Maxine Waters silenced and confronts Jim Jordan during speaker vote.
Maxine Waters Gets Shouted Down as She Makes a Scene and Attacks Jim Jordan During Speaker Vote
One of the more combative and outspoken members of the House of Representatives was vocally booed and shouted down in a contentious vote on Tuesday.
Lawmakers from across the country gathered in the House Chambers to attempt to elect a new speaker of the House in a floor vote.
Fiery Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio is squaring off with Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, and a C-SPAN video captured most of the drama of that first vote.
Most representatives voted along party lines, with the handful of Republicans refusing to endorse Jordan being the primary impediment to electing a new speaker.
Given that, it was little surprise that when it came time for Rep. Maxine Waters of California to cast her vote, she voiced her support for Jeffries.
But Waters, who has a penchant for speaking first and thinking later, couldn’t help herself and wasn’t able to just vote for Jeffries.
She had to try and take a completely unprovoked and unprompted shot at Jordan — a shot that was resoundingly jeered and shouted down.
You can watch the relevant clip below:
Maxine Waters gets jeered when she starts to cut a promo on “insurrectionist” Jim Jordan pic.twitter.com/F7jWs3TR31
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 17, 2023
While it’s difficult to discern exactly what was said in the video, you can clearly hear Waters mention the word “insurrectionist” while referring to Jordan before a cascade of boos crashed down on her.
According to Politico’s Olivia Beavers, Jordan’s response to Waters was little more than a smirk — before another Republican dropped the hammer with a biting insult.
Jordan laughs when Rep. Maxine Waters calls Jordan an “insurrectionist.”
One House R says loudly: “Huh? What did the communist say?”
— Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) October 17, 2023
Per Beavers, after Waters’ snide remark about Jordan, another House Republican jumped in and asked, “Huh? What did the communist say?”
Other reporters corroborated the touchy exchange.
Maxine Waters rises to vote for Jeffries, calling him a true patriot, and saying Jordan was an insurrectionist.
Groans from the Republicans side, with one member shouting “what did the communist say?”
— Casey J. Wooten (@Casey_J_Wooten) October 17, 2023
On a more macro level, while Waters may be getting in her verbal shots now, it appears unlikely that there is any viable path forward for Jeffries to somehow leapfrog Jordan in the GOP-controlled House.
To do so, not only would every single Democrat have to vote for Jeffries, but at least five Republicans would have to, as well.
As deeply fractured as the GOP currently seems, it seems unfathomable that any GOP representative would vote for a Democrat — a decision akin to career suicide.
As of early Tuesday afternoon, Jordan still does not have the 217 votes needed to secure the speakership, but he is slowly winning over the straggling Republicans who have not gotten behind the Ohio lawmaker yet.
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What is the impact of Waters’ history of making controversial statements on the level of respect and decorum in political discourse?
D have to break ranks and support him as well. Given the current political climate and the deep polarization between the two parties, this outcome seems highly improbable.
Furthermore, Waters’ attack on Jordan as an “insurrectionist” seems particularly baseless and inflammatory. The term “insurrectionist” is typically used to describe individuals who actively participated in or advocated for an insurrection or rebellion against the government. There is no evidence or justification to label Jordan as such.
Waters’ tendency to make provocative remarks without considering the consequences is not new. She has a history of making controversial statements, often targeting political opponents. While passion and conviction are important in politics, it is crucial for elected officials to maintain a level of respect and decorum when engaging in political discourse.
The incident captured on video highlights the deep divide and animosity that exists within the House of Representatives. It is disheartening to see elected officials resorting to personal attacks and name-calling instead of engaging in substantive debates and discussions on the important issues facing our country.
As representatives of the American people, members of Congress should be held to a higher standard of behavior and professionalism. It is imperative that they set an example for the rest of the nation and work towards fostering a more civil and respectful political environment.
In conclusion, Maxine Waters’ outburst and attack on Jim Jordan during the speaker vote only serves to further fuel the divisiveness and hostility that plagues our political system. It is important for politicians to prioritize constructive dialogue and mutual understanding in order to find common ground and effectively govern. It is my hope that in the future, elected officials will focus on the issues at hand rather than engaging in personal attacks and character assassinations.
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