Divided opinions among Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's constituents

"Matt Gaetz is good, but he ain't that good," he said."

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""He's a dirtbag person," Smith said.nnNearly 5,000 autoworkers laid off since UAW strike began 4 weeks agonnHow one expert says the Israel-Hamas war could expand as Lebanon, Syria launch rockets"

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"According to Adam Cayton, a political science professor at the University of West Florida, Gaetz taps into the same "strain and feeling" that elevated former President Donald Trump's popularity among Republicans.nn"

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"According to Adam Cayton, a political science professor at the University of West Florida, Gaetz taps into the same "strain and feeling" that elevated former President Donald Trump's popularity among Republicans.nn"

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"Divisions are evident among constituents of Rep. Matt Gaetz in the Florida Panhandle, where CBS News found varying views of his controversial approach to politics -- even among those who elected him into office."

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"The 41-year-old Republican's motion to vacate Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House proved successful earlier this month, in a historic first."

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"For Chris Smith in Fort Walton Beach, his congressman has been nothing short of offensive.nn"

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"In the 2020 election, Gaetz garnered an impressive 70% of the vote in his home district, an area renowned for its military bases, pristine beaches and retirement havens."

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"As for many left-leaning voters in the Republican stronghold, Gaetz's recent actions have only cemented their dislike of him.nn"

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""nnMark Wynn, a 58-year-old veteran of the Air Force, Army, and National Guard, views Gaetz as a straight shooter.nn"

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"Aaron Mayer, an electrician from Pensacola who typically backs Republican candidates, said he cannot support Gaetz, believing his actions are driven by a desire for attention.nn"

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""I could see a lot of it go," said Greg Wood, who said he's happy to see McCarthy ousted, acknowledging he doesn't care if Gaetz's actions weaken the Republican Party in the process."

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""I could see a lot of it go," said Greg Wood, who said he's happy to see McCarthy ousted, acknowledging he doesn't care if Gaetz's actions weaken the Republican Party in the process."

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"David Monteleone, a 74-year-old staunch conservative in Gaetz's hometown of Fort Walton Beach, admires his congressman's unapologetic political style."

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"Wy and other supporters of Gaetz are pleased with what they view as an overdue stand he's taking to cut federal spending, even if it means shutting down the government."

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