Sunday, November 17, 2024

Sunday Snapshot: Gaetz, Gabbard and government spending

Some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks have stunned even the staunchest Republican lawmakers. From ex-Dem Tulsi Gabbard to the controversial former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the envelope has been pushed to new limits, even for Trump. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, a House Ethics Committee report concerning the investigation into Gaetz threatens a squabble between Republicans across congressional chambers. Here's what you may have missed when newsmakers hit the airwaves this Sunday, November 17.

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[if you're interested, take the time to read the article, imo, it's a good summary, but there's too much good info to quote here ...]


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-17 07:47 PM

... Some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks have stunned even the staunchest Republican lawmakers. ...

Yeah, I agree with that astonishment.

But, what are those lawmakers going to do about it?


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#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-17 11:01 PM

But, what are those lawmakers going to do about it?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter

They will cower in the dark like the cockroaches that they are. Elmo has already threatened to put significant resources towards primarying them if they don't stay in line. They aren't going to sacrifice their political careers to Elmo and Agent Orange.

#3 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2024-11-19 12:11 PM

Death to X

#4 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-11-19 07:20 PM

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