15 Departing Congress Members Tell The Newbies What To Expect | VICE News Tonight Special (HBO)
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- When Alexandra Pelosi, documentarian and daughter of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, sat down with 15 departing members of Congress in the last few months of 2018, her goal was to come out of it with something close to a guide for all the energetic new members.
Her main takeaway was that no one should expect to shake up Congress right away- it's an institution that’s been around a long time, it's set up to prevent drastic change, and it takes a long time for any individual member to actually get something done. Which is why it can be a very frustrating place.
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Former Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.): “This is a meritocracy. Do not be a generalist. Be a specialist.”
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"meritocracy" ? mm hm....
Fantastic segment!
The day bright machines replace dumb politicians is the day America is free from corruption!
This is so good. I actually posted it on Facebook I have never done this before. Except bands. Also, people should not be allowed to comment on the post, unless it is under their own legal name. What are you hiding? Why can't you be who, what, where, why or how you are? Why? Seriously, why?
I hope he gets run over by a massive truck.
One of the few times you can say "Not as good as your Mom" in a respectful conversation
Haha, yes! When he said that, I had totally forgotten she was Nacy's daughter, so I was like, "WAIT - WHAT?!"
In context it meant "Not as good as your mom at selling out to donors." Not sure how respectful it was. I guess it depends on your opinion on money in politics.
Ehhh. If you asked Nancy Pelosi, she'd be very, very proud of her fundraising abilities.
I legit thought the guy was suggesting that her mom was a prostitute but then I thought about it
14:25
"If you're not at the table you're on the menu" is a FANTASTIC quote.
Why can't you be the cook?
@@juzzybot3455 Because you'll get burned.
@@Abi-bj9bx Smart.
Gotta love how Washington is so insider that the interviewer is the speakers kid
It's not Washington that's insider, it's the world
@@samplename8721 gotta love it
Lol
Nepotism hits again
Amen. It really says a lot about the “meritocracy”.
"I could find a cure for cancer. They would accuse me of putting doctors out of work."
It is a poetic phrase on the dualism of being a legislator. I have a dad of a friend who is a lawyer moving into elderly law. Makes sense, aging of countries. But get this, he is a personal injury lawyer. If google succeeds in self-driving cars, what will happen to our personal injury lawyers!!!
@@jamesboulger8705 Self driving cars can still get in accidents.. Look up tesla car crashes.
@@jamram5884 True, but what is the risk level before we let them on the road?
@@jamesboulger8705 I am not quite sure what your question is asking, but honestly, we as a society should hope that cars don't get in an accident and not the opposite.
@@jamram5884 My point is that this is not what self injury lawyers hope.
This really humanized politicians to me
Agreed. I think I need to take a break from the news and find some reliable sources for what's going on in Congress.
good for you, they would still step over your dying corpse without batting an eye and maintaining that stupid smile and waving to the crowd, only a bunch of sociopaths
Luis Garcia Yeah 100%, I realized that eventhough I vehemently disagree with some of these politicians and that I would have preferred some of them to never have been in office, that they are all humans and I shouldn’t really hold any personal animosity towards them.
Pseudo intellectual edge lord alert
Dont
My main takeaway from this video is to get rid of money in politics. The notion of special interest groups rating members of congress on whether or not they are “republican” is absurd and undermines democracy. Representatives should represent their constituents, not people with a lot of money.
Agreed. Now to figure out how to do it. You need to do it from the inside, but need that corporate money to get in. Sort of a chicken and egg problem (at least looking at it from the outside.)
@William Wang That's a very insightful take and to that end I urge you to look up the TED talk and subsequent interviews by Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig. You are more correct with your comment than you realize
Logan not necessarily. There are plenty of grass roots candidates starting to pop up on both sides of the spectrum
William Wang campaigns cost money wanna get rid of money in politics? CONGRATULATIONS now only the billionaires are going to run for office
Banning money in politics won't get rid of it, it will simply drive it underground. There are a billion ways for special interest groups to support a particular politician without blatantly writing them a check.
This video made a great point: members of Congress don’t live with each other in DC anymore. There’s no community among them. Like the video said it’s a commuter college.
Much of the "reforms" of the 90's have backfired and our now a failure.
George B The 90s was the most peaceful and economically successful decade In US history
MLG Prussian you are an idiot, crime, specifically violent crime was at an all-time high in the 90’s
MLG Prussian Not really the tech boom just overshadowed most of our manufacturing jobs getting shipped overseas
Trust time the fact they don’t live in DC means tax dollars aren’t spent on their ‘second home’ whilst their first home can be rented out and provide income for them on top so in fact on top of their salaries they get rent money from their properties and also live rent in a major city which is really expensive already. In the U.K. if you’re an mp for London constituency you’re screwed you don’t get accommodations if you live outside of London you do so mps strive to get outer London constituencies so they can live in London rent free and rent their properties. It’s a major issue as they also get expense money too.
that congresswoman makes sense. leaving because younger members understand the newer problems people face that they don't intuitively understand! she has my respect
2:53 HAHAHA THEY DID HIM SO DIRTY
OMG.
If he were a woman, it'd be less funny.
@@Law9652 Look up Katie Hill. She was a congresswomen whose nude pics got leaked.
6:29
My eyes
She did better journalism than actual journalist by actually letting them talk. I might disagree with her politically but damn this was good journalism.
What are her political leanings?
@@pattygould8240 democratic
@@greengatoradebottle2749 thank you.
Preach!
@@greengatoradebottle2749 because her mum is the speaker of the house?
The Zuckerberg hearing, face palms around the world.
Nobleknight747 bruh this is Vice what did you expect
When republicans try to ask intelligent questions!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
gmrrnracr not Republicans, ALL old people
yeah liberal fools
"I'm more... the pep squad" is one of the most self aware things I've ever heard
I think people are missing the point of the video. The video discusses problems that both isles deal with. For example, the polarization between Democrats and Republicans leading to torn friendships across the aisle, compromise becoming a dirty word, the two-year election cycle leading to an inefficient congress for a year, getting rolled over by the party's agenda even if it goes against your own districts agenda, leaders of parties monopolizing committee chair positions, and the frustration of having good laws being passed slowly. It had nothing to do with being a liberal, conservative, democratic, progressive, socialist, Republican, or even being a member of the tea party. I'm sorry if this comment comes out as being aggressive, but I feel like people were missing the message that the video was trying to convey.
@ChrisRides Sexism makes you creepy. Why not just come on out of the closet and head down to the local gay bar since you seem to be turned off by women so much?
There is no problem and no polarization. The other party acts as opposition to the other in charge,and vice versa. It has been like that for Millennials. The alternative would be a one party state and that would be very close to a dictatorship and the end of electoral democracy . The peoples vote would not matter.
@@Funkywallot Or a three party or four party state which would create other options and chances that a duopoly couldn't rule. But anytime that comes up we just shoot them down saying, "You're taking votes away from the other person."
Azrael critiquing Pelosi Jr. is sexism?
Funkywallot lol you definitely don’t know what democracy was like before. Compromise is dirty word nowadays.
"So why are you leaving Congress"
John Delaney - "Because I'm running for President"
Fast Forward to Jan 2020 - That was short lived haha
Yo everyone I know’s a Delaniac
Awww. Nice try though. He had some good ideas.
Like, how did he think he had a chance?
"How could you not like this place?"
"Oh, I could give you a lot of reasons why."
Spoken like a true Pelosi.
Her mother is likely a huge reason. Swamp monsters like her AND McConnell need to go!
"Not as good as your mother, but not bad." 🤣🤣🤣 14:25
I laughed so hard at that
lol that guy is crazy likeable. would obviously peg him for a politician/actor (same thing).
Legit thought that was a creepy insult at first lmao
@@Jilktube same, till I realized that was Pelosi's daughter
"we play rugby in the house they play in golf in the senate" hmmmm interesting analogy to describe how congress operates.
"If I said I was going to congress, what advice would you give me" "... don't"
This is QUALITY content. Please keep doing this, we're learning how broken the modern system is from people that have no incentive to shut up and play the game.
2:50 lmao you didn't have to do him like that
I’d want him to do me
They killed him
No, no... Not killed, more like “damaged”...
This is really interesting, interviewing both parties
I can't believe there is still people in this country as dumb as you. This is pure horseshit propaganda humanizing these POS's.
Bryant Mitchell these ppl are bought by the corporate world and we need to get the money out!
Ty Reuter get over yourself. They are ppl and this video exposes the money and gridlock there. This is a perfect example of why we need to get the influence of money out. Pay attention and stop making idiots points.
Vice still has some really good journalist contrary to popular belief, they just don’t use them all the time
@@tysonreuter5788 ¯\_ಠ_ಠ_/¯
"If you're not at the table, you're on the menu." I have heard plenty of platitudes giving advice about work or life but this one is remarkable.
20:50 that is some brutal honesty displayed there
“Don’t Tweet.” I double tapped back on that about five times. That should really go for everyone. Twitter is toxic across the board.
To me it has no real, functional purpose. But somehow it's become a de facto part of governance. It's sickening.
I enjoyed the documentary a lot. I was pleasantly surprised at how interesting and insightful these interviews were. They don't sound totally superficial and political, they just seemed to answer relatively honestly. This was a great story. Well done Vice.
She’s actually a GREAT interviewer.
Yea I’m no fan of Pelosi but her daughter seems cool haha
“I’d find a cure for cancer and they’d accuse me of putting doctors out of business” the political scientific understanding of that is perfect
"This is a meritocracy." Hahaha haha hahahaha haha ha. I'm genuinely amazed he said that with a straight face.
He didn't specify what kind of aristoï would be in it though...
@Patrick J Mims You can tell he is the only one still trying hard to be a politician.
It is a meritocracy
@@benaffleckisanokayactor 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You should not have a single party driven thought in your mind while watching this. If you focus on how much you hate Nancy Pelosi or everything you think is wrong with the GOP, you will learn NOTHING from this video. This video is about the process of politics, not the substance, and there is nothing partisan about the process (after all, both sides adhere to it). If you can't put aside your political beliefs while you watch a video that doesn't mention anything related to your political beliefs, then you're only hearing what you want to hear and your views will never change.
I have never seen a more sensible comment on UA-cam
Look I hate, no strongly dislike, Pelosi but her daughter seems nice and this video is great. So I totally agree with you
@@IbelieveinHarveyDent I think everyone agrees the system of government has major flaws
Gained a whole new respect for what some of these ppl go through
“What would you say if I was about to run for office”
“Don’t”
14:26 I thought he was making a "your mom" joke for a sec
He was.
Pundit2k no he was referring to her mother the house speaker Nancy Pelosi
@@tvtrauma7024 Which is still a your mom joke...
Pundit2k initial assumption was sexual vs literal
He was but the joke is when taken literally he is being serious.
My favorite opinions from one of the congressmen was "Don't tweet" XD
"Politics is a team sport..." And there's your biggest problem.
@CollectionAnimation politicians are voting for their interest and not for the American people's which is the danger of politcal parties.
The 22nd Amendment limits the Presidency to two-terrms. We should also seek out a new Amendment that will ensure term limits for members of Congress as well as disqualifying politicians who hold membership in any political party from also holding an office in government.
Shabba Mims well people elect politicians based upon their interests, meaning that they are voting for what their constituents would want them to vote for.
@@Azrael_Garou good luck getting senators and representatives to vote against their interests
For the first time since following the US politics, I got this inspired by an interview of congresspeople.
So core learnings to take away from this heartwarming analysis:
1) Reform campaign finance mechanisms. Devise a way for the state to pay for campaigns of those candidates who have garnered certain numbers in following. Reduce dependency on the private money involved in the campaigns and politics.
2) Encourage congresspeople to make D.C. their home during the term. Encourage them to move their families there. Provide them with housing in D.C.
Excellent video! There are three things, I would like to point out:
1) When it comes to a "party-line vote", the only thing that I feel should be is a party-line vote, is when it comes to organizational purposes. Speaker, Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Chairman and Ranking Members. Any other issue, shouldn't be a party-line vote.
2) Members of Congress don't spend as much time, when it comes to "hanging out" with each other. For example, two freshmen members from the House Education and Labor Committee, went on a train ride, to participate in a debate. They were the most junior members of the committee. They became friends, but eventually their friendship evaporated, because they both craved the same job... their names were John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.
3) In an institute such as The House, there might be instances where 2 members of the House, might not be talking to each other..because they have nothing in common.. it's nothing personal against the other. For example, an ultra-liberal Democrat from Michigan on the Labor Committee, talking with an ultra-conservative Republican from Texas on the Agriculture Committee. 435 people, some of whom focus on just one or two topics...
25:15 "This institution has to become better and the public has to become more evolved. Both". That is the wisest thing out of this whole interview.
Unfortunately that isn’t happening
He said involved. But it's true we have to evolve as well.
17:35 this is my favorite insight from this video. The facebook hearings were unbearable to me as a person who grew up with the service.
That's politics for ya. Ruining all forms of friendship and even families. I feel for the military man. You may not know it but for the most part joining the military brings you good friends. It's something about being yelled at by drill sergeants, having to eat crappy food (if you go to army basic training at least), and missing home that brings people together.
Yeah, that part struck me too. It makes me sad for them and for us. How will we ever move forward if we're not willing to listen to another point of view? I remember the days where people proudly stood on bipartisan effort. It was even part of their re-election appeal. After the Bush/Gore election, you would be castigated to be seen with a member from the opposite side of the aisle.
@@geminidezines the two-sided partisan gridlock will get worse and worse and no one currently has a solution to break it and if they do, they'll never do that. Eliminate partisan gerrymandering and leave that job to an independent commission? pass; remove corporate money from politicians' pockets, nah; ranked choice voting? nope; Introduce term limits? like hell they will.
i wonder how sad people on the receiving end of the military are :(
MOC's always complain about how much time they have to spend fundraising. We forever complain about special interests. The Government runs on 6% of our discretionary budget, so why not take 1% of that, put it in a fund for campaigns, and ban ALL MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS to political campaigns. What am I missing?
Well, think about it this way, currently, MOC's funding is from fundraising, and their contributors are more than happy to give money for the conflict of interests they create, so if the fundraising were to go away, many conflicts of interests would go away, which the MOC's contributors wouldn't be very happy about.
So, in short, it would benefit the MOC's and us, but not the people the MOC's currently rely on for funds.
@@setgesrgsergsdergergsrg6543 I dont see the downside though. As far as I'm concerned, that's the point.
You're missing the part where candidates who hold membership in any political party should be disqualified from also holding an office in government. That's another missing piece of the puzzle that *really does* need addressed, especially wtih the civil unrest over political divisions reaching a fever-pitch, we need a *truly* level playing field now more than ever.
How is that fund for campaigning dispersed? Does it just go to the incumbant or does an equal portion go to their challanger? How many challanges get a share? Does anyone who wants to run get a slice of that pie? Does the the MOC get a say in where the money goes?
What your missing is the acknowledgment that big money is different than small contributions. A super pac that makes up 10% of your campaign funding actually has some influence unlike a $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, or $500 contribution. Allowing small contributions is what gives the underdog a fighting chance. You can just put a cap on spending.
Removing all money, and setting up a system such as the one you described may even be worse than big money & small money. For reasons Justin P touched on.
“Not even good theater. It’s off-off-Broadway.” Comment of the decade.
This was a great video
4:38 Darth Boehner S A W A L L
I think He was the best
2:53 BRO YALL DID HIM SO DIRTY
is that camera she's holding just a prop? very awkward lol
I love that you can’t even tell what party the interviewees are unless they say it. Makes you realize that many in both parties feel the same way about the degradation of politics
Wow, this sounds like a gang affiliation. Do something for the gang(Party) and your rewarded, betray the gang(party) and you may suffer a consequence. Jesus, American Politics is so interesting to me.
And terrifying for us here
Paul Ryan: this is a meritocracy
the rest of the video: this is not a meritocracy
Such a Unique political interview. Fresh perspective.
One of the best pieces Vice has done imo
@18:42 I find it really strange that, to people in congress, they view cable news as "entertainment." It really shouldn't be entertainment, and I'm just baffled that that's the prevailing view. News should be news. It's actually kind of messed up.
If I could, I would like this twice. NEWS IS NOT ENTERTAINMENT!
@@outtosea602 I think they are saying that News OUGHT to be a report of the truth, but currently it has become a source for entertainment with their focus on political mudslinging. TBH if people wanted unbiased News about politics they should watch C-SPAN, but people rather watch CNN, Fox, MSNBC, etc...
Reinstate the fairness doctrine!
I think they need to rephrase that. It’s more of interest in the audience rather than entertainment grabbing the audience’s attention.
They are saying what it is, you're saying what it should be. I think they would agree with you that news shouldn't be entertainment.
This jobs sounds stress. Oh man, I actually like this video.
Looks like Madam Speaker took “bring your kids to work day” to a whole other level.
I love this. Its great to see real sit down conversations. I want more of this
The Speaker of the House daughter doing a Congress documentary is a huge conflict of interest
Can we do this every two years?
Congressman: I think things have hit bottom, and it's moving up.
Me: *Laughs in pain from 2020*
Fax no printer.
Paul Ryan looks super happy to do this
"When the Democratic mayor of Chicago Rom Emmanuel got here, he skyrocketed to leadership. Im gonna tell you the one word that led him there....Money." @ 13:00
Watching this quality content was so refreshing, being able to get an accurate sense of what it's like in Congress.
"How'd you get a good committee alignment?"
I loved her answer..
Why is she holding a camera?
Vice had a drop of $170 million in profit in the last financial year and laid off some staff. Maybe that's why she has to do some extra work..
Get Woke Go Broke.
Probably not enough room behind her for a cameraman. She also probably just likes it.
@@mrraccoon6264 Really? 170 million? I mean i'm not too surprised considering the content these days but still..damn!
@@PresidentialWinner but isnt vice owned by HBO? John Oliver said it best "its all about the Dragons they pay the bills."
For the POV shots (which I liked btw)!
Who da thunk Nancy's daughter could be so unbiased and delightful.
How do you think Nancy got where she is? Schmoozing donors with her charm and appearing “delightful” to her disillusioned base. 🤮
And I’m not a red voter.
@@jesstiss222 who cares what kind of voter you are. It’s clear you’re a person who feeds into the effort to make these people not seem like normal people. We have to realize that it’s the game not the player and the game needs to be tweaked.
@@jackroehrig27 Honestly I agree with what your saying but it’s hard for me to accept Mitch McConnell as a saint of a person. Not a bad person,but I can’t say a saint.But I’m pretty sure that’s just my opinion,so I’ll just say the demonization of politicians is ridiculous.
These are humans placed in situations we don’t full understand.Criticism in policies is part of the process to improvement,personal insults deviate conversations to happen.
@@jesstiss222 that’s the system if you want to be influential
With the 2020 election happening, this feels like the calm before the storm.
VICE: “How much louder should we make the background music?”
Also VICE: “YES.”
Possibly the most honesty we've got from politicians in years!
Here's what to expect:
Your constituents think you owe it to them to enact what you promised to do on the candidacy trail. Trust us, you'll get used to knowing you lied to them after a while, and just learn to ignore them quicker after each election.
Can y’all please do this again for 2020?
Truly a Yoda moment 24:00
not enough cameras
I really enjoyed this. Best video to start 2019. Plus bring her back.
Actually a good, light hearted interview
Congressman: "Don't tweet."
That's terrible advice, clearly.
What?
@@sirpillowofbread7904 Cuz trump won the office even tho he’s a potato on Twitter
@@sahajthind7234 no he lost the election
@@jhunpalz06 I’m talking about 2016
Quality journalism. Thank you!
i love that they use an actual film soundtrack in the intro
That was really interesting.Getting rid of cable news sounds like a great start to solving at least one problem
2:45 The video editor really did him dirty
TERM LIMITS NOW! NO MORE THAN 12 YEARS MAXIMUM with ALL TERMS COMBINED FOR ANY OF THEM!!
Are you rushing or are you dragging??? #whiplash
AYY yes
THANK YOU!!
Not quite my tempo
2:52 oh dear didn’t need to see that
Joe Crowley saying “I’m still analyzing how I lost”... you post cause you were in the corporate pocket!!!
“We’ve hit bottom and we’re just going to go up from here”
Oh man…. Little does he know 😂😅
I really enjoyed this video. Good work.
Minus Paul Ryan, I really liked all of these guys and I felt bad for a lot of them. It felt like all of them really had great ideas that were sidelined by the machine. Paul just kind of never seemed to open up.
Also Ted Cruz....-_-
Nancy P. "If you're lucky you can be like me earning $140 million since 2008." The rewards of power are awesome.
This clearly shows how broken the current system is!
It's so depressing, it needs to change, drastically!
3:21 how’d that turn out for you?
He's about to be a senator or governor, can't remember which. He's a good guy and running gave him some more publicity
Regardless of where you lean on the political spectrum, you have to appreciate the insights of all these politicians - brings them down to a more human level compared to seeing them act like robots and going along with the herd on TV.
The one interview where you can make your momma jokes to the reporter without appearing rude.
17:58 the people behind Zucc cracking a smile lol. *”I see...”*
The capitol building is magnificent and this should be said more often
2:45 Whoa! TMI, Congressman Barton!
Expect to accomplish very little or nothing at all, oh and blame the other side for everything.
2:51 omg the poor boy he’s scarred for life with that message
I'm shocked how open they were with you, so interesting.
I absolutely love and respect Alexandra Pelosi. She’s such a talented journalist, and as a conservative it’s so refreshing feel safe watching a truly unbiased piece.
2:51 WHAT
TERM LIMITS TERM LIMITS TERM LIMITS
no
"ya I don't have that one" hahah