Did any of Iowa's federal delegation vote against the rule changes that led to McCarthy's downfall and its ongoing domino effect? Did any speak against Gaetz's very public procedural priority to allow one R to file a motion to bring down the sitting Speaker (the direct cause for current chaos)? Have any of our delegation explained why they voted for election deniers for Speaker? Are any of our federal delegation taking a behind the scenes effort to stabilize the House R caucus? Are any working with D's to solve the chaos in the House (Jeffries has offered some proposals)? Are any working with D's on 'the next day" plan, ie. once a Speaker is secured, the govt budget and shutdown, among others? True leaders would publicly explain how and why they voted for election deniers; let alone answer some of these questions.
I haven't seen any explanation as to why they voted for election deniers. (McCarthy and Scalise also voted against certifying the 2020 electoral votes, though they were not as involved in the coup attempt as Jordan.)
I don't know what is going on behind the scenes. I assume MMM has been in regular communication with the other Jordan holdouts.
I haven't seen any sign that any of them are working with Ds on any plans.
As you can tell, they are more followers than leaders.
No “profiles in courage” apparent in Iowa Republican leadership this week. Great article, thanks for enlightening us!
Did any of Iowa's federal delegation vote against the rule changes that led to McCarthy's downfall and its ongoing domino effect? Did any speak against Gaetz's very public procedural priority to allow one R to file a motion to bring down the sitting Speaker (the direct cause for current chaos)? Have any of our delegation explained why they voted for election deniers for Speaker? Are any of our federal delegation taking a behind the scenes effort to stabilize the House R caucus? Are any working with D's to solve the chaos in the House (Jeffries has offered some proposals)? Are any working with D's on 'the next day" plan, ie. once a Speaker is secured, the govt budget and shutdown, among others? True leaders would publicly explain how and why they voted for election deniers; let alone answer some of these questions.
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I haven't seen any explanation as to why they voted for election deniers. (McCarthy and Scalise also voted against certifying the 2020 electoral votes, though they were not as involved in the coup attempt as Jordan.)
I don't know what is going on behind the scenes. I assume MMM has been in regular communication with the other Jordan holdouts.
I haven't seen any sign that any of them are working with Ds on any plans.
As you can tell, they are more followers than leaders.
I agree. I do hope other media and the public pick up on your column and follow up on some of these questions.