Jay Inslee
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Yeah, I agree that there's pressures for potential primaries for Republican officeholders. There's no question about this. But why the hell are you in office if you're not going to do some basic things? You know, probably 34% of the Republicans in Congress know climate change is potentially devastating to us. They know that. They don't publicly express it.
Yeah, I agree that there's pressures for potential primaries for Republican officeholders. There's no question about this. But why the hell are you in office if you're not going to do some basic things? You know, probably 34% of the Republicans in Congress know climate change is potentially devastating to us. They know that. They don't publicly express it.
They know it, but they won't lift a damn finger to help us out because they're afraid of that. I'm just going like, you don't deserve to be in office and we're going to retire you for private life.
They know it, but they won't lift a damn finger to help us out because they're afraid of that. I'm just going like, you don't deserve to be in office and we're going to retire you for private life.
They know it, but they won't lift a damn finger to help us out because they're afraid of that. I'm just going like, you don't deserve to be in office and we're going to retire you for private life.
It's a really interesting question. I should think about that before I answer because it's a hell of a thing to lose. It's painful to lose a car. I know D.C. and I'd staked everything I had to get elected and I wanted an upset. You know, it's very painful. But I will just tell you one thing I can tell you for sure.
It's a really interesting question. I should think about that before I answer because it's a hell of a thing to lose. It's painful to lose a car. I know D.C. and I'd staked everything I had to get elected and I wanted an upset. You know, it's very painful. But I will just tell you one thing I can tell you for sure.
It's a really interesting question. I should think about that before I answer because it's a hell of a thing to lose. It's painful to lose a car. I know D.C. and I'd staked everything I had to get elected and I wanted an upset. You know, it's very painful. But I will just tell you one thing I can tell you for sure.
I have never regretted my vote for the assault weapon bill for one second, even though I lost something that was very dear to me. Because I just believe that public service is such a blessing that you have. It's bestowed on you by so many thousands of people to not follow your convictions and the real best interests. Just you're abusing this great gift that is given to you. And when you
I have never regretted my vote for the assault weapon bill for one second, even though I lost something that was very dear to me. Because I just believe that public service is such a blessing that you have. It's bestowed on you by so many thousands of people to not follow your convictions and the real best interests. Just you're abusing this great gift that is given to you. And when you
I have never regretted my vote for the assault weapon bill for one second, even though I lost something that was very dear to me. Because I just believe that public service is such a blessing that you have. It's bestowed on you by so many thousands of people to not follow your convictions and the real best interests. Just you're abusing this great gift that is given to you. And when you
When these Republicans know climate change, because these are smart people, right? They're dentists, they're doctors, they know this is eating us alive. They understand chemistry, they understand physics. But when you refuse to do that because you're afraid of Donald Trump, you're abusing your office. This is a great gift that has been given to you.
When these Republicans know climate change, because these are smart people, right? They're dentists, they're doctors, they know this is eating us alive. They understand chemistry, they understand physics. But when you refuse to do that because you're afraid of Donald Trump, you're abusing your office. This is a great gift that has been given to you.
When these Republicans know climate change, because these are smart people, right? They're dentists, they're doctors, they know this is eating us alive. They understand chemistry, they understand physics. But when you refuse to do that because you're afraid of Donald Trump, you're abusing your office. This is a great gift that has been given to you.
And so I feel very strongly about this, as you can tell, when people are afraid of their own damn skins and won't stand up for their constituents. There's too much of that going on. And I will just tell you, even though I lost, I never regretted it because I felt so passionately about my obligation to my constituents.
And so I feel very strongly about this, as you can tell, when people are afraid of their own damn skins and won't stand up for their constituents. There's too much of that going on. And I will just tell you, even though I lost, I never regretted it because I felt so passionately about my obligation to my constituents.
And so I feel very strongly about this, as you can tell, when people are afraid of their own damn skins and won't stand up for their constituents. There's too much of that going on. And I will just tell you, even though I lost, I never regretted it because I felt so passionately about my obligation to my constituents.
Well, maybe that's it, and I appreciate you trying to think that I'm, you know, it's like mildly courageous, but I actually would think it's a different thing. Maybe I have more confidence in my citizens than some other politicians. I just have more confidence that people will be able to understand the science of climate change, and they'd be willing to do modest things to improve the situation.
Well, maybe that's it, and I appreciate you trying to think that I'm, you know, it's like mildly courageous, but I actually would think it's a different thing. Maybe I have more confidence in my citizens than some other politicians. I just have more confidence that people will be able to understand the science of climate change, and they'd be willing to do modest things to improve the situation.
Well, maybe that's it, and I appreciate you trying to think that I'm, you know, it's like mildly courageous, but I actually would think it's a different thing. Maybe I have more confidence in my citizens than some other politicians. I just have more confidence that people will be able to understand the science of climate change, and they'd be willing to do modest things to improve the situation.