Axios
Why it matters: Many progressives defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries‘ (D-N.Y.) request to avoid making themselves the story.
- Jeffries, in a dear colleague letter ahead of the speech, urged a “strong, determined and dignified Democratic presence in the chamber.”
- Trump’s speech was instead rocked by constant heckling. Democrats held up signs and other props, and Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was ejected.
- In meetings and discussions with leadership this week, Democrats who heckled, walked out in protest or were otherwise disruptive were given a talking to about their tactics, sources said.
“Many progressives defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries‘ (D-N.Y.) request to avoid making themselves the story”.
That’s why they call him Dollar Store Obama.
If that “talking to” didn’t include the bastinado or use of a scourge it was laughably inadequate.
They can talk all they want but it’s equivalent to making fire extinguishers available after the house burns down.
Too late.
Whud they say…
“Stop stepping on our collective dick!”
Seems like the best way to censure Al Green is to take him to the river and toss him in the water.
the leader of the black gong show continues to underwhelm
It’s always been difficult to control feral animals.
They created these people, now they will turn on you.
I truly believe if you honest elections half or more of these people would not be there.
I honestly believe we need to go farther than fair elections, IQ tests, citizenship tests, drug tests and mental evaluations should all be required.
What does Jeffries know about “dignified”? Has he ever displayed it himself?
where was the dindu that pulled the fire alarm?
The equivalent of a strongly worded letter.