An online job search website posted a new job listing for Speaker of the House after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was ousted from his position.
“Job opportunity!” Daybook wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “The U.S. House of Representatives seeks a Speaker of the House based in Washington, D.C. Yearly salary: $223,500.”
The post from Daybook comes after McCarthy was removed as Speaker of the House in a vote of 216-210 on Tuesday, making McCarthy the first House speaker to be voted out, according to the Associated Press.
Job Opportunity!
— Daybook (@DaybookJobs) October 3, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives seeks a Speaker of the House based in Washington D.C. Yearly salary: $223,500. https://t.co/gg2c4vNWT0
Several users took to the social media site to poke fun at the listing from Daybook.
“In case anyone is looking right now,” Philip Lewis, a senior editor with the Huffington Post wrote in a post.
In case anyone is looking right now: https://t.co/5X7zhzzrXA
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) October 3, 2023Would you apply to be Speaker of the House?
“Seems like a good job,” Danny Davis, a writer for the Austin America-Statesman wrote in a post. “Why’d the last guy leave?”
Seems like a good job. Why'd the last guy leave? https://t.co/X7mRo7ZAjf
— Danny Davis (@_dannydavis) October 4, 2023
“I’m available,” Alex Zdan, a New Jersey reporter wrote.
I'm available…😉 https://t.co/FWoNI7LoVg
— Alex Zdan (@ActualAlexZ) October 3, 2023
Another person dished out friendly advice, “Remember kids, always ask on an interview, ‘Why is this position vacant?'”
Remember kids, always ask on an interview, “Why is this position vacant?” https://t.co/L7kJKDV3uY
— Charlie Harper (@CharlieBHarper) October 3, 2023
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) introduced legislation on Monday to begin the process of ousting McCarthy as Speaker of the House after the House passed a continuing resolution, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown.
Hours after being ousted as Speaker of the House, McCarthy announced that he would not be running for the position again, according to The Hill.
“From the day I entered politics, my initial mission has always been to make tomorrow better than today. I fought for what I believe in, and I believe in this country of America,” McCarthy said. “My goals have not changed. My ability to fight is just in a different form.”
