Coverage dated May 22, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys Kevin McCarthy’s Used Chapstick For $100,000

Headline from Forbes

The unusual fundraising auction garnered criticism from Democrats amid tense debt ceiling negotiations.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys Kevin McCarthy’s Used Chapstick For $100,000 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The unusual fundraising auction garnered criticism from Democrats amid tense debt ceiling negotiations.

  2. New York Post

    Kevin McCarthy’s ‘used’ Chapstick bought for $100K in auction by Marjorie Taylor Greene (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The unusual Tuesday morning auction raised funds for GOP campaign efforts.

  3. Insider

    Marjorie Taylor Greene bid $100,000 for Kevin McCarthy's used chapstick at a GOP fundraising auction (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Greene started bidding for the cherry-flavored chapstick after McCarthy agreed to have dinner with the winner and any supporters they brought along.

  4. Politico

    House GOP auctions off McCarthy's used chapstick as debt talks intensify (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The fundraiser, which Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) won with a $100,000 bid, is set to benefit Republicans' campaign arm.

  5. Newsweek

    Marjorie Taylor Greene spent $100K for Kevin McCarthy's chapstick (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The chapstick came with an in-district visit with McCarthy, "who we all think is doing a great job," Greene said.

  6. The New Republic

    Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Spent $100,000 on Kevin McCarthy’s Used Chapstick (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Republicans want to cut spending, unless it’s for creepy things like this.

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