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TexasTowelie

(112,168 posts)
Thu May 16, 2019, 07:11 AM May 2019

GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry takes on 'Auntie Maxine' in Congress

WASHINGTON – Rep. Patrick McHenry has been representing western North Carolina in the U.S. House since he was 29 years old.

The 10th District Republican, now 43, has long been considered a rising star among House GOP lawmakers. He’s worked in leadership as Republicans’ chief deputy whip, and he’s often labeled as an aspiring Speaker of the House. He’s got a lifetime rating of 93 percent from the American Conservative Union.

Now, he’s got a new platform: adversary-in-chief to House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters.

McHenry is the ranking member on the powerful financial services panel, a coveted committee with jurisdiction over housing, banking, insurance and real estate.

Read more: http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2019/05/13/gop-rep-patrick-mchenry-takes-on-auntie-maxine-in-congress/

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GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry takes on 'Auntie Maxine' in Congress (Original Post) TexasTowelie May 2019 OP
Oh, good luck with that! Rhiannon12866 May 2019 #1
I know who I'm putting my money on in that skirmish. TexasTowelie May 2019 #2
LOL! I don't think she'll need any help! Rhiannon12866 May 2019 #3

Rhiannon12866

(205,320 posts)
1. Oh, good luck with that!
Fri May 17, 2019, 03:14 AM
May 2019

Guess who I'm betting on! She's experienced, fearless and takes won't take anything from anyone! I wish we had 100 more just like her!

TexasTowelie

(112,168 posts)
2. I know who I'm putting my money on in that skirmish.
Fri May 17, 2019, 03:20 AM
May 2019

Just another GOP dirtbag that is going to get his ass kicked. I wonder if Chairwoman Waters will be delegating the actual physical ass-kicking to Skittles?

Rhiannon12866

(205,320 posts)
3. LOL! I don't think she'll need any help!
Fri May 17, 2019, 03:40 AM
May 2019

And she's 80! But she's just as tough and forthcoming as she ever was! I'd bet on her against anyone - and we know that she won't take any guff from Trump!

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