In a surprise move, Rep. Ted Yoho
Theodore (Ted) Scott YohoHoyer asks Republican lawmaker to apologize to House of Representatives for addressing Ocasio-Cortez Ocasio-Cortez addressed by Republican lawmaker for comments: ‘That kind of confrontation has never happened to me’ Bipartisan lawmakers present a bill to further limit expansion of 2001 Authorization for the use of military force MORE (R-Fla.) He apologized Wednesday for the “abrupt manner” surrounding his irritable confrontation with the representative. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezHoyer asks the Republican lawmaker to apologize in the House of Representatives for addressing the Ocasio-Cortez NY group that hit Schumer for the lack of immigrant benefits in the relief measures. Ocasio-Cortez will present a bill that requires federal officials to identify themselves MORE (DN.Y.) on Capitol Hill earlier this week.
In a later turn, Ocasio-Cortez quickly rejected the gesture, saying Yoho’s heart was simply not in him.
The sudden advance and retreat marked the latest developments in a rapidly evolving saga featuring two of Capitol Hill’s most polarizing lawmakers: a conservative North Central Florida Freedom Caucus and a liberal firebrand representing parts of Queens and the Bronx.
The couple had clashed outside the Capitol building Monday morning over sharp differences of opinion about how best to fight crime. After walking away, Yoho had referred to Ocasio-Cortez using a profane and sexist insult.
Under pressure from House leaders in both parties, Yoho went to the chamber floor on Wednesday morning to apologize for his tone.
“I get up today to apologize for the abrupt form of the conversation I had with my colleague from New York,” Yoho said. “It is true that we do not agree with the policies and visions for the United States, but that does not mean that we should be disrespectful.”
Yoho emphasized that his harshest words were never directly expressed to Ocasio-Cortez. But he did not admit that he said them, referring only to “words attributed to me by the press.”
And after shifting the theme from civility to poverty, he made a point to argue that economic hardship is not an excuse for criminal activity, the issue at the root of his confrontation with Ocasio-Cortez on Monday, and that he did not I would apologize for your “Passion” in thinking that.
“I will commit to each of you to conduct me from a place of passion and understanding: that politics and political disagreements will be vigorously debated with the knowledge that we address the problems facing our nation with the betterment of the country in mind and people which we serve, ”he said.
“I cannot apologize for my passion or for loving my God, my family, and my country.”
Yoho’s comments received a warm reception from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
Steny Hamilton Hoyer House Democrats preparing a ‘comprehensive’ voting rights bill to honor Lewis’s Democratic leaders want the next coronavirus relief bill to close before July 31. Hoyer asks Republican lawmaker to apologize in the House of Representatives for addressing Ocasio-Cortez MORE (Md.), Democrat number 2 who had called the day before for Yoho to apologize on the floor. Hoyer said the message was “appropriate” and predicted that Ocasio-Cortez “also appreciates that apology.”
Soon afterward, however, Ocasio-Cortez declared a decidedly different verdict, noting that Yoho had not mentioned his name, while accusing him of “blaming others” for his own misconduct.
“I will not teach my nieces and young people to see that this is an apology and what they should learn to accept,” she tweeted.
“Yoho is rejecting responsibility.”
Monday’s confrontation was brief but heated. Yoho had approached Ocasio-Cortez on the steps during a vote and lashed out at him for proposing that poverty, unemployment and social neglect were fueling a recent surge in crime in New York City.
It was less of a conversation than a complaint: Yoho said he was “disgusting” and “out of his mind” for holding that opinion. Ocasio-Cortez replied, accusing him of being “rude”.
After the couple broke up, Yoho pronounced himself, “Damn bitch.”
Hoyer wasted little time apologizing to Yoho on Tuesday morning after hearing news of the encounter. And leader of the minority of the house Kevin McCarthy
Kevin Owen McCarthyHillicon Valley: Justice Department Charges Chinese Hackers Charged With Attacking COVID-19 Investigation | House votes to ban the use of TikTok on government devices McCarthy presents legislation to sanction foreign hackers attacking the COVID-19 Trump Jr investigation into Cheney: “We already have a Mitt Romney, we don’t need another” MORE (R-Calif.) He met Yoho later in the day to decide on a course, which led to Yoho’s apology on Wednesday.
“We believe that everyone should show respect for each other,” McCarthy said.
However, on Wednesday afternoon, several Democrats had joined Ocasio-Cortez accusing Yoho of feigned sincerity.
“Reps. Yoho’s actions were unprofessional, misogynistic and intimidating. This was not an apology and no one should accept him as one,” Rep. Jennifer Wexton
Jennifer Lynn Wexton House-approved defense bill would ban TikTok from government devices The Hill Campaign Report: Cook changes 20 House races to Democrats Cook changes 20 House districts to Democrats MORE (D-Va.) He tweeted. “My colleague must take responsibility for her actions, isn’t it.”
Rep. Karen bass
Karen Ruth Bass Africa is on the 2020 political agenda, now make her count as CBC President: Lewis was a ‘quiet figure’ but ‘rock solid’ Pence marks the death of John Lewis: ‘May his example inspire’ MORE (D-Calif.), Who heads the Congressional Black Caucus, delivered a similar message while appearing on “The View.”
“I know Yoho apologized today,” said Bass. “We don’t think that is enough. We are not done. “
.
