Matt Gaetz says he will resign from Congress
if Democrats help elect 'moderate Republican'
Fox News,
by
Julia Musto
Original Article
Posted By: Moritz55,
1/6/2023 1:11:17 PM
Florida Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz said he would resign from Congress should moderate Democrats strike a deal with Republicans to elect a "moderate" House speaker. Appearing on "The Ingraham Angle," the Republican said Thursday night that he was sure that would not happen.
"Will you be OK then if there’s ultimately a deal struck with moderate Democrats that [gives] Democrats kind of co-control of the committees, you’re fine with that?" host Laura Ingraham asked.
"No, absolutely not. That will not happen," he quickly replied. "Well, that could happen," Ingraham interjected.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
TJ54 1/6/2023 1:19:08 PM (No. 1372318)
Ya that will help, moron
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Northcross 1/6/2023 1:25:03 PM (No. 1372322)
Gaetz's grandstanding is getting more than a little old. It is time to get whatever concessions you can and move on.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
earlybird 1/6/2023 1:27:02 PM (No. 1372324)
Noisy . Tiresome. I still remember when the CW around here was that his daddy had bought his House seat for him.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
volksford 1/6/2023 1:29:15 PM (No. 1372325)
Co control .....a famous Socialist tactic .
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
velirotta 1/6/2023 1:34:53 PM (No. 1372329)
Somebody has to stand firm on ousting McCarthy. He's not likely to honor any "concessions" he fakes to win the speakership.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
cheeflo 1/6/2023 1:38:38 PM (No. 1372331)
Another genius move by a feckless Republican. That is not an act of prnciple if you're serious about making a difference ... it's a temper tantrum.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
FormerDem 1/6/2023 1:44:25 PM (No. 1372333)
Has he counted the votes as to what power his resignation and its possible example followed by the other rebels, may hand to the Democrats? Wild guess: he has not counted the votes. Does not know.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
KatieJo 1/6/2023 1:46:46 PM (No. 1372335)
He did not say that. I heard the interview, he said that if this resulted in a democrat as speaker he would resign. He was that sure that a democrat house speaker would not be the outcome.
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You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more against cooperating with Democrats than I, but to be rid of Gaetz, I’d pay to watch this. (Hint: he wouldn’t really. He likes himself too much to resign.) For the record, I don’t mind the delay at all; the less a big government does, the better. I do think every concession McCarthy has made will be a positive for us all. I wouldn’t give them chairmanships though, not unless they otherwise deserved it. I do wish the 5 (or 20 or whatever they are now) had a better person as their point man. Soon it’ll be done one way or another , and Gaetz will revert to his obscure unlikeability. And may God bless the USA.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
PCMM 1/6/2023 2:05:27 PM (No. 1372348)
Whine, whine, whine … stab a patriot in the back. Whine, whine, whine … stab a patriot in the back. Whine, whine, whine … stab a patriot in the back.
That’s become the common pattern for many who are posting nowadays. Gaetz has more courage in his pinky toenail clippings than his detractors who haven’t done are darn thing for this nation.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
judy 1/6/2023 2:15:10 PM (No. 1372355)
It was very obvious who's side Laura is on & it's Not Gaetz....I stand with Gaetz ...Not Laura..Oh sure, a few weeks ago Laura was whining because 18 republicans voted with Mitch & Schumer on the multi trillion $$ mess w/o reading the bill! She should be for the 20 standing against Kevin.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
TXknitter 1/6/2023 2:20:59 PM (No. 1372363)
Thank you #10. It seems like too many are fine and happy with the greedy, self-serving votes that placed Kevin in a position of power for a LONG TIME.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Moritz55 1/6/2023 2:21:45 PM (No. 1372364)
House Speaker Role Finally Clinched By Representative Jar Jar Binks
https://babylonbee.com/news/house-speaker-role-finally-clinched-by-representative-jar-jar-binks
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
msjena 1/6/2023 2:43:48 PM (No. 1372383)
Good! He is an embarrassment.
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Promise?
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
Safari Man 1/6/2023 4:08:43 PM (No. 1372426)
I'm kind of surprised by the weak-kneed among us. We all claim we want fighters to fight against the establishment, but when someone on our side puts up a fight, we disrespect him?
Disappointing.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
GoodDeal 1/6/2023 4:24:53 PM (No. 1372446)
Attaboy Matt cut n run. Get a nice fat money paying job as a lobbyist instead. It would suit you much better.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
zoidberg 1/6/2023 4:38:28 PM (No. 1372452)
Buh-bye!
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Rinktum 1/6/2023 5:30:30 PM (No. 1372494)
I don’t get it. Bucking the system is not going to be pretty. One thing that has happened is that a lot of good men and women have had the courage to stand on the House floor and speak the truth about this government and the Swamp. It has been eye opening to see them stand there knowing the retribution will come hard and swift both by powerful colleagues and the media. These courageous Republicans have shown more courage than Kevin McCarthy or Mitch McConnell have ever done. You won’t see either of them ever stick their necks out for the American people. They are too busy trying to do whatever it takes to further their careers and their bank accounts. Mitch is especially focused on the money. McCarthy right now is more interested in power because he knows it is the pathway to massive wealth.
You can call Gaetz a grandstanding opportunist but he has done something no one else has done. He spoke truth to power. Grant you it is corrupt power but nevertheless it is the driving force in this government and wields enough power to ignore the rule of law, election integrity, equal justice under the law and has absolved a murderer of the crime that was witnessed by millions in this country and around the world. A 100 lb. unarmed woman was shot without warning in the United States Capitol Building, and another woman was beaten to death by a female officer outside the building which was also caught on videotape. Worst of all, this bunch has done nothing while American citizens were imprisoned on trumped up charges leaving them to languish in prison in horrific conditions. Forget the politics of this damnable action. Basic humanity should have kicked in, but these people have been forgotten left to suffer and very few Americans will even ask that they get better treatment because they know what happens when you cross this administration. So, these are not people you wish to tick off.
Yet, these few Republicans stand and call out the way the House actually does business as being corrupt. Their focus is on changing that and I believe it is a worthy effort. You will notice every news commentator is making the case that these people are rebels, terrible examples of lawmakers, disrupters, and foolish. Ever hear them speak about the real concerns that these men and women are bringing up? They want no part of that. It’s all character assassination all the time. Why? Because they don’t want the American people to know the truth. Most Americans don’t pay attention to politics so many have no idea how the House is run. Personally, I want this to go on as long as it takes to get the truth before the public. Win or lose, these people are doing the right thing. They are exposing the underbelly of the House and it is nasty, putrid, and rancid, just the kind of place that these swamp creatures enjoy. Every time they offer a nominee I am cheering their speech because it is undeniably true and no one ever speaks the truth that needs to be heard. Our government is broken. It has been taken over by liars, thieves, and soulless power hungry criminals. Maybe that was an underlying motivation for this spectacle that so many of you revile. For me, I am pounding my fist saying, yes! More truth, but that’s just me.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
smidgen 1/6/2023 5:39:32 PM (No. 1372501)
#8
""If Democrats join up to elect a moderate Republican, I will resign from the House of Representatives. That is how certain I am. I can assure your viewers, that won't happen," he added.
His refence was to dems joining the Republicans to elect McCarthy...not a dem speeaker
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
chance_232 1/6/2023 6:02:28 PM (No. 1372518)
I like that he's a fighter....but that was a stupid comment to make.
If I was a treasoncrat who knows that what's-his-name will not become speaker, I would stand up and announce "challenge accepted"
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
bad-hair 1/6/2023 6:04:16 PM (No. 1372520)
Scuse me ??? You had a chance to elect a veto proof congress and F'd it up.
Never underestimate Joe's ability to F things up.
Never misunderestimate congress's ability to F things up worse.
I don't care who the so called SPEAKER is.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
earlybird 1/6/2023 7:08:33 PM (No. 1372560)
He’s already backpedaling, saying he had said he’d resign if Hakeem became speaker.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 1/6/2023 7:39:19 PM (No. 1372577)
Fight the right battles, Matt, not the wrong ones.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
YorkieMom 1/6/2023 7:49:40 PM (No. 1372583)
Get the hook for this grandstander. He reminds me of Meghan Markle. If he really wanted to fight he should run for the Senate, win, and go after McConnell. McConnell’s the problem right now, not the House and McCarthy. Stop fighting your losing battle and get busy on the border, crime, and inflation.
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
Citoyen 1/6/2023 7:52:28 PM (No. 1372585)
I watch Gaetz's interview with Ingraham last night. He did say that if Democrats help elect a moderate Republican as Speaker he would resign. When presented with the scenario that Hakeem Jeffries might end up Speaker, Gaetz said that would be impossible.
Most interesting to me was when Ingraham asked Gaetz whether he would support McCarthy as Speaker if all demands were met, he did not say yes. Ingraham then said, "So it's personal with you." She caught him and although he tried to weasel out of that he couldn't. As suspected Gaetz hates McCarthy and there is nothing McCarthy could do to get his vote. Congratulations to Laura Ingraham for smoking him out and getting Gaetz to admit what many of us suspected. Hatred fuels him.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
Kate318 1/6/2023 8:59:38 PM (No. 1372640)
Right on, #10. Such silly GOPe comments. Honestly.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
DVC 1/6/2023 11:05:08 PM (No. 1372688)
Stupid.
They WANT that, dummy.
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
Italiano 1/7/2023 12:04:05 AM (No. 1372697)
You McCarthy supporters will be the loudest complainers out here when the McCarthy-led "Republican-controlled Congress" does absolutely dick for the next two years. Personally, my interest is strictly a sporting one. The swamp wins. We lose. Period.
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