23 posts tagged ‘Republicans’
Kevin McCarthy also shoved Adam Kinzinger — not once but twice!
Boing Boing,
Looks like Congressman Tim Burchett (R–TN) isn't the only victim to Kevin McCarthy's rage — former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R–IL) says he was also assaulted by the ousted former speaker. But while McCarthy used his elbow to "sucker punch" Burchett in the kidneys earlier this week, he used his shoulder to slam into Kinzinger twice, according to the former lawmaker. — Read the rest
GOP lawmaker files new motion to expel George Santos from Congress
Serial liar George Santos is facing expulsion yet again after yesterday's scathing House Ethics report that summed up the outrageous lawmaker as someone who "cannot be trusted." The motion to expel comes even after Santos had already announced yesterday that he would not run for reelection in 2024 — because at least for some in Congress, removing the New York fraudster can't come soon enough. — Read the rest
B'bye George Santos! The "disgusted" Congressliar says he will NOT return in 2024
Republican Rep. George Santos said he will not run for reelection in an X announcement made just after the House Ethics Committee's scathing 56-page report released today. Of course he blamed his decision on the press and a "disgusting politicized smear" against him — rather than owning up to the countless lies and acts of fraud that he is best (and only) known for. — Read the rest
George Santos used funds for Botox, Sephora, Only Fans, etc. says scathing new 56-page House Ethics report
Surprise, surprise. After a nine-month investigation, the House Ethics Committee has found New York's Congressliar George Santos guilty of possible "violations of federal criminal law." "[T]he evidence uncovered by the Investigative Subcommittee (ISC) revealed that Representative George Santos cannot be trusted," said the Committee's 56-page report, released today. — Read the rest
Oops! Marjorie Taylor Greene scolds FBI director — then finds out she's got the wrong guy (video)
The ever-so-brilliant Marjorie Taylor Greene furiously questioned FBI Director Christopher Wray — without even knowing who the man worked for. Which led to an entertaining exchange between Wray and Georgia's most unstable peach. (See video below, posted by Acyn.) This latest Madge gaffe occurred during a hearing today in which the MAGA Congressquack scolded Wray in disbelief when he denied ever reading about last month's pro-Palestine rally on her X account. — Read the rest
As GOP scrams for recess, Democrat hilariously reminds them who to thank next week (video)
As the squabbling House Republicans hightail it out of D.C. for an early Thanksgiving reprieve, Democratic Rep. Sean Casten gives a hilarious send-off message to remind his MAGA colleagues — and Speaker Mike Johnson in particular — just what they should all be thankful for. — Read the rest
Right-wing Pennsylvania school district superintendent gets "staggering" $630,000 severance package after abruptly quitting
Abram Lucabaugh, superintendent in Pennsylvania's Central Bucks School District, got his contract renewed weeks ago but is already quitting—and pocketing a $630,000 severance package. He's getting a full year of his salary, and a $50,000 "settlement" which may expand further to include a $10,000 "consulting" fee and $1,000 per-day fees for further "consulting." — Read the rest
Matt Gaetz — still after Kevin McCarthy — calls for ethics investigation over "sucker punch"
Congress performer Matt Gaetz seized upon this morning's "sucker punch" drama — in which former speaker Kevin McCarthy shoved Rep. Tim Burchett with a sharp elbow — calling for an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into the the former speaker. — Read the rest