Online Public Relations Thoughts

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Congressman George Santos who lied his way through an election.  Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, says Santos is a member in good standing until the investigation is complete.  That is hypocritical at best.  The facts are clear that Santos made up his resume and used funds that were not his to spend on campaigning.  He has been black-balled by his own Republican leadership in New York and yet, he is in good standing?  The message McCarthy is sending is one of desperation.  He needs votes with his tenuous hold on the House.  McCarthy's decision harms his own reputation because the facts are glaring that Santos lied about nearly everything.  At least, McCarthy should have sanctioned Santos in every way possible, but he didn't and that is to the discredit of Republicans.