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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 10:55:10 GMT -6
Robert Redfield says he believes Covid-19 originated in a lab in Wuhan? That guy is a cook.
Jen: Yeeeeaahhhhh um we're going to listen to Dr Fauci. Our health and medical experts will be reviewing WHO reports and will advise POTUS accordingly.
She has a very specific tell when asked about something ridiculous someone from the former administration said or did where she's obviously trying not to laugh and shake her head.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 10:56:35 GMT -6
Why isn't China scared of you?
Jen: Commerce and State are running point on protecting private companies from overreach and intimidation by the government of China
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 10:57:45 GMT -6
Kaitlan: BUT WHAT IF CHINA MADE THE VIRUS IN A LAB?
Jen: Calm down.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 10:59:11 GMT -6
Kaitlan: But why no gun control executive orders right now?
Jen: EO's aren't always the best, and certainly aren't the only, way to address this epidemic. Several states are making great progress and passing strong gun safety laws, and those work well, and those help inform the public on the benefits of strong, common sense legislation.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:00:12 GMT -6
Jen's appalled by the treatment of Rep Cannon, says that the administration supports rolling back voting restrictions, not imposing more
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:01:43 GMT -6
Chad: J'ACCUSE! POTUS DEFENDED THE FILIBUSTER THAT ONE TIME 15 YEARS AGO!
Jen: Yeah, weird how things can change in 15 years, huh asshole?
Chad: butbutbut if they get rid of the filibuster there will be an authoritarian radical democratic regime!! He said there may not be a Republican party in 2024!!!
jeN: You know bloody well that's not what he meant, please stop huffing your Axe body spray.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:02:30 GMT -6
I think someone else in the room just scolded Chad
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:04:09 GMT -6
Chad: Y U NO CALL ON FOX NEWS AT PRESSERS
Jen: Didn't I just take multiple questions from you? Don't I call on you every goddamn day?
Chad: well but I have to shout at him after he goes through the list of reporters to call on! And he's super nice to me which is cool but I"M NEVER ON THE LIST
(POTUS is always given a list of who to call on and in what order. this is not new).
Jen: K. I like your socks.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:06:29 GMT -6
Kristen Welker: why do the evil teacher's unions want staff to be vaccinated if the CDC didn't say that's a requirement?
Jen: I mean, a lot of schools are doing in person learning. We've also instructed the states to prioritize school staff and faculty for vaccination. Schools are reopening, more every week, and we feel we are on track to meet our goal.
KW: 30% of adults still say they don't want to get vaccinated. So how on earth are you going to get back to normal with that?
Jen: The public education campaign is launching, WSJ had some of the details already and we'll get more details to the rest of you. "We've seen some improvement in confidence in a range of communities about the effectiveness...access...is the big issue" right now.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:09:50 GMT -6
Gun control groups feel let down bc it sounds like it's not a priority for POTUS. Is it not a priority?
(Nobody I know is disappointed in POTUS?)
Jen: If you're frustrated, talk to those in the House and Senate who keep opposing gun reform
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Post by willow on Mar 26, 2021 11:10:03 GMT -6
I read that as Robert Redford and was vv confused as to why the media would be asking the WH their thoughts on an old actor's opinion on Covid.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:13:08 GMT -6
how can you do infrastructure if Republicans are a hard no on raising taxes?
Jen: well I sure don't think Republicans believe that the US, the richest country in the world, should be ranked 13th in the world on infrastructure. Crumbling roads and poor access to broadband is not a Democratic issue. And Republicans don't even know what the proposed package will be yet.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:15:07 GMT -6
why is POTUS slacking on nominations?
Jen: uhhh we've gotten the full cabinet confirmed without a single withdrawal, he's fighting an historic pandemic and economic crisis...it's not like he's watching cable news and golfing?
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:15:49 GMT -6
weird how they suddenly have Covid questions today but didn't have any yesterday
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:17:49 GMT -6
Is there a concern about a decline in testing as more and more people become vaccinated?
Jen: Definitely. There's funding in ARP to continue to expand testing, including in schools. The ARP gave resources to governors and schools to implement testing and we definitely want to make sure we are doing adequate testing to identify and address outbreaks.
Should the NFL require testing and vaccinations for athletes and staff?
jen: I don't run the NFL
OMG of course they're not, I swear to pete, the goddamn NFL
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:19:40 GMT -6
Why not just hand over unaccompanied minors to any adult who claims to know them?
Jen: because there's a history of child traffickers exploiting such a policy
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:21:35 GMT -6
Jen says that yes, POTUS has been informed of/seen photos of migrants who have died trying to cross the border
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Post by willow on Mar 26, 2021 11:21:48 GMT -6
Is there a concern about a decline in testing as more and more people become vaccinated? Jen: Definitely. There's funding in ARP to continue to expand testing, including in schools. The ARP gave resources to governors and schools to implement testing and we definitely want to make sure we are doing adequate testing to identify and address outbreaks. Should the NFL require testing and vaccinations for athletes and staff? jen: I don't run the NFL OMG of course they're not, I swear to pete, the goddamn NFL I have moved my obligatory "Fuck the Duggars" stance to "Fuck the NFL".
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 11:23:51 GMT -6
End of briefing
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Post by jaygee on Mar 26, 2021 11:38:52 GMT -6
Lol
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Post by addymac on Mar 26, 2021 11:55:40 GMT -6
I love getting briefing updates here with dc2london’s words. It’s the highlight bc I picture Jen saying those things and it makes me chuckle every time. Feeds my soul.
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Post by byjove on Mar 26, 2021 12:14:28 GMT -6
Chad: Y U NO CALL ON FOX NEWS AT PRESSERS Jen: Didn't I just take multiple questions from you? Don't I call on you every goddamn day? Chad: well but I have to shout at him after he goes through the list of reporters to call on! And he's super nice to me which is cool but I"M NEVER ON THE LIST (POTUS is always given a list of who to call on and in what order. this is not new). Jen: K. I like your socks. FTR, she really did complement his socks. That wasn't DC commentary
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Mar 26, 2021 13:27:19 GMT -6
I thought the socks thing was a joke. AMAZING that it was not
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Post by snowyowl on Mar 26, 2021 13:54:30 GMT -6
Is there a concern about a decline in testing as more and more people become vaccinated? Jen: Definitely. There's funding in ARP to continue to expand testing, including in schools. The ARP gave resources to governors and schools to implement testing and we definitely want to make sure we are doing adequate testing to identify and address outbreaks. Should the NFL require testing and vaccinations for athletes and staff? jen: I don't run the NFL OMG of course they're not, I swear to pete, the goddamn NFL I have moved my obligatory "Fuck the Duggars" stance to "Fuck the NFL". Did this article get posted here? Because emphatic FUCK the NFL. www.google.com/amp/s/www.thenation.com/article/society/race-norming-nfl-concussions/tnamp/
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Post by overboard on Mar 26, 2021 14:34:03 GMT -6
Kaitlan: BUT WHAT IF CHINA MADE THE VIRUS IN A LAB? Jen: Calm down. Who the hell is he with? The blaze or something similar?
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 15:00:40 GMT -6
I thought the socks thing was a joke. AMAZING that it was not Oh she gets a kick out of cheeky fashion. A reporter was wearing a blue mask with flamingos on one day and she told him twice how it delighted her.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 26, 2021 15:03:49 GMT -6
Kaitlan: BUT WHAT IF CHINA MADE THE VIRUS IN A LAB? Jen: Calm down. Who the hell is he with? The blaze or something similar? Kaitlan is the chief white house correspondent for CNN. I side eye her bc she got there via Daily Caller which is Tucker Carlson's little pet project.
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Post by overboard on Mar 26, 2021 15:09:27 GMT -6
Who the hell is he with? The blaze or something similar? Kaitlan is the chief white house correspondent for CNN. I side eye her bc she got there via Daily Caller which is Tucker Carlson's little pet project. Ok, well sounds like side eye is warranted. Anybody who works/worked with Fucker gets a side eye.
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Post by jaygee on Mar 26, 2021 17:26:28 GMT -6
I might be going to hell but I laughed at the comment.
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Post by jaygee on Mar 26, 2021 17:29:12 GMT -6
As suspected.
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