Navigating the Omnibus Maze

This chapter explores the moral dilemmas lawmakers face when voting on omnibus bills that combine conflicting provisions. It highlights the struggles of representatives to balance constituent expectations with political survival, as well as the challenges of achieving bipartisan support. The discussion also touches on the complexities of legislative processes, party politics, and the implications of lobbying, ultimately questioning the effectiveness of Congress in serving the public's needs.

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Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman for Kentucky's 4th district. He is also a farmer and engineer with a Masters degree from MIT.

Rep. Thomas Massie joins Theo to talk about living off the grid as a member of congress, why both parties are to blame for the rising national debt, and how he developed a somewhat rocky relationship with President Trump…

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