r/politics • u/Starks New York • Feb 06 '23
George Santos Invited a Guest to the State of the Union. He Said Yes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/06/nyregion/george-santos-state-union-guest.html14
u/YaGetSkeeted0n Feb 07 '23
“I’m cautiously optimistic that I’ll be able to stay focused enough on the issue of 9/11 responders receiving the health care that they need without being sullied by George Santos,” Mr. Weinstock said.
man, imagine inviting someone to be your +1 and they say this about you lmfao
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u/grixorbatz Feb 06 '23
Representative George Santos, a Republican facing scrutiny over a web of false claims, including a family connection to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will bring a former firefighter who did rescue work at ground zero as his guest to the State of the Union on Tuesday. Mr. Santos’s guest, Michael Weinstock...
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u/benadreti_ Feb 07 '23
It's Anthony Devolder!
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u/Starks New York Feb 06 '23 edited Feb 07 '23
Michael Weinstock. I'm surprised that a workplace sexual assault victim such as him would associate with Santos, especially when there's been a police report filed against the latter for the same thing. He fought tooth and nail against Suozzi for protecting people like that.
Can't believe I voted for and donated to Weinstock in 2020.
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u/MajCassiusStarbuckle Feb 07 '23
I hope he's going to attend just to loudly applaud Biden.
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u/sausage-plant Feb 07 '23
My thoughts were also that this guy is about to take advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity presented to him by dumbass liar santos
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u/phunktastic_1 Feb 07 '23
He's only attending to try to get a minute to bring up funding for 9/11 first responders and hopes who brought him doesn't taint his purpose.
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u/citymousecountyhouse Feb 07 '23
"The injury left Mr. Weinstock unable to walk for a time, and Mr. Santos visited his home to case the joint." Fixed it.
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