Priorities.
In recent weeks and months, Leader McCarthy has stood by members of the Republican Conference who have shared social media promoting violence against House Democrats, promoted white nationalism, and been accused of sexual misconduct.
Nothing about this is normal.
Wanted to make sure you saw this rather Shakespearean op-ed from Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson in The Washington Post. Gerson takes aim at the House GOP’s attempts to draw Rep. Liz Cheney (WY-AL) as a scheming figure for the crime of…admitting Joe Biden won the election.
Have you seen this new poll?
As the American Rescue Plan moves through the Senate, we wanted to make sure you had seen the latest polling from Morning Consult showing that this legislative package remains extremely popular with the American people including Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
What They Are Saying: Republicans Support the American Rescue Plan
President Joe Biden’s American Rescue plan has strong, bipartisan support among Republican governors, mayors, and voters (and apparently it’s more popular among Republicans than Minority Leader Mitch McConnell). The widespread support for this critical bill underscores its importance, especially as state and local leaders manage budget shortfalls and face devastating cuts to services and jobs.
ICYMI: Why some state and local governments are desperate for more stimulus aid
It’s clear that states and local governments are in dire need of additional COVID-19 relief. State and local governments make up 13% of total employment in the U.S. – employing teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel, medical professionals – and declining revenues will force municipalities to significantly cut spending for years to come.