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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,996 posts)
Tue Feb 7, 2023, 09:40 PM Feb 2023

McCarthy asks GOP House members to behave during State of the Union

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has asked members of his party to remember that during Tuesday night's State of the Union address, the "mics are hot" and the "cameras are on," so they need to be on their best behavior, a person with knowledge of the matter told CNN.

During the GOP's closed-door conference meeting on Tuesday morning, McCarthy also reminded lawmakers that if they have their cell phones out, photographers can zoom in and see what's on the screen. McCarthy's warnings were repeated by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), the House GOP conference chair, CNN reports.

McCarthy has shared with people close to him he doesn't plan on bringing any attention to himself as President Biden makes his address, and on Monday told reporters he "won't tear up a speech. I won't play games. I'm very respectful. I think it's an important night."

It's unclear if lawmakers like Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who yelled at Biden during last year's State of the Union, will follow his lead. Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) told Politico that McCarthy is "an adult. I think you'll get more reaction from the conference than the speaker himself."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mccarthy-asks-gop-house-members-002908572.html

Bang Bang and Mad Dog behave?

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McCarthy asks GOP House members to behave during State of the Union (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2023 OP
LOL......... Lovie777 Feb 2023 #1
The fact that these idiots need reminding C_U_L8R Feb 2023 #2
The question is how would he punish them if they don't follow his order. ificandream Feb 2023 #3
Does anyone pay attention to this lightweight? LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2023 #4
Some of them don't have any best behavior... 3catwoman3 Feb 2023 #5
Behave? McCarthy looks like a bored toddler Generic Brad Feb 2023 #6
Yeah... I have to admit, he's acting like an adult tonight. ecstatic Feb 2023 #7
Tonight showed the country that Speaker Weak and Stupid has no control over his party AZLD4Candidate Feb 2023 #8
He's their fucking kindergarten teacher, apparently. Volaris Feb 2023 #9

ificandream

(9,373 posts)
3. The question is how would he punish them if they don't follow his order.
Tue Feb 7, 2023, 09:46 PM
Feb 2023

Given the childishness of the aforementioned Boebert and Greene, maybe a spanking would be required of any members who misbehave.

ecstatic

(32,705 posts)
7. Yeah... I have to admit, he's acting like an adult tonight.
Tue Feb 7, 2023, 10:32 PM
Feb 2023

He will be crucified by rw media tomorrow.

But Biden is making it really tough for the rethugs to not clap. Who would disagree with American made materials in federal construction projects? Or lowering medicine prices?

AZLD4Candidate

(5,691 posts)
8. Tonight showed the country that Speaker Weak and Stupid has no control over his party
Wed Feb 8, 2023, 01:54 AM
Feb 2023

Speaker Weak and Stupid is just a figurehead.

Volaris

(10,271 posts)
9. He's their fucking kindergarten teacher, apparently.
Wed Feb 8, 2023, 02:27 AM
Feb 2023

What a ludicrous meeting to have to have with supposed adults.

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