This year, the midterm elections did not generate the powerful red wave that many Republicans looked forward to. However, the races did lead to the GOP taking back control of the House of Representatives.
This comes thanks to the Republican Party overperforming in various districts across the nation, including in districts that were once a toss-up or favorable towards Democrats.
Because the incoming Congress will involve a GOP House majority, Republicans are going to have a lot more say-so in the lawmaking process than they had when Democrats controlled the House and the Senate.
However, one House race, notably that of newly elected George Santos, a GOP congressman-elect, is under a unique limelight, as reported by Red State.
Problems Ahead For Santos?
During his House race, Santos ran in New York as a gay, Jewish Republican. However, investigations into Santos’ history and heritage show that he’s not, in fact, Jewish, nor were either of his parents.
On top of this, the New York Republican stands accused of overexaggerating his professional accomplishments.
Furthermore, there are growing allegations that Santos is not gay either. Not too long ago, the congressman-elect conceded that he partook in “resume embellishment” in order to scoop up the necessary votes to get into the House of Representatives.
JUST IN:
George Santos is neither gay nor married…After an exhaustive search, no 'hubby' or record of a gay marriage was found….oh, and no Jewish grandparents who died in the holocaust, no pet charity and…
wait for it…
ZERO record of US Citizenship.
Not joking. 😳👆
— Jason Lincoln Jeffers🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@shamanartist) December 24, 2022
All things considered, he is now facing calls from Democrats to resign. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, likely the next House Speaker, is likewise being called upon to act and respond to the controversy surrounding Santos.
At this rate, it remains to be seen what happens with Santos and how public pressure impacts things going forward. Though so far, there aren’t any signs of the New York congressman-elect announcing plans to step down from the race he won, albeit via deception.
A Double Standard From the Left?
Most people acknowledge that Santos was not honest regarding his resume or his claims of ties to Judaism or the LGBTQ community.
Nevertheless, this entire situation has led to a bigger conversation about other politicians who have lied about their backgrounds, yet still managed to remain in power.
One example of this is Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren. For years, Warren was mocked over her claims of being Native American. Despite these claims, simple testing showed that Warren is barely a fraction of being Native American.
While everyone is talking about George Santos & Congress lying here is a fun one for everyone: "Harvard Law School hired its first woman of color, Elizabeth Warren, in 1995."
This is the game in DC, lie, lie, lie… people will forget fast. They all do it, both parties. pic.twitter.com/GWstUQIuYz
— Tyler Zed (@realTylerZed) December 28, 2022
Some Republicans have said despite Santos’ dishonesty, he shouldn’t step down because this is never a standard Democrats have held their own people to in the same situation.
What are your thoughts about the controversy currently surrounding Republican Congressman-elect George Santos? Do you believe Santos lied about his accomplishments, along with his ties to the LGBTQ community and Judaism?
We welcome you to let us know in the comments area.
