The two men stand shoulder to shoulder, posing for the camera almost like father and son. On the left is former President Donald Trump, flashing that money grin, the light glinting off his golden-yellow tie. On the right is the Republican congressman who, more than any other, has hitched his fortunes to Trump and positioned himself to fill the vacuum left at the top of the Republican Party after Trump’s 2020 defeat. To Trump, he’s known as “my Kevin.” To the rest of us, he’s Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California.
For four years, McCarthy dutifully served as one of Trump’s most loyal wingmen in Congress, defending the president after the latest racist tweet, running interference in both impeachment cases, and generally making himself available to do whatever necessary to defend the MAGA cause. When Trump tumbled down the conspiratorial rabbit hole after the last election, McCarthy followed after him, adding his name to a long-shot lawsuit seeking to overturn the result in several blue […]
It should be illegal to bribe members of our congress. We need to be able to vote for laws created against this.
One would think that even the mega-rich would want political stability instead of funding more disorder and dangerous chaos. Don’t they pay any attention to history or are they just stupid enough to imagine they can buy themselves out of what ever happens. More and more money will not make them immortal or will it?
The concept that two political parties can represent the will of 300 million people is ludicrous on its face. This is born out in article after article on this forum. The system as currently constituted is not a vehicle for the legitimate aspirations of the american people.
And we are forced to choose the lessor of two evils, or just not vote at all, as many did with Trump/Clinton. This time around I believe many voted for Biden out of sheer terror that Trump would win.
Not voting is voting for Republicans. Do not let the perfect become the enemy of the good. Always pick the candidate who does the best job fostering wellbeing at every level. It’s not complicated.
When Boehner stepped down, they gave Kevin a try. He made so many gaffes they picked Ryan instead. Should the Dems lose the House in ’22, Kevin will try again for Speaker. What a huge mistake for the country!!!!
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