As the official put it: "He's not some moron like Louie Gohmert."

[Nevilledog]

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Olivia Nuzzi
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As I just reported on @cnn with @JohnAvlon, a Republican official tells me that part of why establishment types are so angry with Josh Hawley is because they think he knows better. As the official put it: “He’s not some moron like Louie Gohmert.”
1:17 PM · Jan 1, 2021

[Blue Owl]

1. During the GOP's WWF-style shitshow

I think someone Pyle-Drived Gohmert a bit too hard...

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Or Not Hard Enough!

Compressed cervical spine that requires 2 weeks in traction would have been helpful!

[Clash City Rocker]

2. Isn't he?

[ProfessorGAC]

4. It's Not A Compliment

Being more intelligent than Gomer is a very low bar to clear!

[TNNurse]

14. I think you are correct.

[stopdiggin]

5. I think this is a good observation

Gohmert is a well known dipsh*t and wingnut -- while Hawley's play is seen as a purely cynical political move. And I (for one) consider it at least partially heartening that apparently some are willing to try to claw back our institutions from the brink. (by publicly chastising those that are flirting with the edge.)

Hawley is no shining light -- on the other hand there's really no purpose in criticizing someone like Gohmert (or R.Johnson).

[Marie Marie]

6. "He's not some moron like Louie Gohmert."

Obviously, he is.

[MurrayDelph]

7. No

He's a completely different type of moron.

[niyad]

8. I am sooooo glad that I was not drinking when I read this.

[TeamPooka]

9. He is now

[Wounded Bear]

10. Thinking a Repub "knows better" is a sure fire route to trouble...

If the past 4 years have taught us anything, it is that.

[mountain grammy]

11. They're all Louie Gohmert..

every damn trump lover in America.

[ancianita]

12. Wait, who exactly are the "establishment types" again? What some official says? Or...?

Who am I missing in that party?

[DeLurkor]

13. Louie Gohmert Dumbest Man in Congress Not Name Steve King

Not mine, I got it from the late Ed Brayton.
However looking at the current crop of Trumpest Repubs in Congress, I am thinking this may be dated. Low intelligent scores do not equate low golf scores.

[Nitram]

15. Maybe he's not a moron, but he sure is an ass.

[2naSalit]

16. But he certainly is acting like one.

[Blue Owl]

17. Hit the quarter-deck, Pyle!