Brian Baird: “The most troubling response was people who either, A, did not understand the concept of why insider trading by members…”

I don't possibly see how a micro quorum with lack of representation from many States and many districts has more legitimacy than a temporary appointment until such time as special elections can be held.

It defies common sense to believe that he somehow segregates the knowledge he gets in one committee hearing or a meeting with the secretary of the treasury.

The reality is had 20 Members of the Republican conference been killed that day... the balance of power in the House of Representatives would have changed.

I think it was willful, intentional, and part of a longer pattern that is quite troubling.