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Eric Swalwell: “He should face the consequences for what he has said, and I think Speaker Pelosi is considering that, and that's what…”

On the recordAugust 30, 2021
He should face the consequences for what he has said, and I think Speaker Pelosi is considering that, and that's what her statement reflects. And this is why Kevin McCarthy cannot be speaker. He is not responsible enough to break from Donald Trump and just condemn basic outright violence.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell calls for consequences for Cawthorn's remarks and criticizes McCarthy's leadership in addressing violence.

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