The 20 or so Republicans who have opposed Kevin McCarthy’s bid for the speakership — and thus prevented the House of Representatives from swearing in its members and beginning its business — have claimed they’re doing so in the name of draining the swamp. They’ve put forth no viable alternative, nor have they been swayed by any of the concessions McCarthy had made in an effort to woo them. They have, however, received plenty of press for their efforts.

Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), two of the staunchest opponents of McCarthy’s bid for the speakership, are now trying to cash in on all the attention. “We BLOCKED Kevin McCarthy from becoming Speaker of the House,” Biggs wrote in an email. “But now, we conservatives must lead the fight to get the leadership we deserve.”

He then asked for money.

(via Memeorandum)

[I’d find this offensive if not for the fact that everyone in Congress fundraises off of everything every day. How many Democrats will fundraise off today’s January 6 anniversary, for instance? Will Rolling Stone keep track of that? — Ed]