0015 — The Persistent Speaker

Jan 4, 2023 · 53s
0015 — The Persistent Speaker
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The poem is about the struggle of Kevin McCarthy, leader of the House Republicans, to become the speaker of the House despite losing in multiple rounds of voting. This situation...

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The poem is about the struggle of Kevin McCarthy, leader of the House Republicans, to become the speaker of the House despite losing in multiple rounds of voting. This situation has caused chaos within the new GOP majority in the Congress. Despite this, McCarthy persists in his bid for power and remains determined to succeed. The poem is written in the style of Ayn Rand, a philosopher known for her emphasis on individualism and reason. --- As leader of the House Republicans, McCarthy stands tall and proud. Despite multiple rounds of voting, He fights to be speaker loud. The new Congress has just begun, But already chaos reigns. The GOP majority in disarray, As McCarthy's bid for power wanes. Yet still he persists, undaunted, Determined to be heard. For he believes in his own strength, And the virtues of the word. So let the voting and the chaos reign, For McCarthy will not back down. He'll stand tall and fight for what he knows is right, In the style of Ayn Rand, renowned.
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Author Jan K. Griffioen-Järfalk
Organization Jan K. Griffioen-Järfalk
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