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GOP Split Over Censure Push After Green’s Trump Speech Protest
politics2 days ago

GOP Split Over Censure Push After Green’s Trump Speech Protest

Republicans are divided on censuring Rep. Al Green for his State of the Union protest after he held a sign reading 'BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!' and was escorted out; Rep. Michael Rulli introduced a censure resolution, but House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned whether the punishment is appropriate or should become routine. The debate risks fueling a tit-for-tat cycle with Democrats, and some Republicans support raising the threshold to 60% to keep censures rare amid ongoing concerns about the punishment’s effectiveness and politics.

via Axios|
#al-green#censure#mike-johnson
Dems weigh rare censure against Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post
politics10 days ago

Dems weigh rare censure against Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post

Democrats are privately weighing a forced censure vote against Rep. Randy Fine for anti-Muslim remarks, with some Congressional Progressive Caucus members pushing the move if Speaker Johnson doesn’t act. Support within Democrats is mixed, leadership stance is unclear, and the earliest possible vote would be after the upcoming recess. Some see it as warranted accountability, while others worry it could backfire and boost Fine’s profile.

via Axios|
#anti-muslim-remarks#censure#democrats
Congressional Backlash Grows Over Rep. Fine's Anti-Muslim Post
politics-and-policy10 days ago

Congressional Backlash Grows Over Rep. Fine's Anti-Muslim Post

Rep. Randy Fine faces mounting calls for censure and resignation after posting that he would choose dogs over Muslims, prompting broad condemnation from Democrats and some Republicans and intensifying pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson to strip him of committee posts. Fine defended the remarks on Newsmax, shared dog memes, and drew further scrutiny for past anti-Muslim comments and hardline positions toward Muslims and Palestinians. The House debate over censure thresholds and consequences remains unresolved, while some Republicans offered limited backing and Democrats pressed for action.

via Axios|
#anti-muslim-remarks#censure#politics-and-policy
GOP Rep's Islamophobic Post Sparks Widespread Backlash
politics10 days ago

GOP Rep's Islamophobic Post Sparks Widespread Backlash

Florida Rep. Randy Fine sparked outrage with a post saying, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” in response to Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani. The remark drew swift condemnation from across the political spectrum—including AOC, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Jake Tapper, and Megyn Kelly—with calls for censure and stripping him of committee assignments, highlighting ongoing Islamophobic rhetoric in some GOP circles.

via HuffPost|
#backlash#censure#dogs
politics5 months ago

GOP Defections Lead to Failure of Ilhan Omar Censure Effort

Several Republicans joined Democrats in voting to block a GOP effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over her comments, highlighting ongoing partisan conflicts in Congress. The vote ended 214-213, with some Republicans supporting Omar, citing First Amendment rights, while others condemned her remarks. The episode reflects broader tensions and strategic political maneuvers within the House.

via Politico|
#censure#congress#gop