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A power vacuum in Washington and chaos in the Middle East
Oct 10, 2023
Recent events in Washington DC, including Kevin McCarthy's ousting as Speaker of the House, create a power vacuum. Tragedy unfolds in the Middle East with the Hamas attacks. Biden's U-turn on border wall sparks hypocrisy accusations. Robert Kennedy Jr. seeks presidency as an independent candidate, facing strong opposition.
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- The power vacuum in Washington resulting from Kevin McCarthy's ousting as Speaker of the House has paralyzed the House of Representatives and hindered its ability to offer support to Israel during the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.
- There is a shift in public opinion in the US regarding support for Israel, with growing skepticism among Democrat voters and a questioning of the traditionally unwavering support for Israeli policies, adding complexity to the political landscape and future bipartisan support.
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The Speaker of the House vacancy and its impact on American politics
The recent ousting of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House has left a void in Republican leadership. McCarthy, who was the first Speaker of the House to be ejected from the position, is now vying to reclaim the role. However, the lack of a speaker has paralyzed the House of Representatives, preventing it from passing resolutions or offering support to Israel during the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. The vacuum in leadership highlights the dysfunction in Washington politics and the need for a stable and effective Speaker of the House.
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