Is it a requirement to be a Republican congressperson,

[raccoon]

That you are a spineless jellyfish and the maturity of an 11-year-old boy? ( No offense to 11-year-old boys.)

[strongermessage]

1. The evidence seems to prove so.

[PJMcK]

2. There are several categories

In addition to your characterization, here are a couple more.

To be a Republican congressperson, you have to be ignorant, uneducated and bigoted.

To be a Republican congressperson, you have to claim to believe in the Bible but not live the teachings of Jesus.

To be a Republican congressperson, you have to hold anti-American beliefs while calling yourself a patriot.

Gosh, we could do this all day!

[flor-de-jasmim]

3. And specialize in the technique of projection.

[dv421]

4. Also

Claim to be a family values supporter while having 1 or more mistresses

Claim to be pro life while forcing said mistresses to have abortions

[MrScorpio]

5. Yep.