‘You’re stupid’: Republicans melt down over last-ditch push before losing Congress

Summary

Republicans are turning on one another as they scramble to secure one final legislative victory following their devastating midterm election losses, with one GOP senator delivering a particularly blunt message to colleagues reluctant to press ahead. “If your conclusion is that we shouldn’t try reconciliation because it might be hard to get the votes, then congratulations, you’re stupid,” Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) declared. The fiery remarks come as Republicans struggle to agree on a third budget reconciliation bill before Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress in January…

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