Rashida Tlaib, the newly-elected (Democratic) member of the House of Representatives for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, can't be accused of obfuscating. At a post-swearing-in gathering Jan. 3, she reiterated, in no uncertain terms, one of her campaign promises.
Tlaib, a Muslim of Palestinian decent, described explaining to her son that bullies like Donald Trump don't win, and that she intended to deal with Mr. Trump going forward by impeachment, garnished with the F-bomb.
Like Speaker Pelosi, I have "generational problems" with the free use of the F-bomb that seems more and more accepted today. Like Rep. Elijah Cummings (D - MD), incoming Chair of the House Oversight Committee, I recognize the need for greater civility in our public discourse. But in the end, I think the Speaker nailed it when she said, in response to criticism of Rep. Tlaib, It's nothing worse than the President has said.
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