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I agree, but the argument will be "show me the conviction for insurrection."
GOP is soft on terrorism >

Always has been. >

And will continue to be because they're not being held accountable for their crimes. >


In an interview, Helmer argued the lack of hearing was proof that GOP lawmakers “are continuing to seek to appeal to an extremist base.”
In a brief interview Monday, Speaker of the House Todd Gilbert said he wasn’t familiar with the bill.
“You'd have to tell me more about it; I don't really know much about it,” Gilbert said. “I forget how many bills we have to follow, but that one I don’t know much about.”

Either Delegate Gilbert is incompetent on this issue, given the notability of this bill, or he's feigning ignorance here.  (Spoiler: he's lying). >

A lot of them don't read the bills they're voting on. They rely on others to tell them what is in it and how to vote. >

That's true, typically, but this guy is the House Majority Leader and I'd argue has a responsibility to keep tabs on the broader legislative landscape in his chamber. >

He does, no question. But that doesn't mean he is. He could be half-literate for all I know and got the position because he's good at schmoozing and projecting confidence and authority. >

It would be redundant.  According to the 14th amendment insurrectionist cannot run or hold office.   I know Republicans are the party of the constition.  So this should not be an issue.  
14th amendment.
Section 3.
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.