Congresswoman-Elect Jen Kiggans official statement regarding the Speaker of the House election:
“Like many of you, I’m frustrated that a Speaker of the House hasn’t been elected yet. I was sent to Congress to be a strong, independent voice and fight for the priorities of the people of Virginia’s Second District, which I’m unable to do until the House elects a Speaker. I cannot express how difficult and disappointing it is to have been confronted with such paralyzing dysfunction in my first week.
“I have always said that politics is a team sport and that we are stronger together. The American people gave us the majority to restore strength in our country, and we must elect a Speaker first in order to get to work on the important issues they elected me to address. My Commonwealth and my country deserve better. Government is not a game, and this is not why I ran for office. I am unwavering in my commitment to serve and will continue to support the most qualified Speaker candidate who will ensure we have a majority can get to work as soon as possible.
“In the meantime, I’m pleased to say that my office is open and already working on behalf of my constituents. We’re here and are committed to serving you!”
Disappointing to hear our new congresswoman knows so little about the American system of governance..
We were privileged this week to see our system work to perfection. What she calls paralyzing dysfunction is a feature, not a bug.
I hope she doesn’t turn into another “go along, to get along Republican” but it sure sounds like it.
New Boss, same as the old Boss. Funk McCarthy and Pelosi.
Do you EVER have anything intelligent to say? Your ubiquitous one-liners are really without any value at all.
I am Free, White and Over 21.
I do as I damn well please.
For a team sport what does a consistently losing team do. Change your approach to the game, change leadership, get players in line with the changes.
Ms. Kiggans, do you even understand the need for change and what needs to be changed. Your predecessor brought gobs of money to Hampton Roads and every penny of it increased our national debt. Our federal government is effectively bankrupt. We and our children and great grandchildren we be paying a dear price for the stupidity of the American electorate who support stupidity.
No matter what we’re screwed when people who operate the government have no clue how it works. Forget about it. Just look at the government worker in the white house.
It would only take half us to stop feeding their agendas for a couple years by not paying them taxes…local, state ot fed. That would be the kindest way that I can think of to get their attention. Voting is not producing results that favor our nation.