Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) took an unprovoked jab at Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) during the vote for the Speaker of the House. Waters, known for her fiery rhetoric, labeled Jordan as an ‘insurrectionist’, a term that has been used to describe those involved in the Capitol protests on January 6th.
The accusation was met with loud jeers from the Republican side of the House, clearly indicating their disapproval of Waters’ remarks. One member even retorted with a sarcastic comment, asking what the communist said, further highlighting the tense atmosphere in the chamber.
Maxine Waters gets jeered when she starts to cut a promo on "insurrectionist" Jim Jordan pic.twitter.com/F7jWs3TR31
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 17, 2023
Jordan, however, responded to Waters’ tirade with grace and humor. Instead of engaging in a verbal duel, he simply laughed off the accusations.
This reaction not only showcased his resilience but also his ability to maintain composure under pressure, qualities that are essential for a potential Speaker of the House.
The vote for the Speaker of the House came after the historic ousting of Kevin McCarthy earlier this month. Jordan, who is vying for the position, faced opposition from 20 Republicans, led by Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon and Colorado Congressman Ken Buck.
Despite this setback, another round of voting is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Is Maxine Waters a crusty evil communist hag? pic.twitter.com/Klw41XNLSh
— Matthew Nichol (@MatthewNichol5) October 18, 2023
On the other side of the aisle, far-left House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) enjoys unanimous support from his fellow Democrats. Waters, while announcing her support for Jeffries, launched into her rant against Jordan, accusing him of treason.
This incident is indicative of the deep-seated animosity between the two parties. It also raises questions about the level of discourse in the House. While disagreements are expected in politics, resorting to name-calling and baseless accusations is unbecoming of the representatives of the people.
The situation involving Waters and Jordan is a stark reminder of the current political climate in the House. As the next round of voting approaches, it remains to be seen who will emerge as the Speaker of the House.
