OK, I have to say it. Jim Jordan has no business being Speaker of the House of Representatives. Yes, he is a “legislative terrorist,” in the words of a former Republican Speaker. A flame-thrower who delights in taking down people, policies and institutions.
He is no leader of men, but a puppet of Donald J Trump who cares nothing about the Constitution he swore an oath to defend and protect. To have him a heartbeat from the presidency poses a real threat that our democracy will no longer be around to celebrate its 250th birthday in three years.
Harry Truman always said that the buck stopped with him. Jim Jordan says no, he has no idea that his flunkies are sending out anonymous emails threatening the jobs and even lives of his Republican colleagues unless they vote for him for Speaker. They’re threatening congressional spouses. What has this world come to?
A less-than-honorable “news” outlet is using its on-air talent Sean Hannity and his staff to threaten lawmakers. Jordan’s de facto representatives prefer to forget that he was all-in planning and executing the overthrow of our government on January 6, and that the wrestling team he coached sexually abused nearly 200 students, effectively putting the Catholic Church to shame.
Please, institutionalists who revere the House and our democracy, step in NOW. Likewise moderate and at-risk representatives. And Democrats. The times demand immediate change or this won’t be a republic anymore.
Vote no on Jim Jordan today, tomorrow, however long it takes for Matt Gaetz and his unruly band of thieves to get the message that tyranny is not what we voters signed up for. None of these hare-brained Republican schemes (think tyranny of the judiciary) are well thought-out, which is why they shouldn’t work. Grow a backbone, Republicans, and stand up for your country and your constituents. Dee
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