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16. Smucker has a whole trail of dirty stories

Mon May 5, 2025, 12:17 PM

May 5

He was one of the arrogant dumbasses to flaunt the security in the Capitol, and lost that battle -

Supreme Court denies Rep. Smucker’s appeal of fine for dodging capitol metal detector

And he was caught up in a campaign finance mess that pretty much fell out of the news cycle over the years (was lumped in with Nunes and others - wish I could remember the exact story and context as there were a bunch of Republicans on the list).

Smucker & the ex-con: Relationship includes travel, nearly $250,000 in campaign cash and donations

He went low profile when that blew up.

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I am glad that he he had a hard tme. creon May 5 #1

I hope they all remember this dope wants to be governor. Historic NY May 5 #2

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I'll give this guy credit for one thing - cab67 May 5 #8

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Smucker has a whole trail of dirty stories BumRushDaShow May 5 #16

The more disruptive town halls that Republicans face, the better. Paladin May 5 #10

When this lady was picked up out of her seat, lots of other people bluestarone May 5 #14

Give these tRump ass-kissers HELL Blue Owl May 5 #17