Support NeoGAF

[RPGCrazied]

GOP press conf coming up

That should be a disaster.

 

[BoogieWoogie]

GOP press conf coming up

Jesus Christ here we go. Opening up an investigation into Hilary Clinton I'm sure.

 

[Steve Youngblood]

The "Both sides" argument continues...

I'm honestly trying to figure out how this is supposed to work. What I mean is let's just play along for a moment and assume that the accusation is true. Every word of it. Sure, let's look into it and if there was any wrongdoing then by all means prosecute. But really, who cares? John Podesta? The Clintons? Why would this be a bigger, more pressing matter than the current investigation?

 

[Krakatoa]

Man, this is such a mess. I'm glad the FBI are investigating as well.

 

[theWB27]

GOP press conf coming up

any links?

 

[RPGCrazied]

Man, this is such a mess. I'm glad the FBI are investigating as well.

Led by Comey, don't get your hopes up.

 

[rambis]

Zerohedge is garbage.

lol zerohedge, get outta here

Ah ok. I still do wonder about the claims though. The main thing is that Trump doesnt seem to understand that most sensible people don't have unwavering loyalty to politicians rather its Hillary or even Obama. He thinks that trying to shine the spotlight on them will get him out of hot water but it just makes the case for a fuller investigation which his team seems to be desperately trying to avoid.

The "Both sides" argument continues...

Excuse me?

 

[sazzy]

any links?

it's on CNN

also

https://www.washingtonpost.com/worl...ec57_story.html?tid=ss&utm_term=.6f6913287907

The Trump administration sought to block former acting attorney general Sally Yates from testifying to Congress in the House investigation of links between Russian officials and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, The Washington Post has learned, a position that is likely to further anger Democrats who have accused Republicans of trying to damage the inquiry.

 

[Sectorseven]

Is Zerohedge factually wrong?

 

[dynamitejim]

Trump administration sought to block Sally Yates from testifying to Congress on Russia

The Trump administration sought to block former acting attorney general Sally Yates from testifying to Congress in the House investigation of links between Russian officials and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, The Washington Post has learned, a position that is likely to further anger Democrats who have accused Republicans of trying to damage the inquiry.

 

[Krakatoa]

Led by Comey, don't get your hopes up.

I'm hopeful the FBI would value the country over politics.

 

[Poor GRIMES]

Trump administration sought to block Sally Yates from testifying to Congress on Russia

This is not something an innocent person would do

 

[RPGCrazied]

I'm hopeful the FBI would value the country over politics.

That worked well during the election no? /s

 

[Krakatoa]

That worked well during the election no? /s

Maybe, but I have a feeling there was a larger stake at play.

 

[smokeymicpot]

Yates’ lawyer sent letter Friday to WH saying she intended to provide House Intel Cmte info re Flynn. That day, Nunes cancelled open hearing

Oh shit.

 

[rambis]

I'm honestly trying to figure out how this is supposed to work. What I mean is let's just play along for a moment and assume that the accusation is true. Every word of it. Sure, let's look into it and if there was any wrongdoing then by all means prosecute. But really, who cares? John Podesta? The Clintons? Why would this be a bigger, more pressing matter than the current investigation?

This is kinda my point. He's deflecting like people are actually trying to protect Hillary or something. By all means, investigate them all.

Led by Comey, don't get your hopes up.

People have to stop this Comey bashing. There's not many good reasons to question his loyalty.

 

[x24hrs2livex]

Trump administration sought to block Sally Yates from testifying to Congress on Russia

A former CIA chief of Staff Jeremy Bash said this on tv last night. This is whole situation is starting to get scary.

Yates’ lawyer sent letter Friday to WH saying she intended to provide House Intel Cmte info re Flynn. That day, Nunes cancelled open hearing

Oh shit.

Link??

 

[Chained Prometheus]

Maybe, but I have a feeling there was a larger stake at play.

Agreed. As much as I know folks here would have preferred Comey not acting the way he did and having Hillary as President right now, it seems like Comey was forced to make the play that he did... and considering how far spread the Russia ties seem to be in the GOP right now, even beyond Trump's own team, it may actually be the right call on Comey's part anyway.

If Comey hadn't said anything and Trump had lost the election, you can bet that the GOP would have blasted him immediately for not bringing up the Hillary thing and used that as means to delegitimize his investigation into Trump's campaign and thus any further Russian ties to the GOP.

 

[tedrotheredro]

Nunes just played dumb walking through a hall with reporters all around.

"Ask the democrats these questions"
"Nothing has been cancelled"
"You guys are just speculating"
"Why wouldn't I stay on as chair?"
"I've already answered those questions"

Surreal.

 

[SJurgenson]

Yates' lawyer sent letter Friday to WH saying she intended to provide House Intel Cmte info re Flynn. That day, Nunes cancelled open hearing

Oh shit.

Link??

It's the last two paragraphs in the Washington Post article linked in your quote:

Yates' lawyer then sent a letter Friday to the White House lawyer, McGahn, saying that any claim of privilege ”has been waived as a result of the multiple public comments of current senior White House officials describing the January 2017 communications. Nevertheless, I am advising the White House of Ms. Yates' intention to provide information.''

That same day, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Devin Nunes, announced he would not go forward with the public hearing that was to feature Yates' testimony.

 

[Felix Lighter]

Well with this new deflection it's pretty obvious that the House investigation is beyond recovery. GOP is digging in their heals so no hope of Nunes removal from the committee and no hope of an independent investigation.

 

[rambis]

It's the last two paragraphs in the Washington Post article linked in your quote:

Wow. This is so damning. The press needs to press Nunes hard and do it now

 

[gcubed]

Well with this new deflection it's pretty obvious that the House investigation is beyond recovery. GOP is digging in their heals so no hope of Nunes removal from the committee and no hope of an independent investigation.

He'll be gone by the end of the week

 

[Servbot24]

I'm hopeful the FBI would value the country over politics.

How?

 

[x24hrs2livex]

It's the last two paragraphs in the Washington Post article linked in your quote:

Haha I can't read WP articles, since I'm not a subscriber. I mooch ed all I could when Sessions recused himself.

 

[RustyNails]

He'll be gone by the end of the week

With Louie Gohmert as his replacement? Thats whats bothering me at night. Who will Ryan pick as his replacement?

 

[smokeymicpot]

In gaggle, Nunes would NOT say if the WH asked him to scrap the hearing to prevent Sally Yates from testifying

https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/846730155250728966

 

[BoogieWoogie]

In gaggle, Nunes would NOT say if the WH asked him to scrap the hearing to prevent Sally Yates from testifying

https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/846730155250728966

Wow not even a denial??

 

[Felix Lighter]

I'm not worried about Comey or the other intelligence agencies with this. Trump has directly attacked them all with insane lies. I imagine at this point Comey wants nothing more in the world than to bring down this corrupt, inept joke of an administration.

 

[smokeymicpot]

I'm not worried about Comey or the other intelligence agencies with this. Trump has directly attacked them all with insane lies. I imagine at this point Comey wants nothing more in the world than to bring down this corrupt, inept joke of an administration.

Comey is doing his investigation and that is it. This bullshit in the House is all Nunes and Trumps team.

 

[Felix Lighter]

Comey is doing his investigation and that is it. This bullshit in the House is all Nunes and Trumps team.

Yes I know, I was just responding to earlier posts about people lacking confidence in the FBI investigation.

 

[sunshine and gasoline]

In gaggle, Nunes would NOT say if the WH asked him to scrap the hearing to prevent Sally Yates from testifying

https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/846730155250728966

Nunes is way way in over his head. He should just quit and go hide in some hole while praying that people forget him.

 

[gcubed]

With Louie Gohmert as his replacement? Thats whats bothering me at night. Who will Ryan pick as his replacement?

You surely jest

 

[BoogieWoogie]

Did the GOP press conference already happen?

 

[blackflag]

In gaggle, Nunes would NOT say if the WH asked him to scrap the hearing to prevent Sally Yates from testifying

https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/846730155250728966

Wow he is really not good at this.

 

[Future PhaZe]

This is....insane.

 

[RustyNails]

You surely jest

 

[RPGCrazied]

Not one question about Nunes to Paul Ryan at his conference? Really?

 

[Futurevoid]

Not one question about Nunes to Paul Ryan at his conference? Really?

It was literally the first question.

They asked him if Nunes should recuse himself. Ryan said no.

 

[ivajz]

Not one question about Nunes to Paul Ryan at his conference? Really?

There was one.

Kasie Hunt‏
@kasie

Just asked @SpeakerRyan: Should Devin Nunes recuse himself from Russia investigation? Does he know the source of Nunes' info?

"No and no."

https://twitter.com/kasie/status/846737904047149058

 

[Vectorman]

It was literally the first question.

And fucking Ryan still said no. What a son of a bitch.

 

[smokeymicpot]

Not one question about Nunes to Paul Ryan at his conference? Really?

Both answers were no.

 

[RPGCrazied]

And fucking Ryan still said no. What a son of a bitch.

Both answers were no.

Didn't hear the question, but that is a pathetic answer.

 

[metalslimer]

Ryan tying himself to this when shit goes down

 

[sazzy]

Nunes just played dumb walking through a hall with reporters all around.

"Ask the democrats these questions"
"Nothing has been cancelled"
"You guys are just speculating"
"Why wouldn't I stay on as chair?"
"I've already answered those questions"

Surreal.

answering questions with questions.

he's guilty.

 

[Saint Gregory]

I really can't believe that there's nothing whatsoever that the Democrats can do about this insane blatant corruption right in our faces. It shouldn't even be up to Ryan or any other Republican leader at this point, Nunes should step down and an independent council should be heading this investigation.

 

[CHC]

Something has to give, here. This is just offensively blatant.

 

[hitme]

The American people can't do anything until the Democrats take control of the House/Senate/both in two years. Unless there's a miracle, we'll be suffocating in this lunacy.

 

[super-heated plasma]

That press conference worries me that they are gonna have another health care vote. I think that's thread worthy, but I am unable to make it at the moment.

 

[SJurgenson]

That press conference worries me that they are gonna have another health care vote. I think that's thread worthy, but I am unable to make it at the moment.

After that public failure, there is no way they could get enough votes on anything health care related before the reconciliation period ends.