DCCC Targets NY House Republicans for Not Expelling Rep. George Santos

The DCCC released a video attacking 5 NY House Republicans for not expelling Rep. George Santos.
The video targets Reps. D'Esposito, Williams, Lawler, Molinaro, and LaLota for voting to refer Santos expulsion to Ethics Panel.
Santos faces criminal charges for financial crimes and lied about his background when running.
Some Republicans like Lawler previously called for Santos to resign before the expulsion vote.
GOP lawmakers say the DCCC video is a distraction from Democrats' failures on issues like inflation and the border.

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Posted 9/7/2023, 5:53:39 PM

DCCC Targets NY House Republicans for Not Expelling Rep. George Santos

The DCCC released a video attacking 5 NY House Republicans for not expelling Rep. George Santos.
The video targets Reps. D'Esposito, Williams, Lawler, Molinaro, and LaLota for voting to refer Santos expulsion to Ethics Panel.
Santos faces criminal charges for financial crimes and lied about his background when running.
Some Republicans like Lawler previously called for Santos to resign before the expulsion vote.
GOP lawmakers say the DCCC video is a distraction from Democrats' failures on issues like inflation and the border.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/16/2023

Feds indict fundraiser for Rep. George Santos for allegedly impersonating Speaker McCarthy aide

9/13/2023

Santos Denies Plea Deal Talks, Pushes Back on Calls to Resign in Ethics Probe

9/13/2023

CNN's Burnett Grills George Santos in Contentious Interview Over His Lies and Deflections

9/13/2023

Santos Misses Financial Disclosure Deadline Again Amid Questions Over Finances and Ethics

10/1/2023

AOC Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy for Attacking Bowman Over Accident While Protecting Santos' Lies

10/3/2023

Embattled Rep. George Santos Mocks House Speaker Drama Amid Calls to Resign Over Lies