Politico: California Playbook

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GOMEZ VS. GREENE — Rep. Jimmy Gomez drafts resolution to oust Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress, by POLITICO’s Matthew Choi: The California Democrat announced on Wednesday that he planned to introduce a resolution to oust the conspiracy-theory-peddling Republican from Georgia after recent news reports revealed that Greene had previously called for violence against Democrats…

Punchbowl News: What should the leadership do about MTG?

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) plans to offer a motion to expel Greene, although whether it ever comes up for a vote is still unclear. “Her very presence in office represents a direct threat against elected officials and staff who serve our country, and it is with their safety in mind, as well as the security of our institutions and public servants across our country, that I call on my…

AP: GOP tested anew by Georgia congresswoman's Facebook activity

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Still, there’s greater pressure on political leaders to address extremism after a pro-Trump mob staged a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez announced Wednesday night that he was readying a resolution to expel Greene from Congress because of her past social media activity. In a statement to Axios, a spokesman for House Republican…

Talking Points Memo: Dem Rep. to Introduce Resolution to Expel GOPer Who Endorsed Violence Against Pelosi, Obama

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) announced on Wednesday night that he would be introducing a resolution to have Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) expelled from the House following revelations that the Republican had endorsed Facebook comments calling for violence against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and former President Barack Obama. Full Article

MSNBC: GOP's Greene's faces backlash over radical new revelations

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) yesterday called on Greene to resign or face expulsion. Similarly, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) announced plans to introduce a resolution to expel Greene from the House. As best as I can tell, no Republican members rallied to her defense, but House GOP leaders didn't rush to condemn Greene, either. Full Article

Washington Post: A reporter tried to ask Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene about her false claims. The journalist was threatened with arrest.

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WRCB and Aldis did not immediately respond to a request for comment late Wednesday. As Greene led the town hall in Dalton on Wednesday, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) announced he planned to introduce a resolution to remove the Georgia congresswoman from office. “Such advocacy for extremism and sedition not only demands her immediate expulsion from Congress, but it also…

Politico: McCarthy's big problems

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The backlash over her social media activity, where she endorsed violent, QAnon-tied conspiracy theories, is escalating. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) is introducing a resolution that pushes for Greene to be expelled from Congress over what he argued was her “advocacy for extremism and sedition,” a call that other Democrats have echoed if she doesn’t resign. Meanwhile,…

The Hill: TV crew threatened with arrest after asking Marjorie Taylor Greene question at town hall

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Aldis also said she attempted to ask the lawmaker about Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s (D-Calif.) announcement this week that he is introducing a resolution to expel Greene from Congress over her past comments. But a member of Greene’s staff reportedly approached the reporter and told her that she had to leave, and a Whitfield County sheriff’s deputy escorted the…

Washington Post: Hostility between congressional Republicans and Democrats reaches new lows amid growing fears of violence

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On the other side of the Capitol, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) is seeking to have Greene expelled and is asking every GOP lawmaker for their support. He plans to introduce his initiative as a privileged resolution next week, effectively ensuring it receives a vote on the floor. “I’ve been getting a lot of support from colleagues, even Republican colleagues who are saying some positive…

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