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Posted 10/3/2023, 10:54:11 AM

Some in Greene's Georgia District Frustrated by Her Focus on DC Drama Over Local Issues

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

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Relevant topic timeline:

9/8/2023

Buck and Greene Clash Over Jan. 6 Defendants and Election Views

Rep. Ken Buck criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her attacks on him regarding his response to a letter about alleged poor jail conditions for Jan. 6 defendants, accusing her of caring more about social media than the Constitution.

9/14/2023

Greene Breaks with House Freedom Caucus, Criticizes Members Over Pentagon Funding Bill

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes the House Freedom Caucus, calling them the "burn-it-all-down caucus," after being ousted from the conservative group.

9/21/2023

Greene Flips Vote on Pentagon Bill Over Ukraine Aid, Causing Bill to Stall

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene changed her vote on the Pentagon appropriations bill, citing opposition to providing aid to Ukraine as the reason for her decision.

9/22/2023

Raskin Warns Shutdown Push by Gaetz, Greene Could End Careers

Conservative GOP Representatives Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene may face detrimental political consequences if their push for a government shutdown is successful, according to Rep. Jamie Raskin. Raskin believes that the shutdown plan is orchestrated by former President Trump and warns that participating in it could end their political careers.

9/29/2023

House Passes Defense Bill with Greene Amendment to Cut Austin's Salary to $1

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's amendment to reduce Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1 passed in the House, but is unlikely to pass in the Senate and is considered more political theater than pragmatism.

9/30/2023

Government Shutdown Looms as Democrats and GOP Hardliners Reject Short-Term Spending Bill

House Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Democrats for the imminent government shutdown occurring when funding expires on Saturday, as Republicans and Democrats struggle to reach an agreement on a new funding bill, risking furloughs for federal workers and potential backlash in Congress.

9/30/2023

Greene Softens Stance on Spending Bills, Helping Avoid Government Shutdown

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene believes that most Americans are not worried about a government shutdown because they have already experienced the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/16/2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Jan. 6 Riots Exposed Democrats, Will Destroy Them

The January 6 attack on the Capitol has exposed Democrats and will lead to their destruction, claims Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an ally of former President Donald Trump, in response to a documentary about the Capitol riot.

10/27/2023

House Members Seek to Censure Reps. Greene and Tlaib Over Inflammatory Rhetoric

Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seeks a House vote to censure U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her criticism of Israel, while Tlaib's Democratic colleague introduces a counter resolution to censure Greene for hate speech, anti-Semitic rhetoric, and conspiracy theories.

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Posted 10/3/2023, 10:54:11 AM

Some in Greene's Georgia District Frustrated by Her Focus on DC Drama Over Local Issues

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

ajc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/8/2023

Buck and Greene Clash Over Jan. 6 Defendants and Election Views

9/14/2023

Greene Breaks with House Freedom Caucus, Criticizes Members Over Pentagon Funding Bill

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes the House Freedom Caucus, calling them the "burn-it-all-down caucus," after being ousted from the conservative group.

9/21/2023

Greene Flips Vote on Pentagon Bill Over Ukraine Aid, Causing Bill to Stall

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene changed her vote on the Pentagon appropriations bill, citing opposition to providing aid to Ukraine as the reason for her decision.

9/22/2023

Raskin Warns Shutdown Push by Gaetz, Greene Could End Careers

9/29/2023

House Passes Defense Bill with Greene Amendment to Cut Austin's Salary to $1

9/30/2023

Government Shutdown Looms as Democrats and GOP Hardliners Reject Short-Term Spending Bill

9/30/2023

Greene Softens Stance on Spending Bills, Helping Avoid Government Shutdown

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene believes that most Americans are not worried about a government shutdown because they have already experienced the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/16/2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Jan. 6 Riots Exposed Democrats, Will Destroy Them

10/27/2023

House Members Seek to Censure Reps. Greene and Tlaib Over Inflammatory Rhetoric