Biden wants to work together with Republicans
2023.01.04 11:51
Biden wants to work together with Republicans
Budrigannews.com – On Wednesday, President Joe Biden urged members of the Republican-led House of Representatives to “get their act together,” stating that the tumultuous struggle to select the chamber’s leader is a negative reflection on the United States.
After the expected front-runner, Kevin McCarthy, survived three failed votes the day before, the debate over who will lead the House after Republicans won a majority in the midterm elections in November entered its second day on Wednesday. Hardline individuals from his party go against McCarthy’s appointment to succeed Leftist Nancy Pelosi as speaker.
Biden, a Democrat, told reporters at the White House, “This is not a good look.” It is not beneficial. This is the US of America, and I want to believe that they start thinking responsibly.”
While House Republicans compete for leadership, the White House is eager to project a focus on issues that matter to voters.
Biden stated that the delay in selecting a speaker—a second-in-command position in the presidential succession—could cast doubt on the restoration of American democracy following the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by supporters of Republican former President Donald Trump who sought to prevent congressional certification of Biden’s election.
Tuesday denoted the first time in quite a while that the House neglected to choose a speaker on its most memorable day in meeting.
“How do you think the rest of the world sees this?” Biden inquired. ” We have finally emerged from the January 6 issue, and this is the first time we have done so.
Biden went on to say that “the rest of the world is looking” and that it could affect Congress’s ability to govern but not his own. Biden’s foreign policy has been centered on punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and rebuilding traditional American alliances in order to compete with a growing China.
The remarks were made by the president as he was about to leave for a trip to Kentucky with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to promote the agreement between the two parties on infrastructure investment. The Senate, which is overwhelmingly dominated by Democrats, voted in 2021 in favor of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which was backed by Vice President Joe Biden.
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