“They’re fools — and work for fools!”: Grayson on GOP staffers (and much more)

“They’re fools — and work for fools!”: Grayson on GOP staffers (and much more)

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On the first day of the government shutdown, firebrand Democratic Congressman Alan Grayson told Salon that Republicans’ on-the-job drinking was partially to blame. Now he says the current showdown will end the party – for good.

In an interview late Tuesday afternoon, Grayson accused Republicans of pushing “health suppression” and measures “torturing” congressional staffers, and repeatedly “dragging America into heavy traffic.” The Florida Democrat also defended the effectiveness of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, predicted the demise of any “Great Betrayal” targeting Social Security or Medicare, and said voters will soon send the Republican Party “to the ash heap of history.” A condensed version of our conversation follows.

What’s your sense of what’s going on in the House right now?
Pathetic flailing around to little or no purpose.

What do you think John Boehner is trying to accomplish?
John Boehner is trying to maintain his position as President Obama’s golf partner.

Do you think the intention is to pass something that will become law?
No. I think that has never been the Tea Party’s intention. The Tea Party’s intention is destruction.