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A new report from Punchbowl News yesterday revealed vulnerable Republican Mike Garcia’s real reason for supporting the House GOP’s cheap impeachment stunt: it’s “just going to be therapeutic.” Behind closed doors, Garcia made clear he and his MAGA colleagues know it “won’t actually end up with any tangible changes” – but they’re willing to waste taxpayer’s time anyway.
According to Garcia, the illegitimate impeachments come as House Republicans are “also seeking that pound of flesh that the voters want.” Meanwhile, 7 in 10 voters in battleground districts like his own believe Republicans in Congress are prioritizing the wrong things.
As a reminder, Garcia – who remains under fire for allegations of potential insider trading – voted for another sham impeachment inquiry last month, once again caving to MAGA extremists and playing puppet to Donald Trump.
DCCC Spokesperson Dan Gottlieb:
“Working families in California have made it clear they aren’t interested in political games that do nothing but waste taxpayers’ time and dime. Instead of wasting public dollars on impeachment inquiries as a form of therapy, maybe Garcia should focus on answering for the real accusations he faces himself – and the needs of Californians.”
Punchbowl News: Mike Garcia says GOP impeachment efforts are ‘therapeutic’
Max Cohen | January 22, 2024
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Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.) said on a private campaign call this month that House Republican impeachment efforts are “just going to be therapeutic.”
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The comments, according to a video we obtained, show how House Republicans are realistic behind the scenes that their impeachment pushes won’t actually end up with any tangible changes. But Garcia maintained that the House GOP majority still needs “a pound of flesh.”
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“It needs to be a clear signal to our supporters that we do want accountability, but we also need to legislate in parallel,” Garcia said. “We’ve got to do all these things while we’re also seeking that pound of flesh that the voters want, frankly, and that this administration deserves.”
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Amid Republican infighting over spending policy and government funding, the GOP oversight efforts may be one of the few areas that can unite the House Republican Conference. […] the measures are seen as ways to appease conservative hardliners […].
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