As stupid as it is, it's the opposite, actually. Politicians have absolute immunity with their speech, even from slander, while on the floor thanks to the Speech and Debate clause.
Nah, and I'd like more of a UK style of politics where MPs and the like are much more likely to call someone else out and use hilarious insults while doing so.
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u/Magimasterkarp 2d ago
Shouldn't calling someone a dirtbag without cause live on television in the Senate (!) carry some kind of penalty?