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politics23 days ago•12 min saved

Burchett Claims Democrats Drag Race Card Over Tennessee Redistricting

Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett accused Democrats of 'throwing the race card' after Gov. Bill Lee signed a GOP redistricting map that strengthens Republican advantage and splits a Memphis-based Black district. Democrats are suing to block the map, while Rep. Cohen criticized the plan’s racial impact. Burchett argued elections have consequences and said the move isn’t about race, portraying the Dems' criticisms as disingenuous.

via Mediaite|

#democrats #gerrymandering #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Public Figures Respond to Kansas City Shooting Misinformation"

Republican congressman Tim Burchett shared false information on social media about the Kansas City shooting, falsely identifying an innocent man as a shooter. The post garnered significant attention and led to the man receiving death threats. After being contacted by Knox News, Burchett deleted the post and acknowledged the misinformation, attributing it to incorrect news reports. The man falsely accused of involvement in the shooting is not pursuing legal action but has urged for the truth to be made known.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|

#false-information #kansas-city-shooting #misinformation

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Super Bowl Parade Shooting Incident and Heroic Acts"

Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee faced backlash after falsely claiming on social media that an "illegal alien" was involved in the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration parade shooting, despite the individual in the photo not being one of the shooters. Two teenagers have been charged for the shooting, which left one dead and several injured. Burchett's claim has been corrected, and he has been criticized for promoting racism and circulating disinformation.

via Newsweek|

#false-claim #illegal-alien #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Capitol Hill Clash: Burchett Accuses McCarthy of Kidney Strike, Denial Ensues"

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the kidneys during a conversation with a reporter, adding to the already tense dynamics within the House GOP conference. Burchett, who voted to oust McCarthy, criticized him for being a "bully" and described the altercation as a deliberate act. McCarthy denied the incident, stating that it was a tight hallway. GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz is filing a formal ethics complaint against McCarthy over the alleged altercation, while Burchett said he does not plan to file a complaint.

via CNN|

#altercation #gop #house-gop

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Congressman Burchett Accuses McCarthy of Elbowing Him in Capitol Hill Chaos"

Republican Congressman Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the kidney during an interview, leading to a heated exchange between the two. Burchett chased after McCarthy, yelling at him for the alleged incident. McCarthy denied the accusation, stating it was an accidental bump in a crowded hallway. In a separate incident, Senator Markwayne Mullin challenged Teamsters leader Sean O'Brien to a physical fight during a Senate committee hearing, causing tensions to escalate. Verbal confrontations also occurred between Rep. James Comer and Rep. Jared Moskowitz during a House Oversight Committee hearing.

via Deadline|

#congress #kevin-mccarthy #physical-altercation

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Capitol Hill Clash: McCarthy Accused of Elbowing GOP Rep. Burchett in Hallway Scuffle"

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the back in retaliation for Burchett voting to oust him from the role last month. Burchett connected the alleged incident to his vote to remove McCarthy from the speakership after McCarthy depended on Democratic votes to avoid a government shutdown. McCarthy denied hitting Burchett, while Burchett called him a "bully" and said he didn't plan to take any action against McCarthy. Rep. Matt Gaetz called on the House Ethics Committee to investigate the alleged behavior.

via CBS News|

#capitol-hill #gop #kevin-mccarthy

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Capitol Clash: McCarthy Accused of Shoving GOP Rep Burchett"

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett claims that former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy purposefully elbowed him in the back on Capitol Hill, following Burchett's vote to remove McCarthy from his leadership post. Burchett called McCarthy a "bully" and described the exchange as "a little heated." McCarthy denies intentionally shoving or elbowing Burchett and said the hallway was tight. Burchett was one of eight Republicans who voted to oust McCarthy, citing his collaboration with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown.

via USA TODAY|

#gop #house-speaker #kevin-mccarthy

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Kevin McCarthy's Alleged Attack on GOP Lawmaker Sparks Capitol Altercation

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett claimed that House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the back after a meeting, sparking an altercation. McCarthy denied the allegation, but Burchett confronted him, accusing him of the act. The incident occurred following McCarthy's removal from the speakership last month.

via ABC News|

#altercation #house-gop #kevin-mccarthy

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Tennessee's Mental Health Reform Focus Amidst Gun Violence

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett has been meeting with Democrats to find solutions to mass shootings, but the conversations haven't created consensus. Burchett's focus is mental health reform, not a substantive ban on assault weapons. He said he does not see “any real role” for Congress in addressing gun violence other than to “mess things up.” Burchett is leery of what a registry of mentally ill people would look like.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|

#bipartisanship #gun-reform #mass-shootings

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Tennessee officials react to school shooting with calls for action and acknowledgement of gun problem.

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett (R) said there’s no way to “fix” gun violence, after a shooter killed three children and three adults at an elementary school in his home state on Monday. Burchett also said he doesn’t see “any real role” for Congress to play in reducing gun violence, other than to “mess things up.” When asked about how to protect children, like his own daughter, while in school, Burchett said he has opted to homeschool his daughter.

via The Hill|

#congress #gun-violence #politics