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Rep. Hill Takes the Podium- Motion to Vacate

by: Karl-Thomas Musselman

Sat May 26, 2007 at 00:14 AM CDT

Craddick doesn't recognize Hill's motion to vacate.

Craddick doesn't recognize Hill's request to appeal to ruling of the chair.

Texas Constitution supercedes any laws or rules. Apparently, so does Tom Craddick.

Motion is not authorized under the rules. Speakers power of recognition of any member cannot be appealed.

Denies that a privledged motion is an expection to abillity to appeal.

Tom Craddick is a puppet.

Something about Rule 5, Section 24.

I have to ask, why does Craddick want to hold on to the chair when it is clear the House is in chaos. If there was still time left in the session, what would you be able to do with it at this point?

Let's elect Terry Keel as the new Speaker. It would save a lot of time and be just as productive.

Rep. Hill's attempts fail for now. The House moves on to pending bills. But we are far from over.

Tags: Tom Craddick, Texas Lege, Speaker's Race, Todd Hill, (All Tags)

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Rep. Hill Takes the Podium- Motion to Vacate | 34 comments

I'm watching it but having viewpoint programs (0.00 / 0)

connection "times out" every minute and a half and I keep having to refresh the connection. Anyone know how to solve that?

"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."- James A. Baldwin

by: Timothy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:15:53 AM UTC

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Timing out... (0.00 / 0)

Timothy, I don't know if you're still online, but there could be multiple problems: RealPlayer sucks balls and your version may be plagued with problems. The House may not have enough bandwidth to support all of the simultaneous viewers. You do not have a strong enough internet connection, yes, even if you have DSL. If you're using an unsecured wireless system, there may be other people piggybacking on your signal and clogging it up. And/or... your computer hates you. Good luck.

by: Noonie @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 06:04:55 AM UTC

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Dallas Morning News (0.00 / 0)

Headline says it all: "Craddick says he can't be overthrown."

by: SADem @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:17:38 AM UTC

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link? (0.00 / 0)

would love to see that.

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:18:04 AM UTC

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DMN website (0.00 / 0)

Currently on its homepage.

http://www.dallasnew...

by: SADem @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:22:42 AM UTC

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Cracking Craddick (0.00 / 0)

haha yea he is just repeating what he is being told by others. I'll upload the video online to youtube after Craddick gets fired! lol

by: persiancowboy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:25:56 AM UTC

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OVERTHROWN (0.00 / 0)

Knowing Craddick, he won't back down. He'll get a beating, but won't say mercy.

It's going to take a lot for him to step down.

I would guess the Governor would have to call a special session after the House adjourns prematurely.

by: thethistleweed @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:22:45 AM UTC

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Hell, I can't even get RealPlayer to download on my laptop....wish I knew what was up with that. Just been clicking "refresh" every few seconds for the past twenty minutes, lol.

by: Indigo @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:18:16 AM UTC

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I know (0.00 / 0)

who uses real player anymore. It's soooo old school.

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:20:24 AM UTC

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The texas legislature's website streaming (0.00 / 0)

only reason I have real player at all

"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."- James A. Baldwin

by: Timothy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:22:21 AM UTC

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channel 17 (0.00 / 0)

If you have a cable and live in Austin you can also view it on Ch 17

by: persiancowboy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:24:17 AM UTC

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video (3.50 / 2)

I'm recording this. I'll have a youtube video ready by tomorrow morning.

by: persiancowboy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:23:32 AM UTC

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thanks (0.00 / 0)

much appreciated!

by: Indigo @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:26:19 AM UTC

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Intense (0.00 / 0)

It's pretty entertaining.

What a damn abuse of power and the "rules". Even if we can't succeed in getting a vote, this is gonna make Cradick look really bad.

"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."- James A. Baldwin

by: Timothy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:24:25 AM UTC

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Craddick the Dictator! (0.00 / 0)

yea my friend from Maryland was also watching this live and then he called me to find out if this is a joke or no?

Craddick acts like a Dictator!

by: persiancowboy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:28:05 AM UTC

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Good quote: (5.00 / 1)

Said Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth: "I thought we elected a speaker, not a dictator."

http://www.dallasnew...

"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."- James A. Baldwin

by: Timothy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:33:29 AM UTC

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When does Texas get out from under this far right wing fascist... (0.00 / 0)

WHY HASN'T THE GOVERNOR ORDERED THE AREST OF CRADDICK BY THE TEXAS RANGERS?

FOR THAT MATTER WHY HASN'T THE TEXAS RANGERS TAKEN UPON THEMSELVES TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS FROM THIS RIGHT WING FASCIST!

AND WHEN DOES IMPEACHMENT BEGIN... WHO KNOWS MAYBE TEXAS WILL START A TREND THAT WILL REARCH ALL THE WAY TO WASHINGTON DC!

by: thefireguy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:25:56 AM UTC

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haha (0.00 / 0)

because then Governor has to order his own arrest too!

by: persiancowboy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:28:40 AM UTC

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When does Texas get out from under this far right wing fascist... (0.00 / 0) (0.00 / 0)

You've got a point...

by: thefireguy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:32:45 AM UTC

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Craddick (0.00 / 0)

I hope that Nadine is home in their million dollar apartment packing up- she is NOT going to be a happy girl when they lose their Speaker's apartment.
Kathi

Kathi Thomas, SD 25

by: Kathi Thomas @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:28:55 AM UTC

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The Puppet Master (0.00 / 0)

I am absolutely amazed at Craddick's ability to mimic Terry Keel's inflection!

Seriously, this needs to be edited into a campaign commercial to defeat the destroyers of democracy.

by: scootscott @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:33:17 AM UTC

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2/3? (0.00 / 0)

I'm assuming that the 2/3 they are making up is not within reach for the insurgents? I mean, it's obvious that is should still only be the usual 76, but is 100 anti-Craddick votes definitely outside the realm of possibilities? I figured that at least 2/3 of the Body would be disgusted enough by watching this gross destruction of the institution that they would rethink who should be holding the gavel. How many Dems are still backing Craddick? It's disgraceful to even have to type that last sentence, but that's that.

by: Indigo @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:35:29 AM UTC

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Traffic tonight (5.00 / 1)

That spike is the speakers election. It's still going strong, but we had over 11,000 page view yesterday. Still going strong right now at about 2000 page view an hour. You only managed to crash the site once for a couple minutes.

Speakers Traffic

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:39:25 AM UTC

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Bet today (0.00 / 0)

Well be even more, as people may not have been up late enough to see the news.

"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."- James A. Baldwin

by: Timothy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:48:34 AM UTC

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Why is their just a panarama view and no audio right now? (0.00 / 0)

Is it because nothing is going on?

"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."- James A. Baldwin

by: Timothy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:45:51 AM UTC

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Appeal any ruling (0.00 / 0)

Any POO on Haggerty's bill should elicit a ruling. An appeal of that ruling would allow the chamber to vote on the confidence in the Speaker. Heck, just raise a point of order that the presiding officer is operating without the confidence of the chamber.

Just a thought...

by: huisclos @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:49:31 AM UTC

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I don't suppose Jon Stewart and The Daily Show (3.67 / 3)

...have access to live feeds from the Texas House of Representatives, but they could turn this into quite a howler as Speaker Craddick plays a dim-witted Charlie McCarthy to Terry Keel's stage-whispering Edgar Bergen, feeding Craddick EVERY WORD of his response to dissident members' attempts to let a little democracy into the Lege.

Rep. Dunnam really rubbed Craddick's nose in it, recalling a similar situation in which Craddick - as a member of the Dirty Thirty in the 62nd Legislature - voted to appeal the ruling of then-Speaker Gus Mutscher.

"If you were allowed to appeal then, why are we not allowed. What is different?" Dunnam asked.

Craddick, robotically repeating word-for-word what Keel fed him, said haltingly that a Speaker has absolute discretion whether to recognize a member for any purpose, and the fact that Mutscher decided to allow members to vote to appeal his ruling does not mean that Craddick is obliged to do so.

"Are you suggesting that speaker Mutscher was more fair than you?," Dunnam asked.

That wasn't thunder you heard over Austin tonight. That was Molly Ivins guffawing from the heavens.

by: aerialist @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 05:57:38 AM UTC

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Nah, they don't do much local stuff (0.00 / 0)

but if it was national, they would be all over it.

And I can see why, because the viewers from out of Texas would be clueless as to what's going on. It isn't as funny if you don't know the context.

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by: Timothy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 06:04:09 AM UTC

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Okay, maybe Keith Olbermann needs a nominee (0.00 / 0)

...for "Worst Person in the World."

by: aerialist @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 06:11:06 AM UTC

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hahaha (0.00 / 0)

haha good call! I'll send him an email now. You should do the same.

by: persiancowboy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 06:15:33 AM UTC

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Help Wanted: Speaker Needs a Cook/Maid (0.00 / 0)

See below job opening posted on the House's webpage :

TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Applications are now being accepted for the position of:
SPECIAL SERVICES MANAGER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs routine managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities of the Special Services Department. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; assists in developing guidelines, procedures, and department rules; developing schedules, priorities and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating activities of department; develop budget requests. Plans, assigns and supervises work performed by the staff of the department. Assists other departments when necessary. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Food Service

* Oversees the preparation and serving of food in the Speaker's Apartment, Members' Lounge and Committee Chairman Luncheons.
* Oversees the setting up of rooms for service and the equipment to be used.
* Ensures dining, service and food preparation areas are maintained in a clean manner.
* Ensures equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized.
* Inspects dining, service and food preparation areas for compliance with sanitation, safety and health regulations.
* Instructs staff on safety rules and regulations, sanitary procedures, food preparation and the operation of food service equipment.

Cleaning and Maintenance

* Supervise the performance of department staff while performing their duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, spray waxing, floor stripping, cleaning restrooms and carpet maintenance.
* Inspects areas for cleanliness, completed work, additional help and needed repairs.
* Prepares reports for staff work activities.
* Works closely with support agencies in keeping the historical Capitol in a pristine condition.

Supervises the work of others; Develops and prepares necessary information for evaluation of employees; Assists in planning and scheduling special projects and performs related work as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Experience in supervising others. Experience in food service work. Experience in custodial work. Graduation from a standard senior high school. Two years of college credits would be preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and appliances used in quantity food preparation and service; of food storage and preservation; and of sanitation regulations.
* Skill in the operation, cleaning and sanitizing of food service appliances and equipment. Ability to calculate food requirements.
* Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures; of inventory control principles and methods. Skill in the use of custodial materials/chemicals and in the operation of custodial equipment.
Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
* Knowledge of general controls of cash management. Ability to maintain an effective system to properly account for cash transactions on a daily basis.
* Ability to work with elected officials and their staffs.
* Ability to work extended hours during legislative sessions.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

Requires certification as a Food Service Manager by the Texas Board of Health. May obtain certification within first 90 days of employment.
SALARY GROUP: B13
SALARY RANGE: $42,216 - $48,000
OPENING DATE: March 5, 2007
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
APPLY TO: Texas House of Representatives
Payroll/Personnel Department
105 West 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

by: LandslideLolita @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 06:01:58 AM UTC

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nice! (0.00 / 0)

I think this is a great job for Craddick. I vote for it.

by: persiancowboy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 06:13:32 AM UTC

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Adjourned until tomorrow (0.00 / 0)

So, any bets on how long this drama will last?

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by: Timothy @ Sat May 26, 2007 at 06:16:07 AM UTC

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imagine the campaign commercials this will make (5.00 / 2)

(fade in to text and dramatic bass music)
cut to Craddick:
"i dont have to recognize your motion"
cut to Dunnam:
"This is my House too, Mr Speaker!"
(fade to text)
Tom Craddick imposes his will on the people of Texas.
cut to Craddick 3X:
"i dont have to recognize your motion"
"i dont have to recognize your motion"
"i dont have to recognize your motion"
fade to text:
Its your House too.
Representative _______ supported Tom Craddick.
Vote for Change.

Paid for by the TX Democratic Party.

just an idea

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