GOP Leaders ATTACK EACH OTHER as Even More SUDDENLY QUIT

MeidasTouch
26 Mar 202412:56

Summary

TLDRThe video script delves into the internal conflicts within the Republican Party, highlighting the rifts caused by the MAGA faction's efforts to oust key figures like Kevin McCarthy and Mike Johnson. It portrays a party at war with itself, with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Clay Higgins taking center stage in the turmoil. Amidst accusations of not being MAGA enough and debates over loyalty, the script paints a picture of a party distracted from governance by internal disputes. Meanwhile, it contrasts this chaos with Democratic efforts to deliver on policy promises, questioning the impact of Republican infighting on the party's future and governance at large.

Takeaways

  • 👉 Internal conflicts within the Republican party are intensifying, with MAGA Republicans seeking to oust Mike Johnson, claiming he's not MAGA enough.
  • 😡 Disagreements among MAGA Republicans have escalated, leading to public expressions of dissatisfaction, including Clay Higgins' rebuke of Marjorie Taylor Greene for trying to remove Mike Johnson.
  • 🔥 The tension reflects deeper divisions on strategy and loyalty within the party, particularly around spending bills and the direction of GOP leadership.
  • 🎥 Controversial statements and actions by Republicans, like Clay Higgins attributing January 6th to the FBI and Marjorie Taylor Greene's self-focused rhetoric, spotlight the party's chaotic state.
  • 📈 Amidst internal GOP turmoil, Donald Trump continues to claim victimhood through new hoaxes and grievances, distracting from substantive policy discussions.
  • 🙄 The conflict distracts from significant achievements and priorities, including economic gains and infrastructure investments under President Biden's administration.
  • 👎 Critiques from former Republicans and moderates highlight a growing dissatisfaction with the party's direction and leadership choices.
  • 💭 Some Republicans downplay or reinterpret the events of January 6th, further polarizing perceptions of the day and its significance.
  • 📝 The Republican Study Committee's budget proposals, including raising the retirement age and opposing healthcare expansions, contrast sharply with Democratic initiatives focused on lowering costs and expanding access.
  • 📰 The ongoing spectacle within the GOP is causing concern and frustration among Republicans and observers alike, questioning the party's ability to govern effectively and attract moderate support.

Q & A

  • Why are MAGA Republicans seeking to oust Mike Johnson?

    -MAGA Republicans are attempting to oust Mike Johnson because they believe he is not MAGA enough, particularly due to his involvement in passing a mini-bus spending bill to keep the government funded through September, which they disapprove of.

  • What was Clay Higgins' response to Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate Mike Johnson?

    -Clay Higgins expressed strong opposition to Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate Mike Johnson, considering it a mistake and stating his support for Johnson, whom he regards as principled and like a brother.

  • What bizarre claim did Clay Higgins make regarding the January 6th Insurrection?

    -Clay Higgins made a bizarre claim that the FBI, through 'ghost buses', were the real ones responsible for the January 6th Insurrection.

  • What was Marjorie Taylor Greene's rationale for filing the motion to vacate against Mike Johnson?

    -Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that her filing of the motion to vacate was more of a warning and a pink slip, asserting it was time to find a new Speaker of the House who would stand with Republicans and not with Democrats.

  • How did Donald Trump react to the internal conflicts within the Republican Party?

    -Donald Trump made a video complaining about a new 'hoax' he was being targeted with, focusing on his grievances rather than addressing the internal conflicts within the Republican Party.

  • What are some achievements President Biden is overseeing according to the script?

    -According to the script, President Biden is overseeing record stock market highs, investing billions in infrastructure projects, and bringing the semiconductor industry to the forefront.

  • How did Trey Gowdy criticize the choice of seeking the Speaker of the House position?

    -Trey Gowdy criticized the desire to become Speaker of the House by questioning the competency and psychiatric state of anyone wanting to lead a group that includes controversial figures like Matt Gaetz and Bob Good.

  • What was Victoria Spartz's perspective on January 6th?

    -Victoria Spartz claimed that January 6th was not violent and argued against calling participants insurrectionists, suggesting it was un-American to do so. She described it as a day when people were expressing dissatisfaction peacefully.

  • What stance did Republican Mike Lawler take on the ongoing conflicts within his party?

    -Mike Lawler criticized stunts like Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate, arguing they undermine the ability to win elections and distract from advancing the conservative movement.

  • How did the script describe the general state of the Republican Party?

    -The script described the Republican Party as being torn apart by internal conflicts and characterized by bizarre and extreme behaviors, highlighting a division between MAGA Republicans and other factions within the party.

Outlines

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🤔 Infighting Among Republicans

This paragraph discusses the internal conflict within the Republican party, particularly focusing on the Maga Republicans. It highlights the ousting of Kevin McCarthy and the subsequent attempts by a group of Maga Republicans to remove Maga Mike Johnson from his position. The paragraph also touches on the disagreement among party members over the passage of a spending bill and the introduction of a motion to vacate Johnson's position by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Additionally, it includes a video clip of Clay Higgins expressing his disapproval of Greene's actions and his support for Johnson. The paragraph also mentions Higgins' controversial views on the January 6th insurrection and the current state of the Republican party.

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👎 Criticism of Republican Leaders

The second paragraph delves into criticism of various Republican figures, including Mike Johnson, and the perceived inadequacy of leadership within the party. It discusses Trey Gowdy's critique of the current leadership and the challenges faced by the party in finding a competent Speaker of the House. The paragraph also includes comments from Victoria Spartz, who views the January 6th events differently from the mainstream narrative. Furthermore, it highlights the contrasting perspectives of conservative Republicans like Mike Lawler, who emphasizes the importance of winning elections over staging political stunts, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who accuses Johnson of working for the Democrats. The summary also touches on Kaylee McEnany's opinion on the situation and the broader implications for the Republican party.

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📉 Divisive Policies and Public Perception

The third paragraph contrasts the actions of the Republican party with the policies implemented by Democrats, as exemplified by Ted Lou's speech on the House floor. It outlines the Democratic achievements in capping insulin costs and the American Rescue Plan, which have directly benefited American families. In contrast, the Republican Study Committee's proposed budget includes raising the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, and restricting IVF treatments. The paragraph criticizes the Republican party for their internal disputes and the negative impact on their public image. It also mentions the departure of several Republicans from the party and the concerns about the influence of far-right elements within the party. The summary concludes with a call for the media to stop normalizing the current state of the Republican party.

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Keywords

💡MAGA Republicans

MAGA (Make America Great Again) Republicans refer to a faction within the Republican Party that is closely aligned with the ideologies and policies of former President Donald Trump. The term is used in the video to describe a group that is in conflict with other factions within the party, particularly around issues of loyalty to Trump's agenda and strategies for governing. This internal conflict is exemplified by attempts to oust members perceived as not being sufficiently aligned with MAGA principles, such as the efforts against Kevin McCarthy and Mike Johnson.

💡Motion to Vacate

A 'motion to vacate' is a procedural tool in the U.S. House of Representatives that allows any member to propose the removal of the Speaker of the House from their leadership position. In the video, Marjorie Taylor Greene's introduction of a motion to vacate against Mike Johnson is highlighted as a significant event, illustrating the deep divisions within the Republican Party and the aggressive tactics employed by some members to assert their influence.

💡Omnibus Spending Bill

An 'omnibus spending bill' is a type of legislation in the United States Congress that packages together several measures into one or combines diverse subjects into a single bill. Mike Johnson's involvement in passing a 'mini-bus', akin to an omnibus bill, to keep the government funded is criticized by some MAGA Republicans in the video. This criticism is rooted in the perception that such legislative actions compromise on conservative values or priorities.

💡January 6th Insurrection

The January 6th Insurrection refers to the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, aiming to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. In the video, this event is referenced multiple times, including in a bizarre claim about the FBI's involvement and in discussions about how Republicans perceive and discuss the event, showcasing the divisive narratives within the party and its impact on their image and politics.

💡Speaker of the House

The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. The video discusses the controversy and conflict over the leadership of Mike Johnson as Speaker, highlighting the internal strife within the Republican Party over leadership and direction. The role of the Speaker is central to the narrative as it symbolizes the struggle for power and influence within the party.

💡Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act is mentioned in the context of Democrats' legislative achievements, particularly in addressing healthcare costs, like capping insulin prices. This contrast with the Republican infighting portrayed in the video emphasizes the differences in priorities and accomplishments between the two parties, with Democrats focusing on policy measures that directly impact Americans' lives.

💡Republican Study Committee

The Republican Study Committee is mentioned as releasing a budget proposal that includes controversial measures, illustrating the ideological divides and the extreme positions within the Republican Party. This example is used in the video to contrast Republican legislative priorities with those of Democrats, emphasizing the internal and external critiques of the party's direction.

💡Social Security and Medicare

Social Security and Medicare are referenced in the context of the Republican Study Committee's proposal to raise the retirement age, showcasing the video's theme of Republican policy positions that are contentious or unpopular among the general public. This ties into the broader narrative of party conflict over policy and direction.

💡Electoral Politics

Electoral politics is an underlying theme of the video, with references to how internal party conflicts, such as those between MAGA Republicans and their critics within the party, affect the party's ability to win elections. The discussion includes how actions like the motion to vacate and public infighting can undermine electoral prospects.

💡American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan is highlighted as part of the Democrats' efforts to deliver cost savings to American families, particularly in the context of healthcare. Its mention serves as a contrast to the Republican internal conflicts, emphasizing the difference in focus between legislative achievements and party infighting.

Highlights

MAGA Republicans oust Kevin McCarthy.

MAGA Republicans attempt to oust Mike Johnson for not being 'MAGA enough'.

Conflict arises within MAGA Republicans over the motion to vacate Mike Johnson.

Clay Higgins opposes the motion to vacate Mike Johnson, calling it abhorrent.

Clay Higgins claims FBI 'ghost busters' were responsible for the January 6th Insurrection.

Marjorie Taylor Greene files a motion to vacate against Mike Johnson as a 'warning'.

Donald Trump addresses a new 'hoax' claim regarding his statements on a potential election loss.

President Biden is highlighted for overseeing record stock market highs and investing in infrastructure.

Trey Gowdy criticizes the desire to be Speaker of the House given the current political dynamics.

Victoria Spartz describes January 6th as a significant day, disputing the violence narrative.

Mike Lawler emphasizes winning elections over political stunts.

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Speaker Mike Johnson for negotiating from weakness.

Kayleigh McEnany questions the motive behind Marjorie Taylor Greene's actions.

Fox host criticizes the disruption caused by a faction within the Republican party.

Ted Lieu outlines Democratic achievements, contrasting with Republican focus on internal conflict.

Transcripts

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the Republicans are at war with

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themselves we previously saw the Maga

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Republicans oust Kevin McCarthy now the

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Maga Republicans or some group of Maga

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Republicans are trying to OU Maga Mike

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Johnson Maga Republicans say Maga Mike

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Johnson you're not Maga enough you

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helped pass through a mini bus which is

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kind of like an Omnibus spending bill in

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order to keep the government somewhat

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funded through September so for the Maga

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Republicans they want Maga Mike Johnson

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gone but other Maga Republicans see

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they're upset about that and they're

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upset that Marjorie Taylor green

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introduced a motion to vacate or remove

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magam Mike Johnson magga Republican clay

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Higgins did a video of himself where he

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held up his phone walking through the

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halls of Congress where he let margorie

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Taylor green know that he was very mad

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at her for doing that here play this

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clip I consider Mar agree to be my

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friend she's still my friend but she

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just made a big

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mistake you know trying to vacate Mike

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Johnson's I totally oppose that

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listen Mike is a very good man it begins

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every day from the right place deeply

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principled and he's he's like he's like

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a brother to

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me and to think

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that that one of our Republican

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colleagues would would would call for

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his ouer right now it's really it's

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abhorent to me and I oppose it I stand

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with Mike Johnson is and by the way this

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is Clay Higgins who recently gave an

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interview where he basically said that

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the FBI through ghost buses were the

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real ones responsible for the January

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6th Insurrection just take a look at

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this bizarre interview here like this is

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who the Republican party is today play

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this clip but they're going down

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these these men and their High perch and

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their their position of power and

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authority and are walking

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upon our entire history our deepest core

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principles they're not going to get away

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with it they have so

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far we'll see powerful people in this

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country they want to make sure no one

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hears your your voice they want everyone

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to look at you like a farri crazy

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conspiracy

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theorist is that who you are no man I'm

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a regular American man and here's the

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clip by the way of margorie Taylor green

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making it all about herself just like

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Trump me me me me me here's margorie

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Taylor green during the press conference

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that she held where she said that magam

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Mike Johnson has to go play this clip I

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filed the motion to vacate today but

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it's more of a warning and a pink slip I

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respect our conference I've paid all my

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does to my conference I'm a member in

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good standing and I do not wish to

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inflict pain on our conference and to

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throw the throw the house in chaos but

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this is basically a warning and it's

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time for us to go through through the

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process take our time and find a new

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speaker of the house that will stand

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with Republicans and our Republican

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majority instead of standing with the

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Democrats well all of this was going on

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on Capital Hill Donald Trump said let me

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make a video of myself and let me say

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that the new hoax that they're going

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after me for because all this guy does

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is whine about everything is he goes

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they've come up with a new hoax they've

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played a video where I said there's

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going to be a blood bath if I lose the

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election well that's the blood bath hoax

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everybody here's Donald Trump making a

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video play this clip campaign and the

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fake news media have a new hoax it's

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brand new it's called the bloodbath hoax

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taking my words completely out of

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context have you ever seen anybody whine

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as much as that guy though like just the

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constant whining the constant snowflake

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behavior and just the weirdness like do

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we all forget that a few weeks ago he

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just posted a random photo of himself

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with Elvis and claims that he looks like

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Elvis and people thinking that he looks

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like Elvis and confuses him I mean like

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you've got President Biden right now

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overseeing like record stock market

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highs from the Dow the NASDAQ and the

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S&P you've got President Biden investing

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billions in infr structure projects and

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bringing the semiconductor industry like

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you've got real things happening and

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this is what the Maga Republicans are

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spending their time doing by the way

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where they're in control of the House of

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Representatives here's Trey gouty a

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former Republican in the House of

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Representatives though here he is

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attacking his own political party play

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this

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clip what person that can pass a

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competency test would want to be the

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Speaker of the House what person who

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would who could actually pass a

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psychiatric competency test would want

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to lead a group that includes Matt Gates

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and Bob good and some of the other

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people that you just showed I mean Mike

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Johnson's as good as a gun you had a

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speaker remember you had Kevin McCarthy

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and you wanted to get rid of him and

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Jimmy Jordan wasn't good enough and Tom

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em wasn't good enough and Steve scal so

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no you got Mike Johnson Trey I don't

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think they're gonna and look I know we

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know you know we talk about here the

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margorie Taylor greens and the Lauren

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bobberts and uh you know the James comr

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piles and the Jim Jordans and the Matt

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Gates this type of people who Trey gout

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is talking about but like when you take

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a look at some of these other like all

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of the Republican party you got to be

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like like who are these people like like

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what like like uh anyway I I I'll save

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what I really want to say here some

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sometimes that's better off but I'll let

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you say it for me in the comments this

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is Republican Victoria spars from the

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past week or so here was a hearing where

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she basically says that January 6th was

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a was a great day for her and that there

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was not violent just listen to Victoria

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spars here a magga republican play this

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clip I know there was a lot of

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discussions about you know January 6 and

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I I've been in the chamber January 6 and

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I'll tell you something you know we call

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this Insurrection I'll have to tell you

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if the people that show up there wanted

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to do it they would have succeeded but

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they didn't show up for that reason it

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was people that were upset because the

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quality of people came there they were

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mad because because we are not governing

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for the people and that's unfortunately

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what was very strange to me that speaker

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poosi didn't have a security speaker

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pazi insisted for us to stay in the

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chamber but I personally demanded

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demanded to leave that chamber so a lot

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of things you know the other side

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dropped the ball and it was very

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unfortunate for me to see that so I

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think this is beyond the subject of this

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matter but I need to we need to stop you

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know accusing people that disagree with

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the government that been very corrupt

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and oppressive you know to actually come

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here and you know Express peacefully

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their dissatisfaction and there are

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always some bad players and who knows

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who they are but they don't call all

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people insurrectionist this is just

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unamerican to do it and I'm sick and

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tired of the other side constantly doing

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it because I knew a lot of people that

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were there in the crowd and the good

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Americans patriotic that love this

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country and then you have like the few

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remaining moderate Republicans people

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like Mike Lawler um from New York York

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Republican Mike Lawler here's what he

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had to say on Fox about all of this

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going on play this clip way to really

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Advance the conservative movement is to

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win elections and doing stunts like this

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actually undermines our ability to win

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elections no probably get her reelected

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though sure in in an R plus 30 uh but

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you know what the difference between

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having a republican majority and not is

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seats like mine Joe Biden won my

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district by 10 points yeah while he's

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saying that you've got margorie Taylor

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green out there also saying how weak

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Mike Johnson is here play this clip

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because the current Speaker of the House

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we have right now is getting rolled in

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every single meeting um he is

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negotiating from weakness and and we

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have loss full confidence is there any

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way that you would not move forward with

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this uh at this time I don't see in any

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way backing off of the motion to vacate

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and she says that magam Mike Johnson is

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doing the bidding of the Democrats that

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magga Mike is working for the Democrat

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she says here play this clip the

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Republican majority I report US winning

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the majority next year but we cannot

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move forward having a republican speaker

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of the house that is doing the bidding

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of Democrats that is allowing Chuck

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Schumer to drive our legislation uh

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bringing bills to the floor that the

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White House cannot wait to sign into law

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and doesn't uh Kaylee mcanany who Donald

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Trump calls milk toast she wanted a

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weigh in on Fox here she is right here

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at a minimum it's disappointing there's

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a great irony here Carly as I'm

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listening to Marjorie Taylor green I

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hear her say there's a video that

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everyone is focused on that video is of

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illegal immigrants rushing our border it

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is a video about 6 minutes ago we were

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set to play it is a video that you're

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not seeing right now because instead we

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are talking about Marjorie Taylor green

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it raises the question she didn't make

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this live so nothing happens for two

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weeks is this a fundraising exercise so

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you can go back to your district for two

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weeks and fundraise off of it what's the

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motive here I get you're not in her head

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but what's the motive here's another Fox

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host by the way weighing in to play this

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clip

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I feel we are seeing yet another tantrum

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by a tiny faction of that conference

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that is disrupting the entire machine

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that we just exhaustively waited for to

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get back on track and here we are again

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watching someone steal the time steal

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the audio steal the Limelight steal the

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attention she says we should have our

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attention on the illegals streaming

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across the border on a million other

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things no our attention was on you while

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you gave a pressor I'm sick and tired of

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it as a republican as an American

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citizen I want them to get to work I

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love speaker Johnson who would be better

10:01

than him MTG what is your plan and I

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don't want my legislature taking two

10:06

days up to vote for that to figure

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everything out to look incompetent

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during a presidential election year this

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is the last thing I want to be subjected

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with this is uh it's frankly at a

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minimum it's disappointing there's a

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great and finally can I just show you

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like a Democrat like this is what this

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is what Ted Lou had to say on the house

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floor this past week play this clip the

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gentleman is recognized for one minute

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thank you Mr Mr Speaker I rise today to

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discuss how house Democrats working with

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the Senate and the White House are

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delivering cost savings to American

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families my constituents tell me how

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high costs are affecting them and their

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families and Democrats are listening

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that's why we passed the American Rescue

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plan which uh allowed Medicaid to limit

10:49

drug prices starting this year we also

10:52

passed another law the inflation

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reduction act that cap insulin costs $35

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a month and as a result of these laws

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the three largest manufacturers of

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insulin have announced that they would

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slash the cost of insulin by

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75% these are real cost savings for the

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62,000 constituents in my district who

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living with diabetes what are

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Republicans focused on well the

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Republican study committee just released

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a budget about 70 some per of the

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members are part of that committee that

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wants to raise the retirement age for

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Social Security and Medicare as we know

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it ban IVF and R back the for bow Care

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Act the two parties are not the same

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anyway judge for yourself you got the

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Republicans ripping themselves apart

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from within it's just so freaking odd

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it's like just strange people like just

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weird people like what are we even talk

11:45

who are these people like this is not

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conservative this is not like normal

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Republican like could we all just like

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could we just be like media stop the gas

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light oh by the way MSNBC NBC they're

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bringing in r r McDaniel as a

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host I mean I guess that's good news for

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the midest touch Network in the sense

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that more people are just going to make

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this their main source of news but I

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watch this and I'm like could we stop

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this ridiculous gaslighting already like

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what are we talking about like this

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ain't normal folks stop trying to act

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like this crap is normal political

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Behavior with this Maga Republican

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takeover no wonder you have more

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Republicans leaving this week no wonder

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you have Ken Buck leaving no wonder you

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have um you have uh other Republicans

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leaving as well we've done videos like

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