The Bulwark Podcast Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Marc Caputo: The Least Productive Congress
Apr 3, 2024
Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Marc Caputo discuss the 118th Congress's historical turmoil, including the removal of a speaker and sham impeachment hearings. They address the government's shutdowns, the home insurance crisis, abortion politics, and the uphill battle for Democrats in Florida. Tim Miller leads the conversation on these pressing political topics.
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Impeachment Gambit
- Rep. Moskowitz offered to impeach Joe Biden during a hearing to expose the lack of evidence.
- Chairman Comer's refusal to second the motion confirmed the impeachment effort's sham nature.
Public Impeachment Fatigue
- The American public grew tired of the impeachment hearings due to a lack of evidence against Joe Biden.
- The hearings were so disastrous they backfired on Republicans, revealing the effort as purely performative.
Dysfunctional Congress
- The 118th Congress is historically unproductive, focusing on political stunts instead of legislation.
- Democrats hold significant power due to the Republican Party's internal divisions.