He’s attempting to be a go-between. A hobbit liaison.
I think. Can’t speak for the guy, but that’s what it seems.
He’s a refreshingly blunt speaker. Not given to pc syrup - if he’s saying “grow up”, it’s like you would say to a sibling.
Seriously I think everyone’s a bit too quick to find fault with McCotter. I believe he’s one of the good guys.
He and Boehner invite the scorn for the ridicule they espouse notwithstanding any commitment and affection you have for the congressmen.