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James Comer Jr.: “There are not a lot of Democrats other than Senator…”

Featuring: James Comer Jr., Republican | U.S. House Kentucky, 1st Congressional District

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Rep. James Comer says House Republicans were "surprised and disappointed" by Senate funding deal

Published | Video Starts at 02:25

If I were President Trump, I wouldn't want Congress in session. You know, Congress is broken, especially in the Senate, and There are not a lot of Democrats other than Senator Fetterman and one or two Democrats in the House that are even willing to consider crossing the line to vote on bipartisan measures. So it's very frustrating time to be in Congress. And that's why you're seeing so many members of the House of Representatives announce a retirement more than 50. (02:25–02:36)

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Asserts that few Democrats are willing to vote on bipartisan measures.

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