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GQP Wants To Cut ⅔ of Infrastructure For Bipartisanship! Making America Dumb Again In case anyone was wondering what bipartisanship from the Coup Klux Klan looks like, aptly-named Sen.

GQP Wants To Cut ⅔ of Infrastructure For Bipartisanship!

Blunt (R-Possum Hollar) tells us: “I think there’s an easy win here for the White House if they would take that win, which is make this an infrastructure package, which is about 30 percent, even if you stretch the definition of infrastructure some, it’s about 30 percent of the $2.25 trillion we are talking about spending,” he said. “We’ll keep ⅓, what the hell do you people want? Lauren Boebert ridiculed for hiding her guns before Colorado shooting interview:  'What happened to the assault weapon shrine?' - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism.

Dan Crenshaw Trends On Twitter, And Not In A Good Way. Don't cross the streams, Dan Crenshaw!

Dan Crenshaw Trends On Twitter, And Not In A Good Way

The Congressman from the Houston area and alleged insider trader went on Fox and trashed the Biden administration on their border policy, which he described ON FOX NEWS as winking while claiming to discourage immigration. Crenshaw claimed that Biden winks mean he won't deport people who cross the border illegally. Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to attack Democrats for Boulder shooting blows up in her face - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Pro-QAnon Rep.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to attack Democrats for Boulder shooting blows up in her face - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Tuesday attacked gun safety laws as ineffective in the wake of the mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado that left 10 people dead. "Colorado has everything the left has asked for," Greene wrote on Twitter. "And it still didn't stop a thug like Ahmad Al-Issa from murdering Americans.

" ‘Here we go again’: Rand Paul goes down in flames after telling Fauci that his mask advice ‘is just theater’ - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. During a hearing on the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic this Thursday, Sen.

‘Here we go again’: Rand Paul goes down in flames after telling Fauci that his mask advice ‘is just theater’ - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism

Rand Paul (R-KY) questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci while citing studies he said show that the threat of being reinfected with the virus is relatively low. Paul said the studies show "significant optimism" that the virus is on the wane. "What specific studies do you cite to argue that the public should be wearing masks well into 2022? " Paul asked Fauci. Susan Collins throws herself a pity party — here's why she's really upset - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Sen.

Susan Collins throws herself a pity party — here's why she's really upset - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism

Susan Collins is clearly not happy with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and she hasn't been for a long while. In an interview this week with Politico, she called his recent criticisms of her "extraordinary" and said: "Why Chuck seems to be going out of his way to alienate the most bipartisan member of the Senate is a mystery to me. " She was focused on Schumer's recent comments during a CNN interview. Asked by Anderson Cooper whether Democrats should have tried harder to get Republican votes on the COVID relief bill, he said: "We made a big mistake in 2009 and '10.

Susan Collins was part of that mistake. WATCH: GOP lawmaker blurts out a bizarre remark before voting to kill Arizona’s mask mandate - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. This Wednesday, the Republican-controlled Arizona House voted to approve a measure that would allow businesses to choose whether or not they want to comply with the state's mask mandate.

WATCH: GOP lawmaker blurts out a bizarre remark before voting to kill Arizona’s mask mandate - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism

According to Republicans who support the measure, government mask mandates and other lockdown measures have hurt businesses and masks don't necessarily keep COVID-19 from spreading. When Republican Arizona State Representative Joanne Osborne stepped to the microphone to cast the deciding vote on whether the bill would move forward to the state Senate, she briefly paused and then declared, "I'm no communist. I vote aye. " Osborne tested positive for COVID-19 last year. Proud Boys leader throws pals under the bus for attacking Capitol during CNN interview - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. 'You can see Kevin McCarthy's soul leave his body': MSNBC laughs at awkward GOP exchange over 'loser' Trump - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. In an awkward exchange with reporters Wednesday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was asked about CPAC and former President Donald Trump.

'You can see Kevin McCarthy's soul leave his body': MSNBC laughs at awkward GOP exchange over 'loser' Trump - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism

Republican Whip Liz Cheney (R-WY) was asked the same question, giving her own answer that she doesn't believe the GOP should be the Trump party. It was a moment that prompted one MSNBC host to crack up laughing about it. "You can actually see Kevin McCarthy's soul leave his body at one point in this press conference," MSNBC's Chris Hayes joked. "He closes his eyes. It just floats out of him. Fauci unloads on Trump: 'He did things that were terrible' when I contradicted him - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Dr.

Fauci unloads on Trump: 'He did things that were terrible' when I contradicted him - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism

Anthony Fauci unloaded on former President Donald Trump in an interview with the UK newspaper The Telegraph. Throughout the interview, Fauci recounted how his former boss would routinely take bad advice on how to handle the novel coronavirus pandemic and would act out whenever anyone with expertise contradicted him. Media Informs Ted Cruz You Can Only Travel During A Crisis If You're A Democrat. CANCUN—Ted Cruz is really ignorant of how to be a politician.

Media Informs Ted Cruz You Can Only Travel During A Crisis If You're A Democrat

The guy traveled during a crisis in his state, and he isn't even a Democrat. What an idiot! The media informed Cruz of his faux pas as soon as he landed in the Yucatán Peninsula, shouting at him that he's not allowed to travel during a crisis, since he has an "R" next to his name. "You can only get away with traveling during a crisis if you specifically tell people to stay home and then don't stay home yourself! " screamed a CNN journalist on the scene as Cruz landed. Conservative pundit praises Ted Cruz's Cancun getaway: 'He’s not using up valuable resources of energy' - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism.

Conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza on Thursday praised Sen.

Conservative pundit praises Ted Cruz's Cancun getaway: 'He’s not using up valuable resources of energy' - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism

Ted Cruz (R-TX) for vacationing in Cancun while his constituents faced a winter storm with massive power outages. After photos of Cruz traveling to Cancun went viral on Wednesday, Fox News and other outlets confirmed the reports. D'Souza defended Cruz in a tweet. "What could @tedcruz do if he were here in Texas? Senate Republicans Just Showed They’re Not Going to Back Trump’s Impeachment. Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, speaks to members of the media while waiting for the Senate Subway inside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (Photographer: Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images) 43 traitors. Become a powerful force for change Forty-three Republican Senators betrayed their country Saturday by voting to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial for inciting a violent mob against many of them and their colleagues.

The majority of these senators were too afraid to vote for conviction due to potential backlash from Trump’s fanatical supporters, who have become a festering contaminant within the Republican party. On January 6, then-President Trump rallied thousands of his followers to march to the U.S. Capitol, where Congress was scheduled to count the electoral votes and certify Joe Biden as the 46th President. Trump Acquitted (Again), But Trump Hatred Continues, by Ron Paul. They’re scared to death Trump will run in 2024. From Ron Paul at ronpaulinstitute.org: Last week’s second impeachment trial of former President Trump should serve as a warning that something is very wrong in US politics. Watch Trump's defense attorney Michael van der Veen tear his mic off in TV interview. 95 Percent of House Republicans Just Voted to Protect Marjorie Taylor Greene. Representative Marjorie Taylor Green, a Republican from Georgia, wears a protective mask while walking through the Longworth House Office building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

(Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Rep. The GOP Rejects The Culture of Consequences - Morning Shots. Indulge me for a moment with a bit of ancient history from the Before Time. Actually, it’s just two years ago. In January 2019, House Republicans stripped Representative Steve King (R-Bigot) of his committee assignments, tossing him off the Judiciary and Agriculture Committees. Trump rioter who begged judge to let her go on Mexican vacation hit with five more criminal charges - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Trump Wants Liz Cheney Gone, but Will the House GOP Obey? Asa Hutchinson's Comments on Marjorie Taylor Greene on ABC News Show Republican Mainstream.

Trump's New Lawyer Has Bragged About Mob Experience. Hogan Gidley Pleads With 'Woke' Businesses To Hire Trump Loyalists For Their 'Depth Of Knowledge' Trump’s stranglehold on the GOP. Donald Trump meets Kevin McCarthy, Trump allies hit other Republicans. Our democracy is under threat… by too much democracy, say lawmakers calling for removal of ‘conspiracy theorist’ rep — RT Op-ed. Josh Hawley Told Us Who He Was. These Shoes Were Made For Eating. Josh Hawley expected a softball interview from a conservative radio host — but things didn't go as planned - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Fox News hypocrisy supercut. Nikki Haley Pleads For Trump: 'Give The Man A Break!' Capitol insurrectionist apologizes to AOC saying he was just ‘following the instructions of’ Trump - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism.

In Major Paper Editorial, Sen. Hawley Proclaims He’s Being Silenced! Tom Cotton’s Stolen Valor Busted! He Wasn’t An Army Ranger As Claimed. 'You're Saying We're All Liars': Rand Paul Has A Fit On ABC After He's Asked About Election 'Lies' Dr. Birx criticized for failing to speak out on Trump's 'parallel data': Her 'legacy is one of sycophancy and failure' - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Josh Hawley files ethics complaint at Dems for filing ethics complaint against him - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. 'Censored' Dr. Birx unloads on Trump: 'I saw the president presenting graphs that I never made' - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. QAnon congresswoman hasn't filed Biden impeachment articles because 'she thought it would be easier': report - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism.

Kevin McCarthy: Everybody 'has some responsibility’ for Capitol riot. The First Political Ads Of The Next Cycle Are Already Here ... And Republicans Aren't Happy. Hawley delays quick confirmation of Biden's DHS nominee. The GOP has a plan to 'whitewash' their enabling of Donald Trump's presidency: report - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Most House Republicans did what the rioters wanted. Susan Collins accidentally makes a revealing admission about her first thought during the Capitol siege - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. 'Embarrassment' Jonathan Turley gets ripped to shreds for complaining Trump impeachment coming too fast - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism.

Kevin McCarthy left McConnell 'twisting in the wind' after backtracking on pledge to admit Biden won: report - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Why do hypocritical officials violate their own COVID rules? Republicans slammed for 'stomach-churning' hypocrisy on deficits - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. After GOP repeatedly blocked vote on $2,000 checks, 41 Dems joined McConnell to advance $740 billion Pentagon bill - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism. Some Fries With Your Stupid? Grifters Gotta Grift, Ted Cruz Edition. Marco Rubio slammed after criticizing Anthony Fauci while cutting in line for vaccine.

House fails to unanimously approve $2,000 COVID-19 checks. WH Virus Coordinator Deborah Birx Retiring After Her Unfortunate Thanksgiving Episode. Physician, Heal Thyself. Michael Anton’s ‘Flight 93 Election’ Essay Defined Trump Era. Centrist Democrats talk leadership changes after negative election results. Lisa Murkowski Reverses Herself And Will Now Vote To Confirm Amy Coney Barrett. Dr. Birx considering resignation because she’s ‘distressed’ by Trump’s COVID response: CNN. Who's A Craven, Soulless, Hypocritical GOP Senate Sh*theel? ALL OF THEM, KATIE. They all knew: Video compilation shows what Republicans really think about Donald Trump. Susan Collins defends Brett Kavanaugh’s precedent-shattering anti-choice vote: ‘Gave no indication that he supports overturning Roe’

About that Peggy Noonan Column. Republicans literally try to drown out judiciary hearing on AG Barr by pounding the dais. Pence and wife mailed in their votes for June primary using mansion they haven't lived at in 4 years. Democrats Clarify That Black Lives Will Only Matter Until November. Supreme Court Rules on Sex Discrimination. “But Gorsuch” Hardest Hit. FL Gov. DeSantis bought a million doses of Trump's favorite drug and literally can't give it away. Republican Senators Suffer Sudden Onset of Hysterical Blindness. John Bolton’s cowardice has come back to bite him. 'Trapped' GOP lawmakers livin' on a prayer for November. GOP ‘cowardice’ hits new low after they refuse to condemn Trump’s smear of hospitalized protester: CNN’s Berman.

Lincoln Project throws Iowa GOP senator’s words back in her face in new campaign ad. GOP Sen. Jim Risch gives a master class on how Republicans built Trump into a monster. How Trump's willing Republican collaborators make excuses to justify their treachery. Republican Leaders Claim New Yorkers Will Greet U.S. Military As Liberators. Why Have No Republicans Turned on Trump? Democrats accused of double standard on Biden, Kavanaugh. GOP’s Kelly Loeffler says it’s ‘socialist’ to criticize her alleged COVID-19 insider trading. Ethics group calls for investigation of Georgia Republican after more stock sales revealed.

Hannity On The Defensive Threatens To 'Sue Everybody!' GOP’s Kelly Loeffler dumped retail stocks and scooped up shares in company that makes medical garments. GOP senators say they ‘don’t need to quarantine’ after lunch with Rand Paul: ‘We’ll be praying’ Eiron, The Goddess Of Irony, Strikes Again! Coronavirus: Kelly Loeffler, Richard Burr, More Sentators Dumped Stock Before COVID-19. Richard Burr Wondering When Profiting Off Mass Suffering Suddenly Became A Crime In This Country. At least 4 senators sold significant stock holdings shortly before the markets tanked. ‘Swamp crook’ Richard Burr torn to pieces over ‘weak as hell’ excuse for insider trading scandal. Secret Recording Exposes Senate Intelligence Chairman Knew The Severity Of COVID-19 Weeks Ago And Remained Silent. Louie Gohmert single-handedly holds up House coronavirus bill before it can be sent to Senate.

Romney to vote for subpoena seeking records on Hunter Biden’s Ukraine work. Republicans ‘went nuts’ on intelligence officials who told them Russia is ready to support Trump’s re-election: report. McConnell, McCarthy, and Graham condemned for ‘pathetic’ statement defending AG Barr as ‘man of highest integrity’ The Gospel According to Mad King Donald. ‘God wants you to convict Trump’: Marco Rubio’s latest Bible quote drowned in scorn. ‘You are a joke’: Marco Rubio goes down in flames with his latest excuse for Trump acquittal. Senate GOP ‘cowards’ who voted against witnesses show ‘moral failure’ of ‘quasi-authoritarian party’: conservative columnist. Republicans block witnesses then offer wild excuses. ‘Traitor Thom Tillis’ blasted by angry North Carolina voters who want to throw him out for impeachment vote.