House GOP infighting erupts over MTG's hurricane comments

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Source: Axios

7 hours ago


Even while they are scattered across the country campaigning for reelection in the final weeks before Nov. 5, House Republicans are still, somehow, at each others' throats.

Why it matters: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) repeated social media claims that humans can control the weather — in the midst of a series of deadly hurricanes — is too much for some of her colleagues to handle.

"Yes they can control the weather. It's ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can't be done," Greene said in a post on X last week just after Hurricane Helene battered the Southeast.

She continued to make similar comments as Hurricane Milton barreled its way through Florida.

What they're saying: Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.), who represents a Hurricane-prone district in South Florida, replied to one of Greene's posts writing, "NEW FLASH —> Humans cannot create or control hurricanes."

"Anyone who thinks they can, needs to have their head examined," he added – a biting direct rebuke of a fellow House Republican.

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.), whose district was in the path of Helene, sent out a press release entitled "Debunking Helene Response Myths" that —` while not mentioning Greene by name — stated: "Nobody can control the weather."

What we're hearing: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) told Axios in a statement that Greene's rhetoric "doesn't dignify a response — other than to say, of course no one can control the weather."

Said Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.): "I think enough has already been said. I ignore her."

"She thinks we have no impact on the climate but somehow control the weather," scoffed another House Republican.

The lawmaker told Axios that Greene's beliefs on the subject are "loony tunes" and said disgust with her recent comments is widespread among House Republicans.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/10/10/mtg-hurricane-milton-helene-house-republicans

[BOSSHOG]

1. Maybe republicans should "in dicked" her

Recalling her do a reading as an August member of congress.

Correct me if I’m Wrong Sugar Pie but only people from the planet Krypton can affect the weather. Bless your heart for trying. Trying what nobody knows.

[Intractable]

9. The people of Krypton destroyed their own planet doing such things.

Hence, we got Superman.

[Permanut]

2. So all of these clowns will be voting for Kamala Harris then?

[MLF1981]

3. Shh... They do it with Jewish Space Lasers.

Don't let the cat out of the bag, people!

[MLAA]

8. And the cat is from a miserable childless cat lady!

[Darwins_Retriever]

14. Of course you meant lunch bag

right?

[Marthe48]

4. Show us your strength

walk away from the abuse
walk away from the cult
walk away from the trump party

[Bayard]

5. Winner!

"She thinks we have no impact on the climate but somehow control the weather,"

[BOSSHOG]

10. Cmon Man give the girl a break

Don’t you know climate and weather have nothing to do with one another?

[dchill]

6. "Other than MTG, we're completely normal. And smart!"

[Paladin]

7. Hey, Marjorie Taylor Greene:

Prove it, b----.

[vapor2]

11. Republicans also need to call out the orange thing

for saying FEMA is diverting funds to immigrants. Shameless party

[Septua]

12. Their strategy book amounts to...

..a single page, with a single statement. Project, distract, distort, slander and lie.

That about cover it?

[mwb970]

13. Disgust with her recent comments is widespread among Americans as well.