According to Jasmine Crockett, “Republicans don’t know how to count,” because “when you’re in a legislative body, you control everything. When the government shuts down, it’s on y’all.” I don’t have to tell you how misguided that statement is, considering the vote was 55‑45. She does realize that 60 votes are needed to advance it, right? It’s unclear, but according to her, this still has everything to do with the GOP and nothing to do with the fact that some members voted against the continuing resolution because they want to fund healthcare for illegal foreign nationals. But you can do the math—assuming, of course, that you know how to count.
Firstly, why does she speak like that? Can’t she just talk like a normal person? The fact that she was elected by the people of Texas seems to defy all logic, but that’s neither here nor there.