I’m shocked, shocked that Republicans have been using social media to attack Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and his budget deal with Democrats! Apparently, Johnson took those critics to task in a closed door meeting today, according to Axios.
Mike Johnson urges fellow Republicans to leave him alone on social media
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called behind closed doors on Wednesday for his fellow Republicans to stop criticising him and his budget negotiations on social media, per two sources inside the room.
Why it matters: With just days to avert a partial government shutdown, conservatives are slamming Johnson's topline budget agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), alleging it does not go far enough to include GOP priorities and cut spending
Freedumb Caucus: “WHERE IS OUR PONY?!! YOU PROMISED US A PONY MIKE!!”
There are multiple levels of hypocrisy and delusion being broadcasted in this story.
- First, where have you been the last several years Mike? The leader of your party routinely uses social media to attack EVERYONE! Why should Donald Trump be the only Republican to verbally attack, intimidate, and threaten others using social media? In fact, most other Republicans are doing the same damn thing, so lump it buddy!
- Second, looks like the American Moses is having some difficulty parting the waters which will allow House Republicans to travel to the Republican Holy Land of tax cuts for the wealthy and budget cuts for all the rest. Johnson is now experiencing the same conditions that Kevin McCarthy faced when he gave power to Matt Gaetz and his ilk.
- Speaking of which, it sure looks like the same crew that fired McCarthy really, really, really wants a government shutdown.
So everything old is new again. Or just plain recycled.