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Rep. Tom Rice Latest Republican Censured By Party For Breaking With Trump
Posted on 2/6/21 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 2/6/21 at 1:54 pm
Rep. Tom Rice
youtube video Tom Rice
youtube video Tom Rice
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Of the 10 House Republicans who sided with Democrats on the impeachment vote, Rice was among the most surprising given that he had voted with the majority of House Republicans earlier in the month to object to Biden’s electors. He credited his impeachment vote to reports of Trump’s callous indifference to the plight of lawmakers during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, in which Trump supporters attempted to stop lawmakers from affirming now-President Joe Biden’s victory.
CRUCIAL QUOTE
"I have backed this President through thick and thin for four years. I campaigned for him and voted for him twice. But, this utter failure is inexcusable,” Rice said in a statement following his vote to impeach.
CHIEF CRITIC
Rice told the Charleston Post and Courier that the South Carolina GOP “has forgotten its own creed that says ‘I will cower before no man save my God,” accusing them of “cowering before Donald Trump.” Rice also defended his impeachment vote, calling Trump’s alleged incitement of the mob who stormed the Capitol a “clear violation of the constitution,” and declaring, “I don’t care if the President that does that is Republican or a Democrat, I’m voting for impeachment.”
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Posted on 2/6/21 at 1:55 pm to Xenos
Well....See ya
Posted on 2/6/21 at 1:56 pm to Xenos
Good
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:11 pm to Xenos
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For Breaking With Trump
Wrong. That's a lie.
It's not that he broke with Trump. It's that he, like the dems spouted a lie. That Trump caused it and called for it
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:19 pm to DaTruth7
Thanks for proving this point.
You all are more loyal to one man than you are to the principles of your party.
If Trump loved you as much as he claimed, then why did he not grant pardons to any of the "Patriots" who stormed the capital building on Jan. 6.
You're never going to get everything you want in politics or in life. At some point compromise is inevitable. And not one of these politicians would give Trump or anyone else the time of day if it didn't keep them in office. They care more about that position than you do about me or you. The moment Trump ever becomes unpopular or doesn't bring them what they want, they would turn on him just as quickly as Trump turn on his own staff
I remember when Barr, Pence, and everyone else in Trump's initial circle were treated as heroes. Funny how fickle the base has become since then. You won't even acknowledge that Trump doesn't even respect people he selected.
You all are more loyal to one man than you are to the principles of your party.
If Trump loved you as much as he claimed, then why did he not grant pardons to any of the "Patriots" who stormed the capital building on Jan. 6.
You're never going to get everything you want in politics or in life. At some point compromise is inevitable. And not one of these politicians would give Trump or anyone else the time of day if it didn't keep them in office. They care more about that position than you do about me or you. The moment Trump ever becomes unpopular or doesn't bring them what they want, they would turn on him just as quickly as Trump turn on his own staff
I remember when Barr, Pence, and everyone else in Trump's initial circle were treated as heroes. Funny how fickle the base has become since then. You won't even acknowledge that Trump doesn't even respect people he selected.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:19 pm to Xenos
There's already multiple people lining up to primary him. The Horry County School Board chairman just announced his candidacy and one of our local state representatives from Socastee (the favorite if he runs) is likely to soon announce. Rice is gone.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:28 pm to SCLibertarian
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There's already multiple people lining up to primary him. The Horry County School Board chairman just announced his candidacy and one of our local state representatives from Socastee (the favorite if he runs) is likely to soon announce. Rice is gone.
And there all lining up to be Yes-men.
Perhaps it's two different philosophies. Personally, I don't want a politician who caters to everything I want. Because it means they'll do anything to keep their position, not necessarily do what's best for their jurisdiction.
Ironically, that is what Democrats do. They stand up for whatever is popular for their base, not concerned that what they support is actually bad for their base in the long term. Yet you all wish to go down the right-wing equivalent.
You all realize the GOP lost all 3 branches of power at the federal level.
If nothing else, I respect Rice for standing up for what he believes in.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:28 pm to Jjdoc
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Wrong. That's a lie.
It's not that he broke with Trump. It's that he, like the dems spouted a lie. That Trump caused it and called for it
Beat me to it. I don’t care if a Congress critter differs with the president on something, but voting for a sham impeachment based on a lie is censure-worthy.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:34 pm to Xenos
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Personally, I don't want a politician who caters to everything I want. Because it means they'll do anything to keep their position, not necessarily do what's best for their jurisdiction.
70% of the voters in Horry County voted for President Trump. The overwhelming number of voters here not only supported the Capitol protests, they didn't think they went far enough. Rice can vote his conscience, and the voters here in SC's 7th district will vote theirs. The problem with Washington is that nobody fears their electorate. A good dose of fear is a good thing for politicians.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:39 pm to Xenos
quote:
Thanks for proving this point.
You all are more loyal to one man than you are to the principles of your party.
If Trump loved you as much as he claimed, then why did he not grant pardons to any of the "Patriots" who stormed the capital building on Jan. 6.
You're never going to get everything you want in politics or in life. At some point compromise is inevitable. And not one of these politicians would give Trump or anyone else the time of day if it didn't keep them in office. They care more about that position than you do about me or you. The moment Trump ever becomes unpopular or doesn't bring them what they want, they would turn on him just as quickly as Trump turn on his own staff
I remember when Barr, Pence, and everyone else in Trump's initial circle were treated as heroes. Funny how fickle the base has become since then. You won't even acknowledge that Trump doesn't even respect people he selected.
You are a fricking anti-Trump loon to the point of mental illness taking the time to dream this shite up on a Saturday afternoon.
He isn't president - why the frick do you care what other people think of him?
I will tell you why, because you are jealous that there is nobody remotely heroic among the dem scum you worship.
This post was edited on 2/6/21 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:42 pm to Xenos
Hey pal, tell me one thing trump did wrong that bush, obama, or biden haven't done? Now list the things he did wrong in his presidency?....then bite me
This post was edited on 2/6/21 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:43 pm to Xenos
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Thanks for proving this point.
We thank you for proving it is completely possible to still post with your head shoved so far up your arse. We didn't think it could be done, but now, we applaud you.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:44 pm to Xenos
Knowingly perpetuating a lie for the purposes of political gain, as this guy and many others like him are doing, when the fallout includes the further deepening of the divide amongst fellow citizens and instigating civil unrest, is itself inciting an insurrection.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:44 pm to Xenos
Shocker. Another alter doing alter things.
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Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:47 pm to Xenos
Simple, his DS handlers told him to vote against Trump this time after reminding him of the video they have of him doing illegal things to a kid.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:48 pm to Xenos
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You all are more loyal to one man than you are to the principles of your party.
I judge people as individuals. I like Trump more than I like the Republican party.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:52 pm to Xenos
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If nothing else, I respect Rice for standing up for what he believes in.
What I believe in is data. Trump objectively did more for our country and the citizens of our country than any other in recent memory.
If he failed in your "pardon" criteria, too fricking bad. It has nothing to do with "yes men". It has to do with being a patriot.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:54 pm to Xenos
Get out and stay out!!
Posted on 2/6/21 at 3:11 pm to SCLibertarian
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70% of the voters in Horry County voted for President Trump. The overwhelming number of voters here not only supported the Capitol protests, but they also didn't think they went far enough. Rice can vote his conscience, and the voters here in SC's 7th district will vote theirs. The problem with Washington is that nobody fears their electorate. A good dose of fear is a good thing for politicians.
If the protesters went further, it is very likely you would have plenty of more dead bodies than 5 (that isn't a threat, that just reality gave that it is federal property).
Most Americans do not see the Jan.6 incident as a joke, it is being taken very seriously with investigations still ongoing and while not everyone will get arrested, some already have. The only thing it really did was cement an already divided nation.
Also, why is it so hard to comprehend that you and/or your specific county may not represent the majority of Americans or at least have to reach a compromise in government. Instead of looking at counties, why not look at a total population of specific states to get an idea of political allegiance. 20 counties totaling 10,000 people are still fewer people than 1 million in 1 county. That's why anecdotes (even my own) need to be taken with speculation.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 3:13 pm to Xenos
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He credited his impeachment vote to reports of Trump’s callous indifference to the plight of lawmakers during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Holy shite what a pussy.
SC get him out of there.
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