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Oct 6, 2023Liked by Steven Hill

I would expect proportional representation to result in even higher numbers of the Demolitionist Caucus. 35% of Republican primary voters nationally is a good chunk of the House. However if the different factions could separate their branding more (even of not into new parties), it might be easier for the rest of the Republicans to stomach alternative coalitions leaving out the insurrectionists.

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How extreme is Matt Gaetz? Off the top of my head, he lead a doomed amendment to ban the United States export cluster bombs. He seeks independent oversight for Pentagon and Ukraine spending. He wants a single subject rule for bills in the House — instead of legislation that is so long, it's virtually impossible to read. Deficit spending is fine, however, Gaetz rightly is concerned with the current high levels of debt the federal government has amassed. I do not believe these are extreme policy proposals.

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