antics. Publish the names of those who failed to show up for work in every local newspaper. This unacceptable behavior is exactly why the people voted for Trump..

[@ant-ekay7215]

They are big babies.

[@peggymelchiore545]

What a disgrace

[@worldpeace8187]

Not really- did you listen to the whole story??

[@johnryman-f3c]

the DFL is immune to disgrace, it's a badge of courage.

[@spomer22]

​@@johnryman-f3c😂

[@floralee4699]

Dud ttump attend Bidens inauguration? No disgrace?

[@starshapedrefrigeratormagn3851]

Dont show up to work dont get to participate in whqt happens.. simple as that. If i dont go to.work.the work doesnt stop.same should go for them

[@DeborahLandau-gp2fo]

There are rules that need to be followed.

[@JuddHolmberg]

​@@DeborahLandau-gp2foif you don't got to work because they hired a new boss for you, do you get to keep your job? Rules, Democrats never follow the rules. You all think you need to cheat to get a participation trophy.

[@dzcav3]

@@DeborahLandau-gp2fo You mean like showing up for a REQUIRED legislative session?

[@TrineDaely]

Surprised no one pulled the breakers and left them sitting in the dark on the way out.

[@johnryman-f3c]

They aren't that clever.

[@citizenP-n5c]

😂

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

🤣

[@spomer22]

They couldn't.... there were no democrats present! 😂

[@spomer22]

​@@johnryman-f3cno, the democrats weren't there to do it!😂

[@karenemrick8677]

Sham is Democrats not showing up

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

who are the number 1 at shams? We all know it's not the elephants

[@blane5119]

Children need to be replaced with Adults.

[@FKBUSH1]

So you mean, dems already refused to work on day one? 😂

[@sherryhostetler6280]

No. The cons refused to play by the rules.

[@chancarter3440]

@@sherryhostetler6280You are describing DT! Oh wait… He is a FELON, GRAPIST, and the list goes on and on!🙄

[@jamesarmes3098]

The middle of January is day 1, and they can't show up.

[@FKBUSH1]

@@jamesarmes3098 🤔 I think you're referring to the newly elected. I'm referring to the vid I'm commenting under. The one about "Dems boycotting the first day of MN house session"

[@floralee4699]

Never heard if strike or boycott? That's what it is

[@RaymondSwanson-u9y]

KZbin doesn't like me to say this: time to ban both parties. This two party political charade has been going on for way too long. Look at what this has done to us.

[@jackdonkey22]

67 is obviously a quorum in this case. If there was a natural disaster or something and a couple representatives disappeared they would be unable to get 68 and wouldn't be able to do anything.

[@tsunamiiwinterz-px7oz]

Minnesota is the 4th highest taxed state in the nation. Minnesota is #2 in the nation in the amount of welfare benefits we dole out, only behind Massachusetts. Crime is exploding, property taxes are exploding, the Democrats just snuck through a 3.3% gas tax hike at the end of session that just went through at the start of this year. They overtaxed us by $18 billion dollars, then proceeded to blow it all and are now projecting a $5 billion dollar budget deficit. Their shining accomplishment from last session? Ticketmaster fee trasparency. Ask yourselves, is this really the direction you want Minnesota going? Recall ALL these blithering incompetent Marxist DEI delusional Democrats and vote for Republican if you want to save MN from becoming another California or Illinois.

[@kathleenmartin8036]

This is ridiculous of Democrat House members. Anyone who has a Democrat House member representing them, should vote them out. I live in district 48B and have a Democrat representing my area, Lucy Rehm. She should be voted out of office for boycotting this session. Minnesota needs to create a balanced budget for the 2025 session.

[@darknitethunder]

Time to conduct a Re-Call for all that failed to show for the first day of Duty. Vote them Out MN. Make Minnesota Great Again 2025.

[@ncg5560]

Completely childish and immature. BOTH parties are supposed to represent ALL the people in their state. Shame on everyone who did not attend.

[@picasso20121]

You are fired 😡!!

[@lauralyle7186]

You did not show up you skipped worked. You should be fired. You do not show up for work you do not have a job.

[@spanky7277]

Your blind !

[@marilynmanchester]

And when GOP VIOLATES THE CONSTITUTION & THEIR OATH THEY SHOULD LOSE THEIR JOBS

[@jimszczech9034]

Why are they paid

[@bigredneck789]

A bigger question would be, "Who is paying them?"

[@neomonk5668]

@@bigredneck789why do people keep electing democrats?

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

@@bigredneck789 $0r0$

[@jimshepherd3841]

CONGRATULATIONS WELL PLAYED 🇺🇸💪🏼🗽💪🏼🇺🇸

[@CEO-xt6ch]

@ jimsheepnerd - Yeah emphasis on the word “Played” as in How the People of Minnesota just got PLAYED by Despicable GQP behavior

[@blipsmann1985]

You know who want be playing? Men in women’s sports😂😂!!!! MAGA RULES !!!

[@jeffreydavid999]

@@CEO-xt6chso GOP is despicable because the democraps wasted people’s time. You’re obviously a loser.

[@NoNO-tl8fg]

@@CEO-xt6ch 👆🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@chancarter3440]

@@blipsmann1985MAGA IS 💩!!

[@davidkeys6192]

They'll probably get more work done without the Deadweight Democrats!

[@danielmichaelconnolly]

At least it ended well. Maybe the Democrats should all just resign and vacate.

[@TiesOfZip]

These people are pathetic. I hope you’re happy, Democrat voters. You’ve elected people who will throw a tantrum like a toddler when they don’t get their way and clearly only care about power, not the people who they represent.

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

they don't represent anyone in the state. the represent their evil one

[@BeeBlot]

How despicable do you have to be to "boycott" your job in order to manipulate the process? They should ALL be recalled! DO YOUR JOB!!! This is just one more reason why I have abandoned the democratic party.

[@TimRogers-ir6ss]

Following in Mr Malarkeys Footsteps as he Vacates the Office. Keep Voting Team Blue.

[@snowman374th]

0:31 IF THE REST OF THOSE SEATS CAN'T BE FILLED WITH THE PROPER PEOPLE = THEN FIRE THEM

[@KellyDuncan-yy3zr]

People are elected. Don’t you know that?

[@lindaschultz8124]

More room for patriots!

[@andrewherman5010]

Minnesota: get your signatures together and get Timpon Awolz recalled immediately. Then take down his purple snot rag and reinstate your rightful State flag.

[@MrBCWalker01]

Mail in ballots. Not happening.

[@Zzus321]

👍

[@JuddHolmberg]

How many signatures are needed for that?

[@marypennington6519]

We happen to we the people with ormar flag give us back old flag

[@denniskimpton9981]

Isn't this what they're accusing January 6th people of😊

[@nairyartinmechedjian4551]

The stupids are marching before the inauguration. They don't want Trump . They don't want law and order .

[@johncarney482]

Minnesota what a mess. Its going to take HARD work to root out these radicals.

[@urbugnmetoday3183]

Especially if they don’t show up to work

[@spomer22]

Who are the "radicals" ? The people who showed up, or the ones who didn't show up?

[@jimfix6810]

Let’s call it what it is an insurrection…

[@Carini76]

True Republicans know what an insurrection is. Heck, they just attempted it in DC four years ago. This doesn’t qualify as an insurrection.

[@zachseeman5235]

Iowa is ready to receive the bottom 9 counties.

[@ARandomDonut]

Lol you're funny

[@helldg1]

Should not get paid. Those childish tantrums, annoying.

[@dottier3145]

Do like Oregon, any legislator not showing up for votes, will not be allowed to ever run for office again. That’s how Dens got super majority. With great republicans unable to run their second term.

[@daffydill5590]

Those democrats need to lose their pay for not showing up to work!

[@SpinDoc420]

Shall we do the same to Republicans that don't show up

[@chrisrobbins9058]

Entire job and pension.

[@honestmechanic4906]

If there’s 60 comments saying they should lose their jobs why do you feel the need to type the same sh!t the 61st time? It’s cult like behavior 😢

[@RichRhodes]

​@@honestmechanic4906Not necessarily. Like signatures on a petitition, votes, or likes... each reutterance is visual and quantative support. It is part the yt algorithem.

[@RichRhodes]

​@@honestmechanic4906... also, it helps people bond and release ire... so many reasons to do "state it again". That it irritates you says more about you. You realize this, yes? 😊

[@edbabcock-tp9gm]

So petty! If I don’t win, I’m not playing!

[@ARandomDonut]

Republicans would do the same thing if they had a narrow majority. Don't hate the player, hate the game.

[@joec9553]

it's a game?

[@floralee4699]

Petty just like trump

[@edbabcock-tp9gm]

@ you’re just a sore looser

[@FredKrieg]

Then they should have their pay cut! No work no pay! Democrats need to get over themselves and move on! They’ve forgotten they work for the people!

[@michaelcrow9732]

Typical democrat behavior. It's either not showing up or pulling a fire alarm to stop the process. What a discraceful bunch!

[@SlapClubBrian]

They followed the states constitution 😂. But hurt dem's who cry when power is lost 😂

[@aspcia]

They took advantage of a gap in the law. They should wait for the special election so every Minnesota constituent is properly represented in the selection of the Speaker.

[@donaldsmith1415]

Every Single State should to save our democracy!!!!!!

[@MugglesBWare]

No one needs then anyway...

[@HeatherArriaga]

Who cares. They don’t do their jobs anyway.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

Get ready for four years of the same. Saying LA LA LA LA LA, I can't hear you!

[@Boogie1955]

How very undemocratic of them 😢

[@aspcia]

Rather, I think it's undemocratic to elect a speaker of the house when an entire group of constituents were not represented by who they elected for this session.

[@lindabergman3127]

Dereliction of duty recall them

[@SpinDoc420]

I know, in a Republic one would expect a mob and insurrection when you don't get your way ...

[@SpinDoc420]

​@@lindabergman3127or . cope

[@spanky7277]

who is Undemocratic . You call this Garbage a sente of democracy , it's a senate of Fascism . wake up . Do you know the real reason why they didn't show up ? I'm sure they had a good reason , but your media doesn't tell the entire story wake up .

[@juliaguglia1356]

Vote them out!!! They obviously don't care about their constituents.

[@cherylmatthews5507]

Elect clowns expect a circus...😞🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@izdaleb]

yea the clowns are in charge!!

[@corporate.security]

Exactly! That's why Jan. 6 happened.

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

@@corporate.security J6 was a sham all created by pelosi and others

[@spomer22]

​@@corporate.securityJanuary 6th happened because democrats refused to do their job? I agree, Pelosi did not.

[@cherylmatthews5507]

@corporate.security Jan 6th happened because they all would NOT accept defeat...the gop 'win' in 2024 was nothing but an anomaly based on lies spewed by the same with zero will and intent on governing the people! Pride, greed, and ego are NOT leadership values but those of facism that the voters were fooled to believe!

[@sherburck]

Seems like they had a majority with the people who showed up!

[@louv3347]

Adults acting like spoiled brats. Stop voting for this childishness. Imagine private business where employees can boycott what they disagree with and refuse to work. 😂

[@mlysupermom]

Don’t pay them either …fine them & suspend them without pay

[@johncarney482]

Yes, and pensions too

[@JuJuR17]

Shame on them!

[@SpinDoc420]

Cry more

[@spanky7277]

Your Blind to !

[@jonathancole6124]

​@@spanky7277your iq is room temperature

[@JuddHolmberg]

​@@spanky7277blind? Blind to what? Democrats circus? You are part of the big top circus show...playing the part of the big red nose clown.

[@MC-ct3pe]

​@@spanky7277 You're. MAGA!

[@josieramos351]

Shame on them . We the people pay them to work. If they don’t show up, disbarred or force them to resign

[@sandratew7884]

A bunch of children,

[@farmrrick]

Keep electing Demoncrats . What would happen to you if you don't show up for work ?

[@1073wheeler]

Embarrassing

[@grumpyiwegianpodcast3505]

Hey Democrats, We the people of the United States of America are dam tired of your childish stunts, and it is about time that Republicans said enough is enough and take a stand for We The People, and Our Great Country. Shame on every Democrat who refuses to show up thinking they can control the outcome of anything by such shameful actions. There should be a clause in your oath that states your lack of sincere service be grounds for immediate dismissal and replacement!

[@marilynmanchester]

Shame on GOP MAGA CULTISTS who show up for an INSURRECTION when they failed at STEALING AN ELECTION. But the Right has NO SHAME or they wouldn't support a CONVICTED FELON (34 FELONIES) AS WELL AS SEXUAL ASSAULT ADJUDICATION. NOW THAT IS SHAMEFUL

[@wlewisiii]

But u don't say that when the GOP is doing crap like this do you or putting incompetent morons in the cabinet? Hush child. Your showing your Klan robes.

[@DeborahLandau-gp2fo]

😂 Oh brother

[@JuddHolmberg]

​@@DeborahLandau-gp2foI 2nd what grumpy said.

[@jodygeiger8138]

You go republican

[@danielphang4557]

Good job and congratulations!

[@blipsmann1985]

Awwww God forbid the people get what they voted for because the power hungry democrats don’t wanna relinquish power !!!! Lil babies. 😢😢

[@chuckdeuces911]

That's how it works. If you have the power. You have the power.

[@raquelrockysanchez]

Dems dems dems. Yall aren’t learning a dag on thing. SMH.

[@densershepherd4479]

Worse than an undisciplined child’s behavior!

[@markk5295]

Don’t need them anyway

[@jinijohnson3207]

What part of the Constitution do you want changed? The number of persons it takes to confirm a quorum has been established?

[@steve197232]

Sounds like an insurrection.

[@aspcia]

Then you need a dictionary.

[@lindabergman3127]

Sedition too

[@mysightofthings]

@aspcia and you need a thesaurus

[@marilynmanchester]

Sounds like the GOP won't follow rules...SURPRISED...NOT

[@lindaschultz8124]

Turnabout is fair play. Keep moving forward.

[@Cindy-bt6bt]

Whose fault is it at the Dems didn't bother to show up

[@GaryEng-j8m]

Of course they did. Withhold their salary for everyday they don’t show !.,.,

[@susanryan3479]

Then no pay for the day for the Demacrats. Fully childish on the Demacrats part. No show NO PAY!!

[@markk5295]

I can’t boycott my job

[@dsmith6404]

No pay

[@jamesarmes3098]

There should be a heavy fine if they don't show up, that will get them to show up.

[@senior3479]

SAME OLD DOING NOTHING DEMS

[@moongoddess42d]

Fing MN. I moved here and am embarrassed to admit that this is now my home state. Between the horror of the twin cities and Tampon Timmie…🙄

[@donaldsmith1415]

They should also boycott Donald Trump's confirmation!!!!!!!!

[@pattyboyce7204]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻good, they’ll do everything to work against the new administration

[@rosesims6103]

What is going on with the democrats?

[@Dangrousfreedom_peacfulslavery]

They violated the law!? Nooo. If we the people don't show up for work, what happens?

[@gsauchelli]

GOOD THEY HAVE ALREADY PROVEN THEY ARE USELESS

[@xltek1]

At least the adults stayed.

[@Dave1Claudius]

Oh the the sand box Democrats stuck out their lips and cried.

[@dcsatx71]

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