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Perry says Democrats 'hate the military' and serve to get a credential to run for office
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/perry-says-democrats-hate-military-085550873.htmlDiscussing the government shutdown on a conservative podcast, Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry argued that Democrats "hate the military" and only serve in the armed forces to "get the credential" to run for public office.
Appearing on the Chris Stigall podcast, Perry said Democratic members of Congress face no pressure to resolve the shutdown because members of the military have been paid this month. Last week, President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to pay troops using funds allocated for research and development, a move that critics argued illegally usurped Congress' Constitutional power over the nation's spending and was not sustainable.
"One problem is the president and Russ Vought (Trump's director of the Office of Management and Budget) have done such a good job at making sure the bills get paid, like the people in uniform that serve our great nation, and so anyway the pressure's not on, and there wouldn't be any pressure on anyhow because they hate the military."
He continued, "That's only a credential that they get when they want to run for office. They join the military, they serve a little bit. They get the credential and then they run for office and wear the uniform and say, 'Look at me. I support America.' But let's face it, all their votes say they don't support America."
Appearing on the Chris Stigall podcast, Perry said Democratic members of Congress face no pressure to resolve the shutdown because members of the military have been paid this month. Last week, President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to pay troops using funds allocated for research and development, a move that critics argued illegally usurped Congress' Constitutional power over the nation's spending and was not sustainable.
"One problem is the president and Russ Vought (Trump's director of the Office of Management and Budget) have done such a good job at making sure the bills get paid, like the people in uniform that serve our great nation, and so anyway the pressure's not on, and there wouldn't be any pressure on anyhow because they hate the military."
He continued, "That's only a credential that they get when they want to run for office. They join the military, they serve a little bit. They get the credential and then they run for office and wear the uniform and say, 'Look at me. I support America.' But let's face it, all their votes say they don't support America."
What a scumbag. Even plenty of Republicans hate him.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/pennsylvania-republicans-campaign-oust-scott-perry
Pennsylvania Republicans reignite bid to unseat Maga congressman
Exclusive: Republicans Against Perry are relaunching their campaign to oust Trump ally Scott Perry in 2026
A group of Republicans in Pennsylvania are relaunching their efforts to unseat Congressman Scott Perry, the fervent Trump ally who represents the state’s 10th congressional district, according to plans first provided to the Guardian.
The “Republicans Against Perry” (Rap) group began in late 2023, backing the congressman’s Democratic opponent, Janelle Stelson, who ended up losing by less than two points in the 2024 election. Now, Rap is restarting their grassroots campaign on Thursday, which includes a slew of electronic billboards throughout the district.
With Republicans’ razor-thin margin in the House, the seat will be one to watch closely in the midterm elections. Politics PA called Perry’s seat the most vulnerable of the 2026 congressional races they are watching.
While Rap is backed by the WelcomePac, which focuses its support for Democratic candidates, the group is not throwing its weight behind any candidate challenging Perry just yet. “It’s premature to make a sort of final determination,” said Craig Snyder, a Pennsylvania-based Republican organizer who is running the campaign. “Our reason for being is to defeat Scott Perry, and if that does not happen in the primary, then we are very, very likely to support the Democratic nominee.”
Exclusive: Republicans Against Perry are relaunching their campaign to oust Trump ally Scott Perry in 2026
A group of Republicans in Pennsylvania are relaunching their efforts to unseat Congressman Scott Perry, the fervent Trump ally who represents the state’s 10th congressional district, according to plans first provided to the Guardian.
The “Republicans Against Perry” (Rap) group began in late 2023, backing the congressman’s Democratic opponent, Janelle Stelson, who ended up losing by less than two points in the 2024 election. Now, Rap is restarting their grassroots campaign on Thursday, which includes a slew of electronic billboards throughout the district.
With Republicans’ razor-thin margin in the House, the seat will be one to watch closely in the midterm elections. Politics PA called Perry’s seat the most vulnerable of the 2026 congressional races they are watching.
While Rap is backed by the WelcomePac, which focuses its support for Democratic candidates, the group is not throwing its weight behind any candidate challenging Perry just yet. “It’s premature to make a sort of final determination,” said Craig Snyder, a Pennsylvania-based Republican organizer who is running the campaign. “Our reason for being is to defeat Scott Perry, and if that does not happen in the primary, then we are very, very likely to support the Democratic nominee.”
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