The Dispatch Podcast Rep. Buck: No Moral Fortitude in Speaker’s Race
Oct 11, 2023
Rep. Ken Buck joins Steve and Declan to talk about House politics, GOP reluctance to acknowledge who won the 2020 election, and whether an honest speaker can yet be found. They discuss Kevin McCarthy's broken promises, the need for reforms and accountability in Congress, and the influence of Donald Trump's endorsement in the speaker's race.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reluctance to Answer the Election Question
02:33 • 7min
The Reasons Behind Removing Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
09:32 • 11min
Reforms and Accountability in Congress: Grassroots or Constitutional Convention?
20:03 • 3min
Discussion on Donald Trump's Endorsement and Jim Jordan's Loss in the Speaker's Race
22:41 • 2min