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That 25 House Republicans voted against Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) in his third bid for Speaker may seem like more evidence that the House is incapable of governing. But it also represents a silver lining, writes former federal prosecutor Dennis Aftergut. |
It's proof, says Aftergut, that there are at least 25 Republicans who refuse to be "intimidated by Donald Trump, Fox News's Sean Hannity or uber-MAGA media personality Steve Bannon." Trump and his lieutenants backed Jordan and tried to pressure and intimidate the 25 to do the same. These sorts of tactics had always worked in the past, but not this time. In fact, Aftergut writes, "Trumpist attempts to use politically murderous tactics had an effect opposite the one intended." Perhaps such resistance will become a habit, Aftergut writes, hopefully. In the meantime, chaos will continue to dominate the House GOP, so "look for the House to continue headless in the short term, and for Congress to remain unable to attend to the needs of Americans or to a world in crisis." But the courage of those 25 Republicans offers "a faint glimmer of hope that some ground has been prepared for the growth of a party again ready to govern." "Only time will tell whether this is a turning point, or a singular break from the GOP's fealty to Trumpism," Aftergut concludes. "But it's at least a start." Read the op-ed at TheHill.com. |
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By Keith Naughton, political strategist |
Intimidation, backstabbing and flouting the will of the majority are all tactics that Donald Trump has used expertly to dominate the Republican Party. Wannabe House Speaker Jim Jordan has tried the same game plan, only to find out that he's no Trump. |
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By Joseph Bosco, former China country director for the secretary of Defense |
Several commentators have noted that the horrific recent events have created a moment of "moral clarity." It should also be seen as a time of strategic clarity. Ukraine must be whole, free and independent of Russian pressure and interference. Israel and the Palestinian people must be free of Hamas and the corrosive influence of Iran, living side by side as separate, peaceful and independent states. Taiwan must be secure from the threats of Communist China — either Beijing must unequivocally renounce the use of force or Washington must unambiguously state it will defend Taiwan. |
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By Mark Green, U.S. representative (R-Tenn.) |
Being a leader means being able to discern right from wrong despite the noise around you. Despite what we are hearing from some antisemitic radicals on the streets, on college campuses, in the media, and even echoing in House office buildings we know the truth: Israel has a right to defend itself. |
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By Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science at Amherst College |
Right from the start, Jordan's campaign to become Speaker of the House was shadowed by a deep irony. Throughout his career in the lower chamber, Jordan's most consistent commitment has been to do everything in his power to oppose the House leadership. |
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