• @shalafi
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    303 months ago

    Huh. So that’s how Congress is leaking now. Suits me. Been waiting for years to see the evidence.

    And BTW, now that the spoiled frat boy quit, who the hell is my Congressman?!

    • @grue
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      And BTW, now that the spoiled frat boy quit, who the hell is my Congressman?!

      Could be you. Run for office.

      • @ChronosTriggerWarning
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        I second this!

        I’M fucking considering at this point. The R’s last few attempts where i live were the fucking weatherman and someone who’s lived out of state since the 70’s.

        What’s the worst that could happen, we win…?

    • @[email protected]
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      33 months ago

      And BTW, now that the spoiled frat boy quit, who the hell is my Congressman?!

      vacant house seats are filled by special election unless there’s not enough time to administer one before the next regular election.

      • @shalafi
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        Huh. Haven’t heard a word. But hell, I’ll take anyone over Gaetz. I keep wanting to ask his supporters, “What exactly has he done for us? Other than make himself the laughing stock of Congress?”

        He did have something great he was pushing for a minute. Something to do with childcare or maternity leave? Can’t remember, but it was something the whole nation really needs. Got real quiet on it, real fast.

        One smart thing he did was STFU before the original court case, which never got off the ground for lack of witnesses, and the before the House investigation. Gosh, the poor man just didn’t have time between scandals to represent us! (Jesus. I just realized that’s what his voters would actually say.)

        In other Gaetz news, I snatch about a dozen yard signs after the election. Pro tip: Bend the wire legs into a U, hang on a rope between trees, receive perfect targets!

        • @[email protected]
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          33 months ago

          You might be thinking of the bill he cosponsored with AOC, about banning members of Congress from trading stocks.

      • @meco03211
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        13 months ago

        Except the next election already happened. He won. Won’t he be able to just take his spot in the house in January (if the AG shit doesn’t pan out)?

        • @bitchkat
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          13 months ago

          He resigned from Congress.

          • @meco03211
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            13 months ago

            Yes. His current term would have ran until January. But he also ran for reelection and won. Did he say he wouldn’t take his seat for the 2025-26 session when he resigned?

            • @bitchkat
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              13 months ago

              It might depend on that ethics report and how much he wants to keep it private.

    • @dezmd
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      33 months ago

      NPR mentioned the interim appointment options from DeSantis today.

      It includes Laura Trump on a shortlist.