"We are sacrificing time away from family and making more money in the private sector for the vanity of a few people (on both sides) that want to raise money and their media profiles," said one House Republican. "The vast majority of members came to make a difference. We understand the utility of posturing and politics for the goal of governing. That's not what's going on anymore though. The inmates are running the asylum," the lawmaker added.
Tlaib yelled at trump during the SOTU?
#27 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE
Seems like both sides do it.
heavy.com
@#66 ... We have to completely ignore Bobulinski's testimony. ...
Why?
btw, found this...
GOP Biden impeachment witness sues Fox News co-host Tarlov
thehill.com
... Tony Bobulinski, a former associate of Hunter Biden, filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News host Jessica Tarlov over comments about his legal fees, which she corrected a day later.
The suit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleged Tarlov "lied" last week when she initially claimed Bobulinski's legal fees were paid by a Trump super PAC. Her comments were made during a discussion on Fox News's "The Five" after Bobulinski testified before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee for its impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
After receiving a letter from Bobulinski's attorney requesting a retraction and apology a day later, Tarlov clarified her previous remarks on air, stating: "What was actually said during the hearing was that the law firm representing Mr. Bobulinski was paid by a Trump PAC. I have seen no indication those payments were made in connection with Mr. Bobulinski's legal fees, and he denies that they were." ...
Another view...
High-profile Republicans head for the exits amid House GOP dysfunction (February 2024)
www.cnn.com
...[emphasis mine]
House Republicans were shocked by some of the recent high-profile retirements announced by their colleagues, which have included powerful committee chairs and rising stars inside the GOP.
But given the miserable state of affairs inside the House right now, they also weren't exactly surprised.
"They've signed up to do serious things. And we're not doing serious things," said Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado, a conservative who is retiring after bucking his party on several key issues.
Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, a moderate who represents a key swing seat, pointed to his party's struggle to govern as driving the departures.
"When you're divided in your own conference, the joy of the job is harder," Bacon told CNN. "When you have folks on your own team with their knives out, it makes it less enjoyable."
And Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida, an ally of deposed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, said this is not how he or many of his colleagues imagined life in the majority, saying, "I thought that some of our members would be smarter." ...
Rep. Mike Gallagher says he's resigning early, leaving House Republicans with thinnest of majorities
lacrossetribune.com
... Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Wisconsin Republican who has spearheaded House pushback against the Chinese government, said Friday he would resign from the House, leaving House Republicans with the thinnest of majorities.
Gallagher, age 40, announced he would resign his position on April 19. It will leave Republicans with a 217-213 majority in the House, meaning that they cannot afford to lose more than one vote on a party-line vote. The thin majority has already proved to be a challenge for Republican leadership and forced House Speaker Mike Johnson to work with Democrats to pass practically any legislation.
Gallagher had already announced he would not seek reelection. ...
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