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  I’m still convinced about my ‘distraction’ theory
context: I'm not sure what Republicans are upset about, this guy is a perfect reflection of everything they stand for. >
  
  He got caught. >
  
  Plenty of them get caught lying, but he's the new guy and he has no influence. >
  
  You misunderstand. There’s always a newb in congress making outlandish headlines. As long as he can be re elected, they’ll keep him around as a distraction for all the other illegal shit they’re doing. Boebert and MTG did their time as ‘the distractions,’ now it’s the new guy’s turn. >
  
  Santos told them he won’t run for re-election. That’s the only reason they’re doing this. He’s a lame duck so he’s safe to take a mild stand against. In fact they kind of have to.