Republicans try to prank Dems after impeachment vote and cause a Capitol security incident
It’s only a matter of time before Donald Trump faces the humiliating and politically damaging reality of being impeached in the House of Representatives. As of today, the House has officially voted to proceed with its impeachment inquiry. Naysayers be damned, Speaker Pelosi has proven herself to be the perfect figure for the Trump era. At every turn, she has exhibited the steadfastness, courage, and political knowhow that this country so desperately needs if it is to survive the worst president in American history. Perhaps not surprisingly, Donald Trump’s party is taking it poorly.
Earlier today, the National Republican Congressional Committee decided it had a sense of humor outside supporting a clown for president. According to Fox’s Chad Pergram the NRCC sent “moving boxes” to Democratic officials they deem vulnerable going into the 2020 election. Rather than cowing before the cheap intimidation tactics though, the Dems allowed the USCP to remove them as “suspicious packages,” which of course they were. Pergram says the targeted Democrats have decided to fill the boxes with food for the needy, once again demonstrating the stark difference between the two parties.
NRCC sends “moving boxes” to vulnerable Dems who voted for impeachment resolution. USCP orders them removed, citing concerns of "suspicious pkgs" in the hallways. Dems are now using the boxes to fill with food for the needy during the holidays
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 31, 2019
It turns out that the GOP’s worries don’t end with embarrassment though. Politico’s Sarah Ferris reports that the Capitol Police are now investigating the packages. It’s as yet unclear how this little episode will play out, but it’s certainly a reminder that the GOP has little respect for the law and less respect for law enforcement. Trump will be impeached and everyone who has tied their name to him will be remembered as traitors to the Republic, regardless of what they do now.
This cheap little stunt is a complete waste of taxpayer dollars as well as a signal of increasing desperation from a party that realizes it’s up against the ropes. It’s childish and it will have no effect on things. Frankly, it’s pathetic.
I'm told that Capitol Police is investigating suspicious packages in House office buildings that were dropped off by the NRCC after the impeachment inquiry vote.
Among those who've received: Spanberger, Fletcher, Schrier, Lamb
— Sarah Ferris (@sarahnferris) October 31, 2019
Gottheimer too.
One office tells me that Cap Police opened the box, and found it empty. But officers are coming back for it as evidence.
Also it was not actually a moving box, just a Post Office box..
— Sarah Ferris (@sarahnferris) October 31, 2019
