Top Republicans remain silent over George Santos campaign lies

[marmar]

Weeks after winning a district that helped Republicans secure a razor-thin House majority, the congressman-elect George Santos is under investigation in New York after acknowledging he lied about his heritage, education and professional pedigree as he campaigned for office.

But the top House Republican, Kevin McCarthy, and his leadership team have kept silent about Santos, who remains set to take the oath of office Tuesday even after publicly admitting to fabricating swaths of his biography.

Santos has shown no signs of stepping aside, punting the decision to hold him accountable to his party and Congress, where he could face an ethics investigation.

Representatives for McCarthy, who is running to become the next House speaker, did not respond when asked what action he may take. On Tuesday, Santos was asked on Fox News about his “blatant lies”. He said he had “made a mistake”.

Democrats are expected to pursue several avenues against the 34-year-old, including a potential complaint with the Federal Election Commission and a resolution to expel him, according to a senior Democratic aide who spoke on the condition of anonymity. .........(more)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/30/george-santos-republican-congressman-investigation

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Well, OK then.

Every time that Hunter Biden's name is invoked on the Floor, then George Develder/Santos' name will be immediately invoked three times.

[tanyev]

2. And there's the real problem.

Even more of a problem than Santos himself.

[lindysalsagal]

3. The party of weasels and conspirators.

[gatomedianoche]

4. Big Lie advocates won't criticize Santos

We can’t expect those that advocated Trump’s Big Lie to suddenly turn on Santos because of his fabrications. Kevin McCarthy, an unscrupulous liar in his own right, needs Santos vote to become Speaker. Santos will be seated because the law says he must be seated. How long will Santos remain in Congress is anyone’s guess. There is the likelihood that Santos will be indicted for tax fraud, money laundering, running a Ponzi scheme with Devolver Organization, and falsifying election forms.

[dalton99a]

5. Professional courtesy among thieves

[ananda]

6. Russia's got em by the short and curlies.

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[dembotoz]

7. ko podcast has an interesting take. does does more damage to the gop in office

than out.

It does sound cool that when a gop mentions ethics you can say george santos and smirk...


and if the russian funding is proved? the gift that keeps on giving