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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/22/2242123/-GOP-brings-House-to-a-halt-to-debate-whether-facts-are-allowedGOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed
by Walter Einenkel
Daily Kos Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:45:06p EDT
"SNIP............
Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts had his words struck from the record for being "offensive" during a House floor debate. His offense? Detailing the charges against Donald Trump, the facts of his many cases, and the accusationsbrought by our governmentagainst the twice-impeached former president.
The request to have his words struck came from Republican Rep. Erin Houchin of Indiana and was upheld by Republican Rep. Jerry Carl of Alabama, who was presiding over the chamber.
Is it correct that members of Congress can mention the trial of the presumptive nominee for president? Call it a sham and question the integrity of the judge, but a reference to the mere existence of that same trial without any characterization, that's out of order?" McGovern asked.
Activity on the House floor came to a halt for over an hour, as the GOP determined how to proceed.
............SNIP"
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GOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed (Original Post)
applegrove
May 23
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mopinko
(70,703 posts)1. how CAN the gqp proceed if facts r allowed?
damn. it has come to that.
Emile
(24,216 posts)2. Republicans have no clue on how to govern.
applegrove
(119,535 posts)3. They know exactly what they are doing. They want to be seen as bullies.
And they want to spread propaganda that favors their candidate only.