House Dem leaders consider censuring Paul Gosar for his violent anime video

Democratic leaders have not made a final call about what to do with the far-fight Arizona congressman and want to discuss their options with rank-and-file Tuesday. However, there is considerable support among top Democrats for moving forward with censure.

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Another option: Democrats also discussed removing Gosar from his committees, provided Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) doesn’t do so first.

What’s clear: Democrats feel there must be consequences for the cartoon video, which depicted the killing of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and use of a sword against President Joe Biden.

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