ICYMI: A couple of gem quotes in this story from last night worth flagging: "I'm an Episcopal priest now," Allison DeFoor, a former county sheriff and vice chair of the Florida GOP, said. "I will pray for him. That's all I can do." businessinsider.com/matt-gaetz-sex… ($) @thisisinsider
"The congressman is one of those that came to Washington to make an impression for fame and fortune rather than accomplishing anything in Washington for his constituents," a national Republican campaign consultant who works in Florida politics said.
"He's not in the legislative business. He's just out there to blow s--- up and get on TV," one Republican US House staffer told Insider.
"National Republicans are concerned and are carefully monitoring the situation," a senior Republican Party strategist also told Insider.
"They didn't believe he would be that stupid," a former House GOP staffer told Insider. That person added that Gaetz had a reputation as a "showboat" and very few allies in the House. "He's a blight on the conference," they said.
"I can tell you I no more believe this bullshit than I can fly to the moon, and I think everyone is going to be totally embarrassed when this thing is over," said Suzanne Harris, a Florida activist who has used Gaetz as an attorney.
And this kicker: Gaetz swore off PAC contributions in early 2020, saying at the time: "I've never turned tricks for Washington PACs, but as of today, I'm done picking up their money in the nightstand."
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