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The congressman with no record, Byron Donalds
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Posted on 07/02/2026 7:07:58 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET

Donalds was elected to Congress in 2020. A man who missed 161 congressional votes? A congressman with virtually no meaningful legislative footprint? A politician whose public image appears exponentially larger than his measurable achievements? Then there are growing controversies and scrutiny surrounding entities tied to his wife’s business and political ecosystem, issues that critics argue directly contradict the polished “law and order” image being sold to voters.

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KEYWORDS: byrondonalds; fino; florida; maureensteele; saveamericaact

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Wow! This guy was the 'alternative' to Kevin McCarthy as speaker after just 2 terms? He's leading in the polls and the primary is Aug. 18. Florida's too big to fail.
1 posted on 07/02/2026 7:07:58 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: DIRTYSECRET

He’s a reliable pub. I’d have no problem with him.


2 posted on 07/02/2026 7:09:09 AM PDT by Fido969
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To: Fido969

ESPN-think of the Rush Limbaugh’s comments on Donovan McNabb that got him fired. Too much truth to it and I’m afraid we’re going down that same road.


3 posted on 07/02/2026 7:12:22 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Is he not the best choice?

If he’s not, who is?


4 posted on 07/02/2026 7:15:04 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Saw his picture ,another Leech , LOL


5 posted on 07/02/2026 7:20:54 AM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: Fido969

AND Trump endorsed.....good enough for me.


6 posted on 07/02/2026 7:21:41 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: Brian Griffin

He’s Trump endorsed.

Endorsed of story.


7 posted on 07/02/2026 7:22:43 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

He’s a good talker with a loud voice. Being black makes him untouchable so keep him around.


8 posted on 07/02/2026 7:22:49 AM PDT by Wilderness Conservative (Death to the DEATH TO AMERICA, Democrats.)
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To: butlerweave

Oh so you you know his life’s story by a picture huh?

Way to do your homework dude. SMH


9 posted on 07/02/2026 7:23:55 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: DIRTYSECRET
Other R candidates per GROK:

Jay Collins (current Lieutenant Governor of Florida, former state senator, military veteran) — A serious contender with name recognition from his current role.

• Paul Renner (former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives) — Brings legislative experience and establishment support.

• James Fishback (investment firm founder, former DOGE advisor, conservative activist; running with Sean A. Lozano as potential lieutenant governor running mate) — Polling competitively in some recent surveys but faces an active lawsuit filed by Lt. Gov. Collins challenging his eligibility under Florida’s 7-year residency requirement for governor (citing prior D.C. voter registration and residency ties). Fishback denies the claims and describes himself as a fourth-generation Floridian. The case is pending in court as of early July 2026 and could affect his ballot status.

 Other Republicans who qualified include Jim Holcomb, Arthur Joseph McCaffrey, Daniel Nokovich, Rachel Rodriguez, James W. Shaw, Caneste Succe, and Bobby Williams (among others).

10 posted on 07/02/2026 7:24:00 AM PDT by HockeyPop
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> A man who missed 161 congressional votes? <

That’s bad.

> A congressman with virtually no meaningful legislative footprint? <

That could be good. Too often Congress members are judged by how many bills they sponsor. I would argue that we have enough laws as it is. More is not better.


11 posted on 07/02/2026 7:24:31 AM PDT by Leaning Right
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To: Fido969

Rubber stamp black guy that insulates us from charges of racism.


12 posted on 07/02/2026 7:24:37 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: Wilderness Conservative

He’s Trump endorsed.

End of story.


13 posted on 07/02/2026 7:24:42 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: nwrep

He’s Trump endorsed.

End of story.


14 posted on 07/02/2026 7:24:55 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

No record?

Well, supposedly he was busted for pot possession and dealing, but the charges were swept under the rug.


15 posted on 07/02/2026 7:26:28 AM PDT by Fresh Wind
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Preaching is one of the easiest jobs on earth. It’s just right behind a member of Kongress. The subject in question (McCarthy) has settled into the equilibrium of the least required jobs he has to perform. For Kongress, that means he’s retired at (whatever age he was elected).


16 posted on 07/02/2026 7:28:13 AM PDT by LouAvul (They're doing it again because you didn't hang them last time.)
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17 posted on 07/02/2026 7:29:28 AM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies the work of His hands." (Psalm 19:1))
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To: Fresh Wind
They weren't swept under the rug. Donalds was very public about it when he first got into politics. I think he went into a diversion program and turned his life around.

His media interviews are available on YouTube if you care about the truth.

I guess youthful indiscretions are only good for the Platners of the world?

-PJ

18 posted on 07/02/2026 7:35:41 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Donalds and Tim Scott are empty suits.

DEI initiatives of the RNC.


19 posted on 07/02/2026 7:38:29 AM PDT by BrexitBen
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To: Leaning Right

Yes. There is an excess of laws. Stupid people think the more laws you pass, the better representative you are.


20 posted on 07/02/2026 7:40:36 AM PDT by TTFX
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