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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 8:09:41 GMT -6
In which Senate Republicans try to convince themselves that Captain Pardon is an appropriate person to install at the helm of a Justice Department that is investigating its own President.
Will we get more Lindsey Graham finger wagging? Will Kamala Harris put him into a coma with her signature Unimpressed stare? How many times will Corey Booker raise his voice? Will Chuck Grassley actually remember to turn off his mic?
The magic, the intrigue, the citation of Parliamentary procedure, all right here in this thread.
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Post by jaygee on Jan 15, 2019 8:12:10 GMT -6
Did they ever release his financial statements? I know the answer but I just want to scream “why are we having this hearing if the participants haven’t been given all the information?”
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 15, 2019 8:14:19 GMT -6
did he actually finally meet with all the dems who requested pre-hearing meetings?
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Post by athn64 on Jan 15, 2019 8:31:58 GMT -6
I'm so sick of this farce.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 15, 2019 8:32:41 GMT -6
Hatch is in the galley?
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 15, 2019 8:36:27 GMT -6
Graham Grassley making out
Graham asking for respect. talking about criminal reform and what actions this committee might be working on in the future.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 15, 2019 8:38:29 GMT -6
Graham 'we're in difficult times...I want us to be better, I'll be as measured as possible, I'll be immigration Lindsey, but the other guy is there too, I don't like him"
Lindsey feels Barr is very qualified
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 8:40:24 GMT -6
Oh look they thawed out Orrin Hatch for the introductory remarks
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 8:41:28 GMT -6
DiFi is always so collegial. She's pretty pleased that the Republicans decided to put a couple of feeemails on their side of the dais
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 8:46:25 GMT -6
DiFi is definitely taking an "I'm going to lay out all the reasons you're problematic but genuinely try to let you reassure me that you should still get my vote." Definitely firm but not at all antagonistic. It will be interesting to see if other Dems follow suit. Hirono, I know, is pissed.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 15, 2019 8:49:27 GMT -6
Shouldn't Hatch be back in Utah, romping in a field with his great great great grandkids?
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 8:50:13 GMT -6
still waiting for someone to give me press credentials so I can get a seat at these things. Maybe I should just start a monetized blog.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 8:52:41 GMT -6
Guys, Orrin has long nails. His nails are longer than mine. Ew.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:00:02 GMT -6
Barr sounding very sane and measured in his opening remarks. It's kind of a shame that Trump is going to jack up what is otherwise a distinguished career.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 15, 2019 9:00:23 GMT -6
Barr didnt want this gig.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:00:39 GMT -6
He didn't want the job and offered alternative candidates in his place? That doesn't sound accurate considering he sent his memos to everyone in DC with a JD
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:01:28 GMT -6
Barr: Trump has sought out no assurances
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 15, 2019 9:02:02 GMT -6
How sad is it that every statement has to include 45 didnt pressure me or ask for loyalty type statement.
Because previously it wasn't a huge issue.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:03:26 GMT -6
Barr: "I will follow the Special Counsel regulations scrupulously and with good faith" "My goal will be to provide as much transparency as I can consistent with the law"
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:03:39 GMT -6
so how long before Trump rage tweets his own AG nominee?
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 15, 2019 9:03:52 GMT -6
Assures that Bob will be allowed to finish.
Do you think he got whiplash?
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:04:48 GMT -6
echos of Bart lollllll "THIS IS MINE! I WROTE IT! NOBODY HELPED ME!"
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:05:58 GMT -6
Barr: In the past I was focused on predatory violence, but...we must have zero tolerance for [hate] crimes, and I will prioritize this during my tenure as AG
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:06:41 GMT -6
Barr: Legal immigration has historically been a huge benefit to this country...in order to ensure that our immigration system works properly we must secure our nation's borders, and we must ensure that our laws allow us to hold, process and remove those who enter illegally
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:07:09 GMT -6
Barr: If confirmed, I will assure that the full might of our resources is brought to bear on any outside power who tries to interfere in our elections
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:07:47 GMT -6
Barr: I will work diligently to protect and defend the DOJ as an institution and I will strive to leave it, and the nation, a better place
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Post by athn64 on Jan 15, 2019 9:08:17 GMT -6
Graham 'we're in difficult times...I want us to be better, I'll be as measured as possible, I'll be immigration Lindsey, but the other guy is there too, I don't like him"
Lindsey feels Barr is very qualified
Of course he does.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:09:33 GMT -6
Graham: WHY IS THE FBI SO EVILLE
Barr: say what now
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Post by dc2london on Jan 15, 2019 9:09:50 GMT -6
oh so we're going with full batshit Lindsey today
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Post by athn64 on Jan 15, 2019 9:09:52 GMT -6
Barr: Trump has sought out no assurances I don't believe him.
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