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Ocelot II

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8. She seems to loathe Mike Johnson, which could also be part of it.
Thu Oct 30, 2025, 01:40 PM
Oct 2025

Johnson is doing everything he can to prevent the release of the Epstein files. MTG wants them released, maybe on account of pressure from her constituency or maybe just to fuck with Johnson.

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Getting re-elected. Her district relies heavily on SNAP and other welfare. Ocelot II Oct 2025 #1
Is it that simple? sellitman Oct 2025 #3
Isn't she just one more term away for qualifying for a Congressional Pension? Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #31
It's more than that. She is also on the correct side of the Epstein issue. Irish_Dem Oct 2025 #5
+1 leftstreet Oct 2025 #7
Yes some sort of flight into sanity and decency. Weird. Irish_Dem Oct 2025 #14
She seems to loathe Mike Johnson, which could also be part of it. Ocelot II Oct 2025 #8
Yes it could be a chance to F over Johnson. Irish_Dem Oct 2025 #16
Yeah, I've noticed that as well. sellitman Oct 2025 #18
And against Trump on Gaza womanofthehills Oct 2025 #40
What about Fetterman...................... Lovie777 Oct 2025 #2
Fetterman has always been a piece of work. sellitman Oct 2025 #9
Fetterman has a severe case of Fox brain rot. Initech Oct 2025 #22
Yep, she's been a truly "mean girl" -- a terrible troll on occasions. nt allegorical oracle Oct 2025 #38
1.Consequences hitting home; 2. Consequences hitting her constituents and she faces reelection; 3. She disdains Mike J hlthe2b Oct 2025 #4
she wants to be a senator rampartd Oct 2025 #6
Actually, many Republicans want her to run as VP womanofthehills Oct 2025 #42
Are you saying Republicans are in DISARRAY? tblue37 Oct 2025 #54
7. Laura Loomer replaced her in tsf's entourage. rubbersole Oct 2025 #58
I do believe she has changed. Spell of the cult is broken. Blue Full Moon Oct 2025 #10
Her kids are being affected MiniMe Oct 2025 #11
I think this is a lot of it HappyH Oct 2025 #29
So as long as taxpayers subsidize her kids healthcare cost, she's fine... Omnipresent Oct 2025 #30
MTG VGuerra276 Oct 2025 #12
I'm not ready to warm up to her for even a second sellitman Oct 2025 #20
What's promising is many MAGA are turning against Trump's policies womanofthehills Oct 2025 #43
Exactly VGuerra276 Oct 2025 #64
She wants attention returned to her. It's been lacking the past three months and she's thirsty. Torchlight Oct 2025 #13
Opportunism EYESORE 9001 Oct 2025 #15
I could totally see her defecting and spilling the beans in the near future. Initech Oct 2025 #23
Retribution. She's been sidelined by MAGA Mike and the boys. Raven123 Oct 2025 #17
Disillusionment? In It to Win It Oct 2025 #19
100%... reality of Trump rejecting her JCMach1 Oct 2025 #32
Has she really changed priorities? nt Gore1FL Oct 2025 #21
Reality? thought crime Oct 2025 #24
A while back she was upset because she will have to pay more for her kids insurance. If ACA goes away. Srkdqltr Oct 2025 #25
She's just branching out the grift...get some $ from both sides...she epitomizes one of Trump's suckers and losers... wcmagumba Oct 2025 #26
She is listening to her constituency... kentuck Oct 2025 #27
She feels snubbed/betrayed because she didn't get Donnie's blessing for Senate. It's her revenge tour Jbraybarten Oct 2025 #28
Anti psychotic medication? SocialDemocrat61 Oct 2025 #33
Congresswoman Weathervane has wet her finger. HubertHeaver Oct 2025 #34
I'm having a hard time getting past, "attention whore". 1WorldHope Oct 2025 #35
Totally agree! brakester Oct 2025 #63
She's on the right side of a few issues, but I still don't trust her much...nt Wounded Bear Oct 2025 #36
I'm glad she speaks up for children in Gaza womanofthehills Oct 2025 #45
Everyone is missing the obvious FHRRK Oct 2025 #37
Also - Trump ran on America First & ending wars womanofthehills Oct 2025 #46
"Watch what they do, not what they say." - Rachel Maddow W_HAMILTON Oct 2025 #39
She introduced an amendment for no more missile defence for Israel womanofthehills Oct 2025 #47
Did the amendment pass? Did we stop 500 million funding for Israel's missile defense? W_HAMILTON Oct 2025 #57
Of course it didn't pass - it's called a message bill to force a recorded vote womanofthehills Oct 2025 #61
Her district replies on SNAP and ACA obamanut2012 Oct 2025 #41
Sounds like Trump will primary her even if she just wants to keep her seat womanofthehills Oct 2025 #49
At first it was the cost her kids would have to pay for health insurance. When anything affects them, they squawk. Vinca Oct 2025 #44
She also represents Georgia - high poverty rates womanofthehills Oct 2025 #62
Wasn't she suspected of MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2025 #48
I think she is still a wackadoodle, but a wackadoodle with a spine. nt EX500rider Oct 2025 #50
Maybe it isn't more complicated than she doesn't want to pay for no_hypocrisy Oct 2025 #51
The Epstein coverup is a bridge too far Ponietz Oct 2025 #52
She profits hugely by being in Congress and wants more jmbar2 Oct 2025 #53
Fear of having to run on the most despised agenda in recent memory. pat_k Oct 2025 #55
My sister said she and her friend are still suspicious about MTG BlueKota Oct 2025 #56
Shes waking up SSJVegeta Oct 2025 #59
I don't know what it is SomedayKindaLove Oct 2025 #60
Did she stop being a Gun Nut ? JI7 Oct 2025 #65
She understands National Socialism Strelnikov_ Oct 2025 #66
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