Staff Reports
The House of Representatives is gearing up for a show of hands, not just for any old vote, but for a pair of resolutions that are sure to ruffle some feathers in the bird’s nest of liberal politics. The GOP-led House is set to tackle the hot potato of border security and, quite unexpectedly, a task force dedicated to investigating an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. It’s like a double feature, and both films seem to come with all the popcorn necessary to keep viewers at the edge of their seats.
Kicking things off is the resolution masterminded by Rep. Elise Stefanik, the fiery GOP conference chair from New York. This resolution doesn’t mince words. It slaps a giant label of condemnation not just on the Biden administration but specifically on Vice President Kamala Harris, who has inexplicably been dubbed the “Border Czar.” The resolution takes no prisoners, arguing that the administration’s lack of action has resulted in an astronomical 9.7 million illegal immigrant encounters since January 2021 – a number that should make any border-security advocate lose sleep at night.
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— Larry Elder (@larryelder) July 25, 2024
The timing couldn’t be more telling. With Harris now appearing as the presumed top contender in the Democrats’ 2024 presidential race, one has to wonder if the resolution serves both as a warning and a wake-up call. After all, if someone’s branding themselves as a leader in a critical area while the numbers scream incompetence, they better prepare for the backlash. House Republicans are eagerly making the case that Harris’s focus on “the root causes of immigration” is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine when the border remains unsecured.
As if that weren’t enough excitement for one day, the House will also explore a resolution that investigates the security gaps surrounding the recent Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This resolution aims to establish a task force in the wake of a gunman initiating eight shots from a rooftop about 150 yards away. It seems fair to say that even Hollywood couldn’t dream up a more dramatic scene, especially given that one individual was fatally shot, and Trump himself went through a hair-raising experience that left several wounded.
The proposed task force is set to be composed of 13 members, handpicked by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Six of those appointments will be made in consultation with Hakeem Jeffries, ensuring that even the Democrats will have a stake in figuring out how the Secret Service managed to drop the ball so spectacularly. After all, when it comes to protecting candidates, ensuring safety is a non-partisan priority—though one could only imagine the level of scrutiny that would ensue if this had happened to a Democratic figure.
In essence, the resolutions being put forward are more than just documents; they are a battleground for ideological warfare, showcasing the stark contrast between the Republican approach to governance and the current administration’s perceived negligence. It’s not just about who can craft a sharper resolution, but about who can instill confidence in a country teetering on the edge of chaos at the border and insecurity at public events. With the stakes this high, there’s no telling how the votes will unfold, but it’s bound to be a spectacle worth watching.
