Given the need for a two-thirds majority to expel any member of the House, Santos’ expulsion wouldn’t have passed an up-or-down vote anyway. Perhaps it’s because extreme MAGA Republicans need George Santos’ vote.”Whatever House Republicans’ motive, their successful tabling of a Santos expulsion effort puts five New York Republicans in purple House districts in a tight spot. AdvertisementAfter voting for the motion to send Santos’ expulsion to the House Ethics Committee, Lawler accused Democrats of playing politics. Regardless of these Republicans’ explanations, House Democrats see an opportunity to inflict damage on five of the Republicans they are hoping to unseat in 2024. (A second ad blitz is due to target House Republicans in 14 other states.)

Source: Huffington Post May 20, 2023 07:51 UTC