It seems to me the GOP side of the House is performing a sort of Passion Play based on the life and career of the leader of the party, the former President. Its all there. Lies, betrayal, name calling, blaming others, insults, skullduggery, self proclaimed martyrdom, and a self image that portrays themselves as universally popular. In the end however, one Trump characteristic stands above all.
After the third Jordan vote yesterday, I was watching some of the interviews with GOP House members. It seemed clear they were given talking points and told to get them out. 1) It's the Democrats fault. 2) Jim Jordan is the most popular member of Congress.
I wouldn't be surprised if Tim Burchett draws a primary challenger next year here in Knoxville. Then maybe - for the first time ever - Tim would have to hold a town hall with his voters. Imagine.
If those six a truely sorry, then they will vote with the majority of their party & get on with things. We all get mad. But acting without thinking of the consequences is truely short sighted.
It seems to me the GOP side of the House is performing a sort of Passion Play based on the life and career of the leader of the party, the former President. Its all there. Lies, betrayal, name calling, blaming others, insults, skullduggery, self proclaimed martyrdom, and a self image that portrays themselves as universally popular. In the end however, one Trump characteristic stands above all.
Feet of clay.
I’m also baffled by statements like this: "They took down the most popular member of Congress, hands down," said Rep. Bob Good (R-VA).
In which alternate solar system are these folks living?
Which statement is more likely true?
a) Jim Jordan is “The Most Popular” member of Congress
b) Jamie is “A scratch golfer”
I am hoping the answer is b, a is inconceivable.
I read “popular” a couple of times. Popular does not equal most qualified. This isn’t student council in high school.
After the third Jordan vote yesterday, I was watching some of the interviews with GOP House members. It seemed clear they were given talking points and told to get them out. 1) It's the Democrats fault. 2) Jim Jordan is the most popular member of Congress.
I wouldn't be surprised if Tim Burchett draws a primary challenger next year here in Knoxville. Then maybe - for the first time ever - Tim would have to hold a town hall with his voters. Imagine.
It’s not the swamp at work, Matt. It’s fear. One death threat over withdrawing a vote for Jordan is enough to convince 20 to keep with him.
In the Public Private section I expected his greatest impact on the party to be described as chaos.
If those six a truely sorry, then they will vote with the majority of their party & get on with things. We all get mad. But acting without thinking of the consequences is truely short sighted.