Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is being mocked after she had no clue how many lawmakers are in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Stein, who ran for president as the Green Party candidate in the 2012 and 2016 elections, is once again running a long-shot campaign for the presidency. She has thus far been trying to appeal to the radical far-left, pushing her typical climate cult positions and adding a new one — a vehemently anti-Israel position that includes picking a Hamas supporter as her running mate.
While those views have faced scrutiny for being controversial, her candidacy is also facing mockery for her lack of knowledge about basic American government.
During a Thursday appearance on the morning radio talk show “The Breakfast Club,” co-host Angela Rye questioned Stein about how many voting members there are in Congress.
Like most leftists, Stein immediately tried to deflect from a question she didn’t know the answer to — hesitating on the question and trying to shift to ballot access issues.
Rye asked: “Just for an example, I’d love to know how many voting members [are] in the United States House Representatives.”
Stein completely ignored the question, bringing up the issue of Democrats trying to push opponents off of the ballot — which is a very important issue, but has nothing to do with the question.
“So we have been blocked; the Democrats throw us off the ballot, they interfere, they put spies and infiltrators on our campaign —” she began before being interrupted.
“No, no, no, no, no, no. How many voting members — Dr. Stein — how many voting members —” Rye tried to push back, but Stein kept talking.
Rye was eventually able to ask the question again, stating: “No, no, no, no, no. Answer the question. How many voting members in the United States House of Representatives — Republican, Democrat and independent — how many [are there in] total?”
Stein then embarrassed herself, responding: “How many total are there? What is it — 600 some?”
Rye quickly corrected her, noting: “No, it’s 435.”
The Green Party candidate then tried to save herself with a correct but not-related answer, asking: “Plus 100 in the Senate, right?”
Rye then pointed out that, while that was correct, she had only asked Stein about the House of Representatives.
“Yes, I said House of Representatives…” the co-host said.
Social media users on both sides of the aisle mocked Stein for her ignorance, questioning how a three-time presidential candidate could possibly be prepared for a presidential run without basic knowledge of the American system of government.
“For as many times as Jill Stein has run for President, not knowing the number of members of Congress is a problem,” wrote Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI).
For as many times as Jill Stein has run for President, not knowing the number of members of Congress is a problem.
In Wisconsin, one of two people will get our electors for President – @KamalaHarris or Donald Trump. Please vote accordingly.
— Mark Pocan (@MarkPocan) September 13, 2024
“UNBELIEVABLE that Jill Stein had no clue how many members were in the House of Representatives yet she wants to be PRESIDENT?” wrote media personality Brian Baez.
UNBELIEVABLE that Jill Stein had no clue how many members were in the House of Representatives yet she wants to be PRESIDENT? NAH… I had time today!!! pic.twitter.com/ZbzhXef7lO
— Brian Baez (@MentallyDivine) September 12, 2024
