Ago back in 1853. And that unassuming gable Roof Building that you see still standing there today. Because in 1854, just one year after the little white high School House was built, a group of people got together in that Little White Schoolhouse came up with an idea that would change everything. The people who met in that building in that Little White Schoolhouse decided they should actually start a new Political Party. A Coalition Party that brought together free Soil Movement and disinfected democrats who all had different political visions for the country. But who were all united around their opposition to the moral crisis of the time of slavery. Now, they decided to call their new Political Party the Republican Party. The rest as they say is kind of history. The Republican Party would, of course, be the party of lincoln, the party that ends slavery and establish itself as one of americas two major political organizations for the next century and a half and still today. It is one of
Katy tur. Tom emmer, come on down. The third speaker nominee in as many weeks. Does he have the votes . The center of the conference seems to be with him, but what about the flanks . On paper, hes generally a traditional republican, not so conservative. He voted for the stopgap funding measure, for example and is currently a member of Leadership Serving as majority whip, but he also voted to certify the last election and even though President Biden did win and certifying was the constitutional move, that vote could keep him from the gavel and keep the house in chaos. During this mornings round of Secret Ballot Voting to choose a nominee emmer fell short of the 217 he needs to win on the floor. Joining us now republican congressman from colorado, ken buck. Congressman, i know emmer has been on your bingo card for a while. You voted for him multiple times. Do you see him flipping enough votes to actually get the gavel . I think it became more difficult recently. When i say recently i say