Coverage dated February 19, 2023 to February 21, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene says "national divorce" needed to avoid a civil war

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

"Everyone I talk to is sick and tired and fed up of being bullied by the left," Greene said while explaining the need for a "national divorce."

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Feb 20, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene outlines parameters of potential "national divorce"
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Feb 22, 2023Newest
Marjorie Taylor Greene says "national divorce" needed to avoid a civil war
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15 articles, oldest first.

Washington Times
‘We are done’: Marjorie Taylor Greene wants ‘national divorce’ between red, blue state (opens Washington Times)
Published Feb 19, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Georgia Republican, called for a “national divorce” Monday morning, splitting the country’s conservative and liberal states.
NBC News
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a 'national divorce' between liberal and conservative states (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 19, 2023
NBC News's feed description
“We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government,” said Greene, R-Ga, in the tweet.
RedState
Marjorie Taylor Greene Makes Controversial Call for a 'National Divorce' (opens RedState)
Published Feb 19, 2023
RedState's feed description
Would a national divorce even accomplish what Greene wants?
The Daily Dot
Marjorie Taylor Greene accidentally calls for her own state to be kicked out of the U.S. (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Feb 19, 2023
The Daily Dot's feed description
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a 'national divorce' that would split the nation into red states and blue states.
The Daily Caller
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls For ‘National Divorce,’ Says Red States Need To Secede (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 19, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted Monday that red states should secede from blue states.
Newsweek
Marjorie Taylor Greene wants "national divorce" of red and blue states (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 19, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
One poll shows American voters have feared a civil war for years.
BizPac Review
Marjorie Taylor Greene says her call for 'national divorce' is not call for civil war after hysteria spread (opens BizPac Review)
Published Feb 20, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's suggestion that may be time for a 'national divorce' was slammed as 'evil' by a Republican governor.
Newsweek
Marjorie Taylor Greene outlines parameters of potential "national divorce" (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 20, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The Georgia Republican explained how GOP-led state governments would enact conservative policies following her proposed separation.
Washington Examiner
Marjorie Taylor Greene defends comment calling for a 'national divorce': 'Necessary reality' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 21, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) defended her calls for a "national divorce" this week, saying she wasn't calling for a civil war but is concerned that's the direction the country is headed.
The Nation
The Real Problem With Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Call for a “National Divorce” (opens The Nation)
Published Feb 21, 2023
The Nation's feed description
For Greene, "divorce" is just another word for secession—and now, as then, it has everything to do with white supremacy.
Breitbart News
Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'Last Thing I Ever Want to See in America Is a Civil War' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 21, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Tuesday, during an appearance on FNC's "Hannity," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) downplayed the desire to see a "civil war" that some interpreted from his "national divorce" remarks. | Clips
Newsweek
Marjorie Taylor Greene says "national divorce" needed to avoid a civil war (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 21, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
"Everyone I talk to is sick and tired and fed up of being bullied by the left," Greene said while explaining the need for a "national divorce."
Towleroad Gay News
Marjorie Taylor Greene Details 'national Divorce' — Including 'rules' For 'sex Toys' (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Feb 21, 2023
Towleroad Gay News's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) explained in detail on Tuesday how her vision for a "national divorce" would work. On Monday, Greene's repeated calls for a
Newsweek
Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on "national divorce" proposal (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 21, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The House Republican suggested her plan could help avoid a "civil war."

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