FRAC analysis of 2017 American Community Survey data:

Table 1. Number and Percent of People Below Poverty by Congressional District, 2017

Missouri 2908 Congressional District 8 People Below Poverty 142,608 20.1% People Below 185% of Poverty 295,331 41.7%

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Table 2. Number of Children Below Poverty by Congressional District, 2017

Missouri 2908 Congressional District 8 Children Below Poverty 44,546 27.7% Children Below 185% of Poverty 86,053 53.5%

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Today:

Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
The American people fired Nancy Pelosi.

In just a few short weeks when @HouseGOP takes the majority, we will rein in the reckless spending and start taking America in a new direction!
[….]
12:50 PM · Dec 15, 2022

Misdirection, distraction, and dishonesty.

Squirrel!

Revenue reduction and tax cuts for billionaires. As if….

Some responses:

In a few short weeks, the House GOP will be better positioned to do what they do best.
Lie and spew misinformation to protect Republican tax cuts on millionaires and billionaires.
Offset lost tax revenues with borrowing and debt and blame Democrats.

No you won’t.

Classy as fu&*

Someone is paying attention.