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Rep.-elect George Santos, R-New York, speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition on Nov. 19 in Las Vegas.
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Impossible campaign promises don’t really count as lies — only fools believe them. Downplaying the bad points on your resume is tricky.
The blatant invention of your entire persona in order to fool the voters is a totally different matter. It’s fraud. In the internet world, it’s also a sign of stupidity.
That the Republican Party is even considering accepting George Santos shows its lack of respect for Congress itself and what (in theory) it stands for.
Thomas Luna
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