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Coverage dated February 7, 2023

George Santos is a ‘Sick Puppy' Who Shouldn't Be in Congress, Mitt Romney Says at SOTU

Headline from NBC New York

Republican Rep. George Santos positioned himself in a prime location for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, with his presence at the center aisle to see and be seen with the arrivals was met with a stern rebuke from a fellow Republican, Sen. Mitt Romney.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Talking Points Memo

    Mitt Romney Scolds ‘Sick Puppy’ George Santos At SOTU (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) had an epic confrontation with Rep. George Santos (R-NY) right before the State of the Union.

  2. Washington Examiner

    State of the Union 2023: Romney says ‘sick puppy’ Santos should have sat back and stayed quiet (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) called embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) a "sick puppy" and said he doesn't belong in Congress following a tense exchange minutes before the State of the Union.

  3. The Week

    Mitt Romney says George Santos is 'a sick puppy' (opens The Week)

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  4. RedState

    Mitt Romney Confronts George Santos After State of the Union, Says He's a 'Sick Puppy' (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Romney's at his most animated when attacking fellow Republicans.

  5. Hot Air

    Romney tears into Santos at State of the Union address: He's a "sick puppy" (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Blasts Santos for being there

  6. NBC New York

    George Santos is a ‘Sick Puppy' Who Shouldn't Be in Congress, Mitt Romney Says at SOTU (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Republican Rep. George Santos positioned himself in a prime location for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, with his presence at the center aisle to see and be seen with the arrivals was met with a stern rebuke from a fellow Republican, Sen. Mitt Romney.

  7. NBC News

    Romney excoriates Santos, saying he's a 'sick puppy' who should have been 'sitting in the back row' during Biden's address (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Romney told Santos he does not belong in Congress, said a lawmaker who witnessed the moment.

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