Some in Greene's Georgia District Frustrated by Her Focus on DC Drama Over Local Issues
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Some in Marjorie Taylor Greene's district frustrated she focuses on DC drama, not local issues like a $5M project she opposed.
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Greene at center of budget standoff, said she'd oppose any aid to Ukraine. Her supporters say she reflects distrust in Washington.
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Greene worked to help McCarthy become Speaker, but relationship strained over her opposition to budget deal.
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Gov. Brian Kemp said far-right Republicans lack strategy to control spending beyond shutdown threats.
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Greene likely safe in her deep red district, but shutdown politics could be liability if she seeks higher office.
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