Incoming House Oversight chair Robert Garcia tells targets to 'Lawyer up'
While everyone is whining that Jeffries is responding to what the most voters asked for, the guy who's in charge of accountability is saying this. Everyone has their role. Figure out what role people play before you whine.
Melanie41Can we call it advocating rather than whining? Tone from the top matters, and I don’t want to hear any notes of reconciliation from Dem leaders.
Jon Rademacher29Absolutely not. Jeffries is party leader. What he says matters and it's very common for the party leader to become speaker. We need someone strong who knows that consequences and repair are in order. Not some soggy toast windbag who is out of touch with the people who voted for his party.
Dianne from MA24I get that but his is the biggest voice. He has to let voters know they were heard and their needs will be addressed. He doesn’t have to say “retribution” but keep hammering home “accountability”. Most voters don’t know Garcia and what he’s tasked to do. They do know Jeffries.
Disgusted & Dismayed17Joe on MJ I believe said Garcia’s post was unfortunate and that’s not why Dems were elected. BS. Dems can Walk and Chew Gum. Accountability and Legislate is doable. Joe just likes the chaos so his job seems relevant.
JamesPredicts14Thanks, I don’t need a lecture on where to shine my anger. I am old enough to know politics in America. I also know that in his role, Jeffries has the power to move us forward or hold us back, and he’s not going to move us forward.
Scott Santens12Jeffries could easily communicate affordability AND accountability vs affordability OR revenge.
Spineless shit and also in conflict with new House Oversight Committee Chairman Garcia’s post which was “Lawyer Up.” Don’t assume that this is a done deal. It’s gonna be a fight inside the party. NYC DSA will be a factor too.
Shecky26I'm hoping the number of mouthy (complimentary) progressives who got in means we have a chance of booting Schumer and Jeffries and putting in someone who has a pair. Ovaries, testicles, tentacles, SOMETHING.
Prof Chris Jackson17Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory 🤦🏾♂️
Citizen.Coping10EVERYONE needs to call and write their reps to DETHRONE HIM and SCHUMER. Because they will be a bigger block than GOP to undermine accountability and systemic change. Both are in AIPAC pockets too. www.commoncause.org/find-your-re...
bsully00001.bsky.social10This isn't about "retribution." It's about justice. It's about saying that our government is not for sale. That the constitution isn't a suggestion. It's the bedrock of our democracy. So that no one in the future ever believes that they can get away with what this administration did.
Deborah McDowell6I simply cannot stand Jeffries. I hope he is challenged. It is plain as the ass on a goat that he is not up to the task of House Speaker.
KarenLucia4Two theories of the game: 1. Jeffries is trying to lull GOP jittery nerves until the swearing in, or 2. He's a tone deaf, ineffectual, worthless dweeb. Discuss.
guys you gotta read between the lines on this kinda stuff—House Oversight is literally posting "lawyer up" as an official committee statement trust the plan; patriots in control
Luis Villa2eh, both? He (and other mods) need to see and feel persistent pressure to make sure they stay on track.
Axels151The issue is how can we believe the house ogersign head when the actual speaker is suggesting the opposite? At best, it feels like Jeffries doesn't understand why so many won. At worst, it's an indication that he plans to stimy those investigations.
