Posted on 01/18/2023 5:56:45 AM PST by cotton1706
But is he mad enough to quit Congress over losing the gavel? Did U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan curse out Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the House floor?
A new report in Puck documents an angry exchange between the Longboat Key Republican after the GOP Steering Committee denied him the chairmanship of the House Ways and Means Committee. The gavel instead went to U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, a Missouri Republican fifth in line in terms of seniority.
“You f**ked me. I know it was you, you whipped against me,” Buchanan reportedly told the California Republican.
Sources close to Buchanan would not confirm the phrasing but acknowledged words were shared between the men.
“Vern simply expressed his disappointment to Speaker McCarthy,” said Max Goodman, Buchanan’s political adviser.
The Puck report suggested the interaction between Buchanan and McCarthy became so heated security had to step in between the men, something McCarthy’s office denied.
The same sources who offered a more colorful verbatim account to Puck suggested angst has grown around what Buchanan may do next. Many wondered if the episode and McCarthy’s betrayal will prompt Buchanan to leave Congress early. That’s something that could deliver a blow to McCarthy as he leads a slim 222-seat Republican majority in the House.
(Excerpt) Read more at floridapolitics.com ...
Conservative Review Liberty score:
Vern Buchanan (FL): 57%
Jason Smith (MO): 84%
“I know it was you.” That line was used by both Michael Corleone and Harry, the Duke of Hazard. Which one is Vern Buchanan?
Is Vern one of those ‘progressive’ Republicans?
All riled up about himself as opposed to the country.
Get to work Vern.
“It’s my turn!” is not a reason to promote someone.
Chairmen are big fish in little ponds.
Seems unprofessional
“Is Vern one of those ‘progressive’ Republicans?”
He’s well on his way if not there already, judging by his Liberty score.
If this is true his behavior shows he is unfit for leadership.
Vern WAS our DO NOTHING SWAMP CRITTER. we now have GREG STUEBE....yes!
Ways and Means is also the best place to add pork into bills since most spending starts there.
Vern has only himself to blame for his Liberty score and failure to land the job he wanted but evidently doesn’t deserve to have.
QUIT.....PLEASE!
I don’t know anything about the author, but this article will give you a good idea about what’$ at $take in chair appointments:
I’m equating RINO’s with ‘progressive’ Republicans...
Conservative Review Liberty score:
Vern Buchanan (FL): 57%
Jason Smith (MO): 84%
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
case closed
good job kmc.
hopefully indication of future?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.