Former #NewYork Rep. George #Santos, who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, said he is withdrawing his bid for Congress in New York’s 1st District.
2 other NY Republicans have co-sponsored this bill to strip expelled-former Rep. #Santos of his floor privleges, document room access ... and parking at Capitol
Rep. Nick LaLota and Rep. Michael Lawler
Apr 14
1 month after expelled former Rep George Santos appeared on House floor for Pres. Biden's SOTU address, his former GOP colleague (Rep. D'Esposito) intros resolution to strip expelled Members of floor privileges, access to "House document room" & parking
When you’ve lost Kitara: George #Santos announced today that the Republican Party has become such an embarrassment to him with their fraud and deceit that he is leaving the party and will now run as an independent
And big name news outlets got beat to it by #Johnathan#Katz, a guy with a newsletter and a TikTok account
♦️Why didn’t the Associated Press, New York Times, Washington Post, or any other news organization have this story?
♦️Would any of them have eventually fact-checked that portion of her speech?
♦️Would they have all just let it slide?
It is a lot like what happened in 2022 as the story of then-Rep.-Elect #George#Santos (R-NY) began to unravel.
The Times reported on it, but missed it until after the election was over 💥and proceeded to get really irritated at the implication that the New York Times should do in-depth pre-election reporting on New York congressional races💥
Here is Katz's exposé on #TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katzonearth/video/7344090454985624862
“Former GOP Rep. George #Santos, who was expelled from the House last year and is facing federal charges, announced Thursday night that he’s running for Congress again — this time to challenge a Republican congressman in New York.”
"On Monday, CNN ran an article on the upcoming election in NY 3rd congressional district entitled, New York Democrats are worried about Tuesday’s special election. They have good reason to be.
The CNN article included the sub-headline 'Democrats on the brink, and Republicans on the rise,' and predicted that the election would serve as a litmus test for Democratic prospects in November."
"The attempt of a Republican minority to impose its will on the majority of Americans appears to be sparking a backlash. In today’s election in New York’s Third Congressional District to replace indicted serial liar George Santos, a loyal Trump Republican, voters chose Democrat Tom Suozzi by about 8 points."
#Republican's razor-thin majority in the #House just became even slimmer. CNN has projected that #Democrat Tom #Suozzi will win the special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District.
Suozzi was fighting Nassau County legislator Mazi #Pilip, who was running as a Republican, to win former #GOP Rep. George Santos’ seat. #Santos was expelled from the House in December over several ethics violations.
George #Santos was in New Hampshire last night at Trump’s party. But his conditions of release prohibit travel outside New York and DC without advanced notice to the prosecution and pretrial services. Did he tell them he was going to NH?
Fricking hell, but this #CH7 coverage of the #TDU is goddam awful. Lousy picture on an SD station, relentless promotions and long ad breaks. Hardly get to see any actual uninterrupted cycling. And #Santos can shove it, too.
Aborigines verlieren Rechtsstreit gegen #Ölkonzern
Der australische Gasriese #Santos darf mit der Verlegung einer umstrittenen #Unterwasserpipeline für ein milliardenschweres #Gasprojekt in der #Timorsee nördlich von #Darwin fortfahren.
Der Konzern gewann heute einen Rechtsstreit gegen eine Gruppe von #Aborigines von den in der Region gelegenen #Tiwi-Inseln, die gegen das Projekt geklagt hatten.
@doomscroller didn’t Labor say they were going to be more open in government? Well caving into Santos and hiding their lack of nerve is not inspiring. Not that the LNP are going to criticise them as they are doing what the donors want. Personally, they should have put this in the public arena and trashed it out and see what the majority wanted. #climatechange#fossilfuels#santos#carboncaptureandstorage
“Republicans Tap Israeli Military Veteran to Run for #Santos’s Seat
Party leaders believe Mazi Melesa Pilip has the potential to be a breakout star. But she has little political experience and her policy views are largely unknown.”
“Former Rep. George #Santos (R-N.Y.) said he’d be interested in returning to Congress, just two weeks after he was removed from office and wrote off Congress.
It’s a stark reversal from previous comments about his future.
Tomorrow: Justice Dept will seek to shift criminal trial of George #Santos from Sept 2024 to May 2024. Earlier on calendar.
There’s a status conference in the case tomorrow in Central Islip, New York
Justice Dept court filing in George Santos case:
“The parties are presently engaged in plea negotiations with the goal of resolving this matter without the need for a trial. The parties wish to continue those negotiations over the next 30 days…” #legal
George #Santos Isn’t Unique Because He’s #Corrupt. He’s Unique Because He’s So Bad at It.
Washington is full of dishonest and corrupt politicians. #Congressman George Santos, who managed to get himself expelled for his wild shenanigans, just flouted the norms of what polished DC #corruption is supposed to look like.
A special election to fill the #House seat vacated after Rep George Santos (R-#NY) was expelled from #Congress will be held on Feb. 13, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced on Tues.
Whoever wins the special election will serve the rest of Santos’s term, which ends in January 2025.