Matt Gaetz's Lawmaking Career Is Over
Rep. Matt Gaetz responded to criticisms from Louisiana Rep. Garret Graves about how he was sending fundraising emails based off of his fight to vacate Kevin McCarthy from the Speakership. Gaetz, after criticizing the Republican majority for their lack of progress on the border, spending, and work requirements, said he'd much rather make money off of small dollar donations then take from corporate PAC's and lobbyists like everyone else does.
00:00:00 The timeline of events leading up to the motion to table the privileged motion to vacate the seat. 11 Republicans voted against tabling the motion, while all Democrats voted against it, keeping the motion alive. The Republicans were divided, with some speaking out against vacating the seat and others speaking in favor. Matt Gaetz, who had to stand on the Democratic side of the chamber, responded to McCarthy's comments about him fundraising off the situation. Gaetz listed the issues that the Republicans have been unable to address successfully and criticized his colleagues' reliance on lobbyists and special interests. The speaker notes that the whole situation seems to be a ploy on Gaetz's part, as he could have used this opportunity to push for campaign finance reform or disclosure laws if he genuinely cared about those issues.
00:05:00 Matt Gaetz's political career and the contradictions in his actions. Despite claiming to be against PAC money and the influence of the "swamp," Gaetz has not taken a stand against it, nor has he questioned Donald Trump's use of a PAC to raise money. The hosts also highlight the lack of Republican lawmakers who have pledged to not take PAC money, exposing the inconsistency of Gaetz's claims. Additionally, it is pointed out that Gaetz benefited from Kevin McCarthy's support during his investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, but then betrayed him. The lack of a Republican governing agenda is emphasized, with tax cuts being the only major focus. The hosts also suggest that there might be a move to expel Gaetz from Congress. Ultimately, Gaetz's true intentions and allegiances are questioned, and it is suggested that chaos might be his primary goal.
00:10:00 Matt Gaetz has no agenda and is creating disarray in the House. They argue that Gaetz is useless as a lawmaker and is unable to form coalitions to pass legislation. They point out that Gaetz's actions have only managed to delay Ukraine funding and that he is not interested in responding to the needs of the people. The speaker contrasts this with the Democratic party, which they claim has a significant portion that is interested in active policies. They believe that building coalitions is crucial for the Democrats and give examples of Nancy Pelosi's favorability rating and the removal of pay go rules as significant accomplishments. They express optimism about the future of the Democratic party in the House.
00:15:00 Hakeem Jeffries' role in keeping the Democratic caucus together and not supporting Kevin McCarthy. They highlight McCarthy's untrustworthiness as a negotiator and his failure to uphold previous agreements. The speaker argues that McCarthy's unwillingness to make deals with Democrats stems from his desire to maintain a good relationship with Republican Congresspeople and fulfill his obligations to them. The Democrats, on the other hand, realize that McCarthy cannot deliver what they need, which is to avoid a government shutdown. They recognize the precarity of McCarthy's position and his inability to govern effectively. This understanding leads the Democrats to unite and not support McCarthy, as they see no benefit in doing so. This decision reflects a shift in their past approach, where they would often give in without receiving anything in return.
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