{"id":2056050,"date":"2023-10-04T21:44:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T01:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetz-is-low-on-friends-in-florida-im-not-one-of-them\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T21:45:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T01:45:32","slug":"matt-gaetz-is-low-on-friends-in-florida-im-not-one-of-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetz-is-low-on-friends-in-florida-im-not-one-of-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Gaetz lacks support in Florida: &#8216;I&#8217;m not with him.&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmatt-gaetz-is-low-on-friends-in-florida-im-not-one-of-them%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2056050&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Matt Gaetz Causes Upheaval in Florida&#8217;s Congressional Delegation<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Matt \u200cGaetz \u200d(R-FL) has found himself isolated within Florida&#8217;s congressional delegation after his \u200cbold move resulted in the surprising \u2063removal of former \u200cHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)\u200d on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p>According to Politico, members of\u2064 the \u2064delegation expressed \u2062their frustration with Gaetz, labeling him as\u200b &#8220;selfish&#8221; and divisive during a critical time for the Republican Party. Notably, \u200bno other Florida\u200d Republican voted to remove McCarthy.<\/p>\n<h3>Gaetz&#8217;s Lack of Allies<\/h3>\n<p>Rep. \u2064Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) stated, &#8220;Gaetz has very few friends in the conference. Gaetz maybe has \u200ca\u200d couple of\u2064 friends in\u2064 the delegation. But I&#8217;m not one of\u200d them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gaetz successfully \u200dousted McCarthy as \u2063speaker\u200d by\u200b filing a motion for McCarthy to &#8220;vacate the chair,&#8221; which triggered a vote requiring support from over \u2064half of the lower chamber.\u2064 Gaetz secured the necessary votes by aligning with Democrats\u200d and \u2064seven other Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>Gimenez\u2062 criticized Gaetz, saying, \u2062&#8221;He&#8217;s about clicks. \u200cHe&#8217;s about how many cameras he can get shoved in his face, and he&#8217;s a \u2064historical figure because he caused for the first time in history and all that. I think he gets\u2063 off on that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Others \u2064expressed concern \u2063over the timing of McCarthy&#8217;s removal, which occurred shortly after he secured a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetz-is-low-on-friends-in-florida-im-not-one-of-them\/\" title=\"Matt Gaetz lacks support in Florida: 'I'm not with him.'\">bipartisan \u2062continuing resolution<\/a> to avert a \u200cgovernment shutdown. The\u2063 resolution included funding for\u2062 disaster relief \u200bbut lacked funding for Ukraine&#8217;s conflict with Russia.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) lamented, \u2062&#8221;At the end of the day, we&#8217;re not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spending-showdown-looms-as-key-senate-panel-prepares-funding-bills-this-week\/\" title=\"Senate panel readies funding bills, spending showdown imminent.\">passing appropriations bills<\/a>. We&#8217;re not dealing with the border. We&#8217;re not dealing with inflation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) criticized the situation, calling it &#8220;horses***&#8221; that members had to return\u200c to their home states for the rest of the\u200b week and ahead of the Columbus Day recess. The \u200dHouse will reconvene on Tuesday to vote and debate on the next speaker.<\/p>\n<p>While McCarthy \u2062announced he will not run for speaker again, House Judiciary Chairman \u2064Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) \u2063have already declared their campaigns for the speaker&#8217;s gavel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The\u2064 Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the repercussions of Gaetz&#8217;s\u200d actions within the Republican Party and its efforts\u200b to regain control of the House in the upcoming\u200b midterm elections?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Florida delegation were taken aback by Gaetz&#8217;s actions and disappointed\u200b in his decision to undermine \u200dMcCarthy&#8217;s leadership. Gaetz&#8217;s bold move has created a rift within the \u200bdelegation and sparked a heated debate among lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>Gaetz&#8217;s controversial decision to support Rep. Jim Jordan\u2062 (R-OH) for speaker instead of McCarthy\u200d has sent shockwaves through Florida&#8217;s congressional delegation. Jordan, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-public-university-uva-spent-nearly-541-per-minute-for-ibram-kendi-racial-equity-lecture\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Public University UVA Spent Nearly 1 Per Minute For Ibram Kendi \u2018Racial Equity\u2019 Lecture\">prominent conservative figure<\/a> and staunch\u2062 ally of former President Donald Trump, is seen\u200c by many as a divisive and polarizing figure. Gaetz&#8217;s endorsement of Jordan has raised questions about his judgment and ability to work collaboratively within the delegation.<\/p>\n<p>The fallout from \u2062Gaetz&#8217;s actions has been swift\u200b and severe. Several members\u200d of the delegation have publicly condemned Gaetz for his \u2064decision, with one member\u2063 even calling him &#8220;reckless&#8221; and\u200c &#8220;self-serving.&#8221;\u2062 The division within the delegation is palpable, as some members have chosen \u2063to distance themselves from Gaetz, while others have expressed disappointment and frustration.<\/p>\n<p>The repercussions of Gaetz&#8217;s actions extend beyond the delegation itself. McCarthy&#8217;s sudden\u2062 removal as House Speaker has left many Republicans shocked and searching for answers. \u200dGaetz&#8217;s support for Jordan has further exposed \u200bthe party&#8217;s internal divisions and raised questions about the GOP&#8217;s direction moving forward. Some fear that Gaetz&#8217;s decision could undermine the\u200d party&#8217;s efforts to present a united\u200c front and regain control of the House in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/johnson-not-seeking-3rd-term-in-2022-is-probably-my-preference\/\" title=\"Johnson: Not seeking 3rd term in 2022 is probably my preference\">upcoming midterm elections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that Gaetz&#8217;s move \u2064was\u200d politically motivated and driven by personal ambition. They claim that Gaetz&#8217;s decision to back \u200bJordan was not based on principle or the best interests of the party, but rather an attempt to bolster \u2063his own standing and gain favor with the far-right faction of the Republican\u200d Party. Gaetz, who has been a vocal supporter of Trump\u200d and his policies, may be positioning himself for a\u200d future leadership role within the party.<\/p>\n<p>Gaetz has defended his decision, arguing that Jordan is the best candidate to lead the Republican Party and push forward its conservative agenda. He has dismissed the criticism from his fellow delegation\u200b members, stating that he \u2063is unafraid to stand up\u200b for \u2062what he believes in.<\/p>\n<p>The fallout from Gaetz&#8217;s actions has undoubtedly caused upheaval within Florida&#8217;s congressional delegation. The division \u200cand tension among lawmakers highlight the challenges of maintaining\u200c party unity and functioning effectively. The future of the delegation, and its ability to work together in a productive \u2063manner, remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>As Florida&#8217;s congressional delegation grapples \u2064with the aftermath of Gaetz&#8217;s bold\u2062 move, it is clear that the fallout will have \u2062broader\u2064 implications for the Republican Party as a whole. The internal divisions and conflicting priorities within the party threaten to hinder its ability\u200b to present a unified front and effectively govern. Gaetz&#8217;s decision \u2063to support Jordan over McCarthy has exposed these divisions and reignited the debate about the party&#8217;s future direction.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it will be crucial for Florida&#8217;s congressional delegation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> and rebuild trust among its members. The delegation&#8217;s ability\u200d to work together effectively is essential \u200cfor representing the interests of their constituents and advancing the state&#8217;s agenda in Washington. Only time \u2063will tell if the wounds caused by Gaetz&#8217;s actions can be healed and\u200c if the delegation can move forward united once again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) lost support from Florida&#8217;s congressional delegation after his vote led to the surprising removal of ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). 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