It’s a maxim to recollect. The GOP will vote in opposition to the wants of their constituents if it means that it’ll additionally assist Joe Biden look efficient. Matt Gaetz and different Florida politicians (All Republicans) voted in opposition to a invoice that included FEMA support, 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 recuperate from Hurricane Ian after voting in opposition to a authorities funding measure final week that freed up $18.8 billion in federal catastrophe support. 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 way of mid-December and features a new spherical of funding for Ukraine, in addition to for catastrophe support.
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 People
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) October 2, 2022
No less than this specific invoice despatched $12 billion to Ukraine and freed up $18.8 in FEMA support for Florida.
Sure, the pro-Russian bent to that assertion is actual, as you observed. 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 consider it was a Russian navy operation to freeze Europe by way 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 will 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 toes.
Now, Gaetz and different Republicans get to behave as if the cash has been denied to Florida. As stated above, they may let their constituents endure if it provides them a possibility to make Biden the unhealthy man, seemingly responsible.
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