Curious about George: House Republicans debate Santos' fate

[brooklynite]

Source: Politico

House Republicans know George Santos is a problem. They’re just not sure what to do about him yet.

The New York Republican landed on the Hill for his first term last week with a reputation marred by multiple public falsehoods about his past — behavior that conflicts with his party’s vocal campaign pledges to step up accountability and transparency, particularly among government officials.


The GOP conference is now deliberating over how to handle a member who’s been publicly ridiculed as a fraudster, including whether Santos should receive committee assignments. Some members are openly pushing to sideline him until internal investigations can dig through his campaign finances, and even basic biographical information.

“I don’t have any historical precedent about what’s appropriate here. And I do think that matters,” said Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus. “In my mind, I wouldn’t seat the guy until we have an investigation done. I think there are enough legitimate concerns out there about his behavior.”


Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/10/george-santos-house-republicans-00077249

[grumpyduck]

1. Ya think? nt

[rubbersole]

2. "concerns" should be "blatant facts"

[Thomas Hurt]

3. They need his vote near as I can tell and they have things to hold over his head.

I figure they will keep him around as long as they can, cover for him and he will be their pool boy for the duration.

[SouthernDem4ever]

9. If I was from NY District 3 I would be pushing for his removal

Sickening that he's in that offfice.

[Alexander Of Assyria]

4. Dusty is literally begging for the NY Democratic Party dossier on Santos!? The one given to

the media, also then ignored. Yes, that one.

In the mail sir, postage paid. Yw!

[SunSeeker]

5. They don't even know if his name is George. nt

[IronLionZion]

6. Curious George is the face of today's GOP

[Permanut]

7. I say nominate him for President.

[keithbvadu2]

8. He is certainly qualified to run as a republican.

[quakerboy]

13. Not unless we change the consitution so he can get a third term

I mean, he was so amazing during the first two, it was surprising he decided to take a break.

[LudwigPastorius]

10. I imagine the debate is going something like this:

"Let's see if any of our supporters care about his lies before we do anything."

"Yeah. If they don't, it means we can say absolutely anything and they'll lap that shit up."

[dalton99a]

14. McCarthy will protect him.