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That's what they focused on when Florida was a blue state. Education, crime, and economy. So I would say that's the three areas I probably will focus on in California.
That's a great question. It is. It is the most important question. The first part is this is why elections do have consequences. You've got to at least have a blockade somewhere. The second thing is and I think the one positive out of covid-19, it was really a reset. I think mentally for how people see the country and what they want out of our government.
That's a great question. It is. It is the most important question. The first part is this is why elections do have consequences. You've got to at least have a blockade somewhere. The second thing is and I think the one positive out of covid-19, it was really a reset. I think mentally for how people see the country and what they want out of our government.
The next year is going to be critical in that step because it is about deportations, economy. border security, foreign policy. If those things get back in the line the way they need to be, then it gives the voices of all of you here a turning point. But then this new ecosystem of alternative media, which is in some respects becoming bigger than big media now, it gives that ability.
The next year is going to be critical in that step because it is about deportations, economy. border security, foreign policy. If those things get back in the line the way they need to be, then it gives the voices of all of you here a turning point. But then this new ecosystem of alternative media, which is in some respects becoming bigger than big media now, it gives that ability.
I think it is bigger. You think it's bigger now? I think alternative media for the right is way bigger than traditional. Yeah, it probably is. But those are the building blocks you need in order to keep these ideas going. Obviously, we have to do the business next year. I don't want to get ahead of myself talking about 2028.
I think it is bigger. You think it's bigger now? I think alternative media for the right is way bigger than traditional. Yeah, it probably is. But those are the building blocks you need in order to keep these ideas going. Obviously, we have to do the business next year. I don't want to get ahead of myself talking about 2028.
But if we do our job next year, not just on Capitol Hill, but also in our communities, continuing the effort of being engaged with voters on the ground, that will keep your majorities in 26. And that will help you hold the White House in 28. Very good. Next question. Chris Nordstrom from Idaho. So, Congressman, would you support a convention of states to propose term limits for Congress?
But if we do our job next year, not just on Capitol Hill, but also in our communities, continuing the effort of being engaged with voters on the ground, that will keep your majorities in 26. And that will help you hold the White House in 28. Very good. Next question. Chris Nordstrom from Idaho. So, Congressman, would you support a convention of states to propose term limits for Congress?
Absolutely. Absolutely. Look, I'll just tell you straight. There's only a handful of colleagues that have really been around a long time. Actually, on the Democrat side of the aisle is where they have members who do not leave. The Republicans, if you look at us, especially over the last decade, members average term is around six to eight years on our side.
Absolutely. Absolutely. Look, I'll just tell you straight. There's only a handful of colleagues that have really been around a long time. Actually, on the Democrat side of the aisle is where they have members who do not leave. The Republicans, if you look at us, especially over the last decade, members average term is around six to eight years on our side.
We have some older members, Mr. Lucas of Oklahoma, Mr. Cole of Oklahoma. We have some members that have been in Washington probably since Newt came in. But that's the vast minority on the Republican side of the aisle. But I will tell you, in Florida, we had term limits.
We have some older members, Mr. Lucas of Oklahoma, Mr. Cole of Oklahoma. We have some members that have been in Washington probably since Newt came in. But that's the vast minority on the Republican side of the aisle. But I will tell you, in Florida, we had term limits.
I would have never had the opportunity to serve in the state legislature and then have this opportunity now if it wasn't for term limits. So I do believe that people need to move on. Move up or move out. Make room for other people to come in. Next question.
I would have never had the opportunity to serve in the state legislature and then have this opportunity now if it wasn't for term limits. So I do believe that people need to move on. Move up or move out. Make room for other people to come in. Next question.
I agree. Look, I think that the speaker is going to make sure that doesn't happen. One of the biggest issues that happened with January 6th is that Nancy Pelosi was derelict in her duty to make sure that the Capitol was secured. Donald Trump provided 10,000 National Guard troops on January 4th. They were authorized. The mayor of Washington, D.C., put the National Guard on traffic duty.
I agree. Look, I think that the speaker is going to make sure that doesn't happen. One of the biggest issues that happened with January 6th is that Nancy Pelosi was derelict in her duty to make sure that the Capitol was secured. Donald Trump provided 10,000 National Guard troops on January 4th. They were authorized. The mayor of Washington, D.C., put the National Guard on traffic duty.
And during โ and people need to know this. During 2021, during January 6, 2021, this was COVID. Nobody was coming to D.C. So there was no traffic because nobody was driving in to go to work because all of the district was shut down. That what happened was wrong. Nancy Pelosi should have made sure that the place was secured.
And during โ and people need to know this. During 2021, during January 6, 2021, this was COVID. Nobody was coming to D.C. So there was no traffic because nobody was driving in to go to work because all of the district was shut down. That what happened was wrong. Nancy Pelosi should have made sure that the place was secured.
And I believe it is correct that then FBI Director Mr. Wray โ or he's probably still with us, hasn't resigned yet โ They actually transmitted intelligence to the Capitol about concerns on January 6th. We don't know what happened with that because Nancy Pelosi stopped the Oversight Committee from investigating what the Capitol Police knew and when they knew it.