Republicans to step on their own wankers constantly. If this party had balls to follow through on conservative principles, we'd have a much safer, secure, and prosperous nation.YouBet said:Charlie 31 said:A member of the U.S. House of Representatives can only be removed from their elected position by a 2/3 vote of the U.S. House of Representatives.aggiehawg said:Was wondering the same. Could the governor deem the seat abandoned after say, 60 or so days (excluding recesses) and call for a special election? Need a state law? Or amend the state constitution?Jack Squat 83 said:
What is Texas protocol for replacing Congresspeople?
This is obviously on her, but how did no one notice her absence? Although the ethical thing to do for someone/anyone on her staff would have been to start that process back in July, etc. I guess they wanted to stay on the payroll? If so they need to be publicly shamed to halt any further advancement in this field.
Ridiculous.
The U.S. Constitution requires an election to replace a vacancy in the U.S. House, as well as the U.S. Senate, although the governor of a state can appoint a temporary replacement to a vacant U.S. Senate seat until an election is held at the next regular election.
So Republicans yet again **** the bed. One of their own has disappeared and hasn't been voting and these dumb m'fers just don't care? Every vote counts.
What an absolutely worthless political party.
Kay Granger in a memory care facility.
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nortex97 said:
I wonder, but pretty much know the answer, whether her staff is still drawing a paycheck?
https://nypost.com/2024/12/22/us-news/missing-texas-rep-kay-granger-found-in-memory-care-unit-report/
As expected: "Granger and her staff will remain on taxpayers' payroll until Jan. 3."
There was a story making the rounds awhile back about the volume of Alzheimers meds being delivered to members of Congress and the furious efforts to conceal it.
Perhaps a rare area of political agreement might be age limits on politicians.
Perhaps a rare area of political agreement might be age limits on politicians.
Dementia can occur in your 60's which would be well under my thoughts on a suitable age limit. Perhaps an annual physical with a mental status check? But then you run into HIPAA restrictions, so that's likely a no-go.
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agent-maroon said:
Dementia can occur in your 60's which would be well under my thoughts on a suitable age limit. Perhaps an annual physical with a mental status check? But then you run into HIPAA restrictions, so that's likely a no-go.
I would align it to commercial air pilot age limits.
Interesting tweet here by Texas State rep:
No one should be mad at Rep. Kay Granger.
— Jonathan Stickland (@RepStickland) December 22, 2024
Six years ago (as an elected official who worked regularly with/around her) it was obvious she had serious memory issues.
She has had no idea what was going on for a while. Yet her friends, family, and staff lied to her.
They failed…
Yeah, but what is she going to be remembered for now? And yes, there is a certain irony to that statement. However, the family should have considered that before allowing this to go on for so long.45-70Ag said:Texas Rep. Kay Granger, 81, found in memory care unit after she vanished from Washington 6 months ago: report https://t.co/T5L4XVV3nV pic.twitter.com/9Pitgk0Xx0
— New York Post (@nypost) December 22, 2024
She's been around forever. In a pic with Trent Lott and Tom daschele. Didn't realize she's been in office that long.
Sounds like her family may be as selfishly evil as Dr Jill. Hope that's not true.
Term limits when? pic.twitter.com/Cj6sUydmeI
— The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole84) December 22, 2024
Those of you paying taxes in Harris County should enjoy this one too.
MIA: If you thought it was bad that Rep. Kay Granger's six month absence from Congress listen to this. Harris County Tax Assessor Ann Harris Bennett has shown up for work in four years. She's responsible for voter registration in the state's largest city.
— @amuse (@amuse) December 22, 2024
h/t @merissahansen17 pic.twitter.com/zwVHiPap7s
Logos Stick said:
I remember Feinstien at the end. She was toast. Her staffers were living large and running the joint.
Disgusting behavior by the elites.
Seems like an enterprising journalists might investigate the current financial status of former Feinstien staffers. They're probably loaded with ill gotten gains and high paying gigs thanks to favors they gave during her infirm.
Logos Stick said:
Interesting tweet here by Texas State rep:No one should be mad at Rep. Kay Granger.
— Jonathan Stickland (@RepStickland) December 22, 2024
Six years ago (as an elected official who worked regularly with/around her) it was obvious she had serious memory issues.
She has had no idea what was going on for a while. Yet her friends, family, and staff lied to her.
They failed…
While that's exactly what the opposing team has done with the sitting POTUS, it's inexcusable that anyone could do this. This case is no different. Disgusting
Who?mikejones! said:Term limits when? pic.twitter.com/Cj6sUydmeI
— The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole84) December 22, 2024
And Rep Eyepatch thinks we're out of line for pointing this out. Vote that ****er out
Conflicting stories from staff and family.
From her office. I somehow doubt she wrote this herself.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5053032-kay-granger-unforeseen-health-challenges-not-in-memory-care/
But then there's this from her son.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/22/politics/kay-granger-congresswoman-dementia-issues/index.html
From her office. I somehow doubt she wrote this herself.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5053032-kay-granger-unforeseen-health-challenges-not-in-memory-care/
Quote:
Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) says she's had "unforeseen health challenges," with her office denying that she's in memory care.
"I am deeply grateful for the outpouring of care and concern over the past several days," Granger said in an emailed statement to The Hill on Sunday.
"As many of my family, friends, and colleagues have known, I have been navigating some unforeseen health challenges over the past year," she added. "However, since early September, my health challenges have progressed, making frequent travel to Washington both difficult and unpredictable."
But then there's this from her son.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/22/politics/kay-granger-congresswoman-dementia-issues/index.html
Shame on them all for covering this up for so long.Quote:
Retiring Texas congresswoman and former House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger has been experiencing "dementia issues" in recent months and is living in an independent living facility, her son Brandon Granger told the Dallas Morning News on Sunday.
"It's been a hard year," he said, according to the Texas publication. Brandon Granger also told the outlet that his mother is living at Tradition Senior Living in Fort Worth, Texas, but that she is not in a memory care facility as some media outlets have reported.
100 percent agree with your last statement.
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Kay Granger in a memory care facility.
The only honest politician in D.C.