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Coverage dated January 3, 2023

Biden: GOP speaker drama ’embarrassing,’ ‘not a good look’

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

President Joe Biden said House Republicans’ inability to unify behind a speaker candidate, which has prevented the chamber from beginning its legislative business, is “not a good look” for the country.

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  1. Insider

    Biden says it's 'embarrassing' and 'not my problem' the GOP can't agree on a House speaker (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The president added that his focus will be "on getting things done," including a Wednesday event that will tout his bipartisan infrastructure law.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Biden Calls Republican Speaker Vote ‘Embarrassing,’ Not His ‘Problem’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    President Joe Biden said Wednesday the Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House is "embarrassing" and that the vote is not his "problem."

  3. New York Times

    Biden calls the Republicans’ fight over speaker ‘embarrassing.’ (opens New York Times)

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  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Biden: GOP speaker drama ’embarrassing,’ ‘not a good look’ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    President Joe Biden said House Republicans’ inability to unify behind a speaker candidate, which has prevented the chamber from beginning its legislative business, is “not a good look” for the country.

  5. PoliticusUSA

    Biden Calls House Speaker Dumpster Fire Embarrassing (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    President said that the inability of House Republicans to elect a speaker is a little embarrassing and that the world is watching.

  6. Politico

    Biden: GOP speaker drama 'embarrassing' and 'not my problem' (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The comments come after the House failed to elect a speaker on the first ballot for the first time in a century.

  7. Fox News

    Biden breaks silence on House speakership fight, urges Republicans to 'get their act together' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden finally weighed into the controversy surrounding the Republican Party's leadership crisis, calling it "embarrassing."

  8. Washington Times

    Biden calls House GOP disarray on speaker ‘embarrassing’ (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Biden said Wednesday the House GOP majority’s inability to elect a speaker is embarrassing and probably has the rest of the world confused.

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