PuddinDec 30, 2022
Rep. Ritchie Torres

BIG NEWS: I am introducing a bill to require candidates to disclose under oath their employment, educational, & military history so we can punish candidates who lie to voters about their qualifications.

It will be called the Stop Another Non-Truthful Office Seeker (SANTOS) ACT.

Dec 30, 2022 at 2:10amWeb
Show threadSeth "Football Collector"Dec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Wait, really? I love the name if true.
Show threadmyrmepropagandistDec 30, 2022

@RitchieTorres "Stop Another Non-Truthful Office Seeker" ACT.

LMAO.

Nice.

Show threadSamhain NightDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Beautiful!
Show threadDaniel SchumanDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres How would you punish candidates who lie? And who would decide if they have lied?
Show threadโœŠ๐ŸพWiseGuyEddieDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres THIS!
Show threadsitnuokDec 30, 2022

@RitchieTorres

The party and the voters need to do a better job vetting candidates.

This is a farce no one looks good

Show threadMiles Offit... ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Legendary.
Show threadSugarbearloverDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres , ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Thank you!!
Show threadM.Dec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres I see what you did there, New Yorkers love it, please continue.
Show threadDorotheaLasterDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres That's so awesome.
Show threadMOVED:They faux'd around & found out!Dec 30, 2022
@[email protected] - I predict this one dies in committee.
Show threadKatrina MathesonDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres I know this won't pass because it would take down Joe Biden.
Show threadArchnemysisDec 30, 2022
@KatrinaMatheson It wonโ€™t pass because it is unconstitutional on its face. Any changes to the requirements for office must be done as constitutional amendments. This is nothing but using the bill process as twitter: troll, dunk, and chase clout.
Show threadcestmoiDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres perfect
Show threadBlueScottyPDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Excellent! I hope this becomes law! It is badly needed! Thank you for fighting for truth!
Show threadPusher Of Pixels (old account)Dec 30, 2022

@RitchieTorres well played Congressman, well played.

Shame it would likely be unconstitutional, just like requiring POTUS candidates to release their taxes.

Show threadLorenaDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres PLEASE
Show threadartisanroxDec 30, 2022

@RitchieTorres

The name of this act is just pure perfection, my good gentleman

Show threadJPDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Don't technically ALL politicians lie? LOL
Show threadNot A BirdDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres How will they be punished?
Show threadMcNullaDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres and tax returns
Show threadMeidasRomiDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres cna you add there " I AM NOT A RUSSIAN ASSETT"?
Show threadDavid MagarielDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres this act of course makes sense but it seems like theatre with nothing there when you give it a name like this (or even joke about it).
Show threadMemeDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Rep. Torres really is taking this Santos business PERSONALLY! Lol, I love it!
Show threadLDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres yes! Carry on.
Show threadJohnWDec 30, 2022

@RitchieTorres This would be fantastic!

Most jobs require both experience and stringent qualifications.

So why then, can any Tom, Dick & Moron just grab a seat in Congress and... run the country!?

There should be an application/qualifications process, background checks and full vetting.

Show thread๊ง๐Œ๐Ÿ’™๐‘๐†๐€๐๊ง‚Dec 30, 2022
@the_Effekt @RitchieTorres
They should also be required to pass the civics exam that is used in obtaining US citizenship.
Show threadJohnWDec 30, 2022
@howlowilltheygo @RitchieTorres Yes! Definitely that too!
Show threadGiraffe Slava ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres well played.
Show threadAgithaDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres whoever came up with this bill name deserves a bonus, genius!!
Show threadDeesaroo68Dec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres are you trying make political candidates be honest,โ€ฆ, they would actually have to be like normal everyday joe people.? Good luck with that. I hope you enuff money, i know dont! You R Funny!
Show threadHavyhh2Dec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres .....great idea.....perhaps also include presidents who fail to follow their oath of office to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.....with clear, enforceable, and severe punishments defined. For good measure!!
Show threadTony NovakDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres A campaign is a nonprofit organization subject to federal and state laws. As a certified campaign treasurer for candidates in the State of New Jersey and on one occasion for a candidate for federal office, I am aware of the potential for abuse. From the brief media reports, it seems likely that tax fraud was part of the Santos campaign. Also, the ability of a candidate to loan his campaign money and then recover it later from funds from another donor is fundamentally flawed and a basis for abuse.
Show threadSir LoinstakeDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres You would have thought that it would be a given considering it is wilfil misrepresentation or fraud. It appears, that like most things that the US is behind the rest of the world. In the UK, the Eu Australia and South Africa, if you are caught, you could expect up to 5 years for fraud and/or a fine
Show threadMelody CooperDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres How about passing a bill that requires anyone running for Congress to be fully vetted before they even run. (Like we require for almost every other profession on the planet that affects the lives of others.)
Show threadAbeniDec 30, 2022
@MelodyCooper @RitchieTorres Iโ€™ve always thought that instead of debates, candidates should be interviewed extensively by policy experts. But I think Iโ€™m the only one who wants to watch that
Show threadMelody CooperDec 30, 2022
@anxiousrage @RitchieTorres Abeni, you are not alone. But that would require both parties to stop grandstanding for easy sound bites.
Show threadMarthaDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres
SPLURF!
Hope it's successful.
Show threadDr. Christian DeFeoDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres @stroppypanda This is an excellent idea.
Show threadZZ BottomDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres 
Show threadLstn2urmamaDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Since when is there a need to callout Fraud, DECEIT of someone who lied to get the position they got, subterfuge...
Show threadBrian ThomsonDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres is this a reference to #TheWestWing TV series, specifically the last couple of seasons?
Show threadcohomology is FUN!Dec 30, 2022
@bnt @RitchieTorres no, itโ€™s a reference to Congressman-elect George Santos: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/30/george-santos-republican-congressman-investigation
Top Republicans remain silent over George Santos campaign lies

Congressman who won narrowly in New York denounced as โ€˜complete and utter fraudโ€™ for fabricating swaths of biography

The Guardian
Show threadBrian ThomsonDec 31, 2022
@cohomologyisFUN @RitchieTorres Sometimes I feel I learned more about US Politics from #TheWestWing than from news stories, which is probably not a good thing in 2023. This is a new story to me: referencing an actual person in a bill ... a bit "on the nose", don'cha think? Isn't it enough to expose him in the media? Laws should only be necessary where common sense fails.
Show threadcohomology is FUN!Dec 31, 2022

@bnt @RitchieTorres I love #TheWestWing and when I first saw this story, I thought of Matt Santos too. Although Matt Santos is way more awesome than this lying schmuck.

I donโ€™t have a strong opinion on this legislation but itโ€™s common for laws to be named (formally or informally) after people, although usually the authors of the legislation (eg McCain-Feingold) or the victim of a crime (eg Meganโ€™s laws). Also, cute acronyms are common (look up the full name of the Patriot Act).

Show threadForeignSubstance โœ…Dec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Acronym of the year on the penultimate day? Wow. ๐Ÿคช
Show threadRalph058 (S/he/it) AF4EZDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Please, include financial records and have a team look at human resource processes in industry. Further, request a Senate counterpart to include it in any nomination proceedings. And make it grounds for removal from office.
Show threadEvan LightDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres
Show threadAbeniDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres what options would be available for punishment? Would a 2/3 vote still be required for that MoC to be removed?
Show threadbizarrobeagleDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres ๐Ÿ‘
Show threadAnnDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres
What are the consequences?
Show threadJedigal007Dec 30, 2022

@RitchieTorres

I lie on my employment application and my employer finds out, immediate termination. What you propose is simply not good enough. Punishment is bullsh*t and you know it. Termination from current and any other local or National office is the proper response.

Show threadSameGirlieDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres ooooh I love this! Thank you!
Show threadex or current IDF unwelcomeDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres wouldnโ€™t it be good if all politicians had to swear the truth, the whole truth and nothing but. Not just on CVs but in speeches. WOuldnโ€™t they be a lot quieter
Show threadChesky KopelDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres This seems like misplaced energy and a First Amendment violation. Compelled speech as a prerequisite to holding public office?
Show threadKelsey Marie Bell She/HerDec 30, 2022

@RitchieTorres I really like the idea, of this being under oath. I honestly am not sure about the name and the statement of punishing people being why.

I do think this oath and Bill does matter though, given the time to them fact check etc. the lying, when there is a lot that can benefit from #awareness right now, feeling.

And, we are becoming more aware of this, too. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ•Š๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ™๐ŸปโœŒ๐Ÿป

Show threadOberalDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres Just apply the same truth in advertising laws that apply to everyone except political candidates.
Show threadStellaBlueDec 30, 2022
@RitchieTorres it is so annoying that we have to do this.