Alexandria Obviously-Commie and dozens of Dems refuse to condemn Kirk's murder

Well, folks, the House of Representatives just gave us another masterclass in political theater, and this time it's wild. On Friday, 58 Charlie Kirk-hating Democrats decided to thumb their noses at a resolution from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) that honored Kirk and condemned political violence. 

Yes, you read that right, 58 leftists couldn't bring themselves to say, "Hey, maybe assassinations are bad." The resolution, which passed 310-58, denounced Kirk's murder in Utah last week. All Republicans and 95 Democrats managed to find their moral compasses, but 58 others said, "Nah, we're good," and 38 more just shrugged and voted "present" like intellectual cowards.

Johnson's resolution wasn't exactly controversial, unless you're allergic to basic decency. It "honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose steadfast dedication to the Constitution, civil discourse, and Biblical truth inspired a generation to cherish and defend the blessings of liberty." It also calls on "all Americans, regardless of race, party affiliation, or creed, to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans." 

In a speech, Speaker Johnson painted a picture of Kirk as a decent person who could spar in the political arena and still keep it human: "After political debates, Kirk would 'reach out a hand of friendship or offer an arm around the shoulder of someone who he had just defeated in a contest.' Why? Because it wasn't about winning … the policy arguments. It was about the people," Johnson said. "And Charlie loved vigorous debate, but he loved people more." 

A conservative who could out-debate you and still buy you a beer afterward? That’s the kind of unicorn the left apparently can't handle.

So, who were the 58 Democrats who couldn’t stomach this? Oh, just the usual suspects: Reps. Jasmine Mega-lashes Crockett (Texas), Pramila Jayapal (Washington), Alexandria Obviously-Commie (New York), Rashida From the River Tlaib (Michigan), and Ilhan Brotherly Lover Omar (Minnesota). The Squad and friends, basically, doing their best to remind everyone why "unity" is just a buzzword they toss around when it suits them. 

AOC, never one to miss a chance to grandstand in her signature nasal way, took to the House floor to call Kirk a racist. She doubled down on X, writing, "His rhetoric and beliefs were ignorant and sought to disenfranchise millions of Americans, far from 'working tirelessly to promote unity' as asserted by the majority in this resolution. We can condemn his horrific assassination and the scourge of political violence without uplifting these ideas." 

Translation: "Sure, murder is bad, but let's not pretend this guy wasn't the worst and was asking for it." 

House Democrat leadership actually agreed on Thursday to support Johnson's resolution. So, what happened? Did the Squad just wake up on Friday feeling extra spicy, or is this just another day in the life of a party that can't decide if it wants to be the grown-up in the room or the kid throwing a tantrum in the corner?

For a little perspective, earlier this year, a resolution condemning the assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband passed unanimously, with every single Republican on board. No hemming, no hawing, no "but their policies were icky" bullcrap. Republicans managed to condemn violence without playing morality roulette. Funny how that works. 

Meanwhile, the Senate pulled off a rare moment of clarity on Thursday, unanimously passing a resolution to mark October 14, Charlie's birthday, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk." 

It's ceremonial, sure, but it's a nice gesture in a world that seems to have forgotten how to do those. And if that isn't enough to tug at the heartstrings, a memorial service for Kirk is set for Sunday in Glendale, Arizona, with heavy hitters like President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance slated to speak. 

Say what you will about Kirk, but he clearly left a mark. So, here we are: a resolution condemning political violence and honoring a decent person who lived for debate and country, and 58 Democrats couldn't be bothered to sign on. If that doesn't sum up the state of our politics, I don’t know what does. 

Maybe next time they'll vote "present" on common sense, too.

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