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Senator Ossoff's remarks about the border bill were exceptionally impressive. I came across clips like this several times on social media.

https://twitter.com/SenOssoff/status/1781036123105473013

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Any previous Speaker would absolutely remove them from the Rules Committee.

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I guess when you have the slimmest of majorities, the Speaker can't act with an iron fist. But yes, you are correct - there is no way this should be allowed from Roy, Massie, and Norman.

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your over/under on punishment?

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I really doubt it - but there is a growing chance of an actual brawl.

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the MAGA/pro-wrestling crowd would love that

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There was almost a brawl early AM on Jan. 7, 2021 on the House floor. We really haven't had anything bad since the 1990's when Duke Cunningham and Jim Moran tangled

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In fairness, I imagine it simply never would have happened under any other Speaker.

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