It’s a maxim to recollect. The GOP will vote in opposition to the wants of their constituents if it means that it’s going to additionally assist Joe Biden look efficient. Matt Gaetz and different Florida politicians (All Republicans) voted in opposition to a invoice that included FEMA help, one which was a part of a seamless decision to maintain the federal government open and supply aid to Ukraine.
From The Hill:
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) says he desires Congress to approve further funds to assist his state get better from Hurricane Ian after voting in opposition to a authorities funding measure final week that freed up $18.8 billion in federal catastrophe help. Gaetz joined 15 different Florida lawmakers in voting in opposition to the persevering with decision, which permits the federal government to stay funded on the present spending ranges by means of mid-December and features a new spherical of funding for Ukraine, in addition to for catastrophe help.
And Gaetz tweeted:
Pricey Congress:
On behalf of my fellow Florida Man in grave want of help….
Simply ship us like half of what you despatched Ukraine.
Signed,
Your Fellow Individuals
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) October 2, 2022
Not less than this specific invoice despatched $12 billion to Ukraine and freed up $18.8 in FEMA help for Florida.
Sure, the pro-Russian bent to that assertion is actual, as you seen. It’s odd. When the Russians initially and outrageously invaded Ukraine, the MAGAs spoke out in outrage in opposition to it. Even Trump stated on the time that Putin had a superb plan to barter however ought to by no means have gone in. Now, MAGAs are saying that the U.S. authorities blew up the Nord Stream pipeline, whereas most consultants imagine it was a Russian army operation to freeze Europe by means of the winter. Regardless, not solely the MAGAs pro-Russian of their positions, however in addition they don’t need Biden to get any form of “win” by supporting Ukraine to victory.
Again to nationwide politics. It could appear to be – once more – just like the Florida Republicans’ vote is extra about denying Biden a “win” by avoiding a authorities shutdown, in addition to seen as efficient within the Florida operations to get communities again on their ft.
Now, Gaetz and different Republicans get to behave as if the cash has been denied to Florida. As stated above, they are going to let their constituents endure if it provides them a possibility to make Biden the dangerous man, seemingly guilty.
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