Robert Garcia, set to become oversight chair, vows to take on president while Senator Ron Wyden signals ‘subpoenas’
Robert Garcia, the Democratic congressman set to become the next chair of the oversight committee of the House of Representatives, had two words for Republicans on Tuesday evening: “Lawyer up.”
Garcia issued his statement as a blue wave appeared to take hold across the country after voters cast their ballots in the US midterm elections. Democrats retook control of the US Senate, and are widely expected to do the same in the House.
Ron Wyden, the Democratic senator poised to lead the Senate finance committee, also flexed on his potential future authority. “Subpoenas,” Wyden wrote on X.
With the Senate and House back in Democrats’ control, Garcia, Wyden and other congressional leaders will be able to lead and steer investigations into the US president, his allies and agenda.
I’m not convinced Cory Booker would be a good majority leader. I also think Ossoff is probably too junior to be majority leader.
Makes sense, a lot of people are saying the same about Cory Booker.
And you’re right that Ossoff is still kinda green, but he seems to have a sort of charisma that a lot of politicians lack, and he certainly enjoys widespread support.
I’ve already heard him suggested as a potential presidential candidate, but I thought he seems a little young for that. Give him another term or two in the Senate first in my opinion, then he’ll be a powerhouse in 2036 or so.
Is there anyone you would suggest for SML?