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George Santos under pressure as more GOP lawmakers say he can't serve effectively

Headline from Local News 8

By Clare Foran and Manu Raju, CNN Rep. George Santos, the recently elected GOP congressman from New York who has admitted to lying about parts of his resume, is facing escalating backlash from his own party as a growing number of House Republican lawmakers call for him to resign or say he can’t serv…

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  1. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Santos' local GOP says he 'disgraced' House, should resign (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family heritage.

  2. The Federalist

    George Santos Is A Liar. GOPers Demanding He Resign Are Worse (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    If it's between Santos and a Democrat, the only thing for the Republican Party to do is shut up and make sure he pulls the right lever.

  3. Forbes

  4. Local News 8

    Nassau County GOP calls for Santos to resign (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Gregory Krieg and Shania Shelton, CNN Leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for Rep. George Santos, elected to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District in November, to resign from office over his lies to voters and fabrications about his personal life.

  5. Bowling Green Daily News

    New York GOP says Santos 'disgraced' House, should resign (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    Bowling Green Daily News's feed description

    Local Republican leaders in New York are calling for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos. Santos is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and

  6. Washington Times

    New York Republicans call on new GOP Rep. Santos to resign (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family heritage.

  7. Washington Examiner

    New York Republicans call on embattled Rep. George Santos to resign (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    New York Republicans, including Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, on Wednesday called for embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to step down from office less than a week after he was sworn in as investigations into his finances, campaign spending, and background grow.

  8. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    George Santos refuses to resign despite political pressure (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    State and local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family heritage.

  9. Newsweek

    Republicans kick George Santos to the curb (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Nassau County GOP announced Santos is not welcome at local headquarters, and they want him to immediately resign.

  10. NPR

    New York Republicans call on Santos to resign and give up his House seat (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    A coalition of Republican officials in New York state, including a Long Island congressman, say Rep. George Santos should resign over the "overwhelming" lies he told voters.

  11. UPI

    Republican leaders in Rep. George Santos' county call for him to resign (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Nassau County, N.Y., Republican leaders called for embattled representative George Santos to resign on Wednesday. Santos has come under intense scrutiny after a series of fabrications and lies he told were revealed.

  12. Talking Points Memo

    Nassau County New York GOPers Call On Santos To Resign (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Nassau County Republican leaders have called on Rep. George Santos to resign on Wednesday morning for falsifying his resumé while campaigning to become the representative for New York'

  13. Washington Examiner

    George Santos refuses to step down after New York Republicans call for 'immediate resignation' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. George Santos is refusing to resign after Rep. Anthony D'Esposito joined Nassau County Republican officials in calling for the embattled lawmaker to step down on Wednesday.

  14. Newsweek

    Full list of Republicans calling for George Santos to resign (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "He's disgraced the House of Representatives, and we do not consider him one of our congresspeople," one local GOP official said.

  15. Politico

    Local N.Y. GOP leaders to call on George Santos to resign (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    "They'll issue a rebuke of him for running as a complete liar..." said one person familiar with the pending announcement.

  16. Washington Times

    More Republicans join in calls for George Santos to resign (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Fellow New York Republicans and GOP officials in Rep. George Santos’ home county have joined the chorus of calls for him to resign.

  17. NBC 6 South Florida

    ‘Not Welcomed Here': NY GOP Leaders Call for George Santos to Resign (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Virtually the entire Republican leadership of New York’s Nassau County called on Rep. George Santos to resign from Congress, saying he was “disgraced” and needed to step aside.

  18. The New Republic

    New York Republicans Demand George Santos Resign Immediately, Calling Him a “Disgrace” (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    There is “absolutely no way Mr. Santos can be an effective member of Congress.”

  19. Forbes

  20. Al Jazeera

    Local NY Republicans call on disgraced Congressman Santos to quit (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Pressure grows on newly elected Republican George Santos, who fabricated large parts of his resume and personal history.

  21. The Daily Caller

    ‘Deceit, Lies, And Fabrication’: Long Island Republicans Urge Rep. George Santos To Resign (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    More than a dozen Long Island Republicans, including Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, urged GOP Rep. George Santos to resign from Congress during a press conference.

  22. Fox News

    George Santos refuses to resign after Nassau County GOP calls on disgraced congressman to step down (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., refused to resign from Congress on Wednesday after Nassau County Republican leaders called on him to resign over revelations that he lied about his qualifications.

  23. Advocate

    BREAKING: New York Republicans Call for George Santos to Resign (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    Nassau County Republican Committee members said that Santos is unwelcome at their headquarters and must resign.

  24. PoliticusUSA

    George Santos's Local Republican Party Tells Him To Immediately Resign (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    The Nassau County Republican Committee called on Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to resign for lying to the district's voters.

  25. Insider

    Long Island Republicans call on George Santos to resign. He says he won't. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Fellow GOP congressman Anthony D'Esposito said Santos "does not have the ability to serve here in the House of Representatives and should resign."

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