Republican Senators are revolting against Mitch McConnell over his Trump-Russia coverup

[tinydancer]

McConnell knows damn well McCain wants to put on a bloody dog an pony show. With his mavericky self in charge.

All he is saying is let's let the committees that are already set up do their jobs. McCain just wants to be the star of the show again.

I am so glad he never became President.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that no select committee is needed to look into the Russian meddling in the US. presidential election.

McConnell in an interview that aired Monday with Kentucky Educational Television described Russian hacking as a "serious issue," according to The Washington Examiner.

But it "doesn't require" a special committee, he added.

"We have a Senate Intelligence Committee and a House Intelligence Committee, run by knowledgeable, responsible people," McConnell said.
"There's no question that the Russians were messing around in our election. It is a matter of genuine concern and it needs to be investigated."

"In the Senate, we're gonna investigate that in what we call regular order," he said.

The Kentucky Republican said he thinks the Senate Intelligence Committee is "fully capable of handling this."

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaig...mittee-needed-to-investigate-russian-meddling

 

[Eaglewings]

The TrumpenOrangeFuhrer has much to hide in his relationship with the Russians.

And the Russian hacking is something Mitch is trying to hide, and his efforts are beginning to unravel.

Republican Senators are revolting against Mitch McConnell over his Trump-Russia coverup

The chorus of Republican Senators revolting against their own Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, is now reaching a fever pitch. McConnell has been going out of his way to try to contain any investigation of Russia’s role in rigging the election for Donald Trump, keeping it limited to an existing committee so he can control it. But one by one, Republicans in the Senate are taking a stand against him in the name of forcing the creation of a Select Committee to investigate the matter properly.

The rebellion began when two influential longtime Republican Senators, John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, issued a joint statement with leading Senate Democrats demanding that a Select Committee be created. But while McConnell ultimately agreed to go along with a Trump-Russia investigation in a bizarrely uncomfortable video statement, he’s been attempting to pigeon hole it into the existing intelligence committee.

Not good enough, says Republican Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado, who according to Politico is introducing a bill which would create a Select Committee to investigate the election cyberterrorism. This will force Mitch McConnell to either allow a Senate-wide vote to take place on it, or make himself look guilty by refusing to allow legislation from his own party to come to the floor. But McConnell may have something specific to hide here.

John McCain and Lindsey Graham are not a "chorus." They are the same two #NeverTrumper dead enders who are always "reaching across the aisle" to help Democrats defeat the Republican agenda.

3/4 of the GOP was #NeverTrump even your house speaker Paul Ryan...now they are kissing Trumps ass acting like they always supported him..

 

[Eaglewings]

McConnell knows damn well McCain wants to put on a bloody dog an pony show. With his mavericky self in charge.

All he is saying is let's let the committees that are already set up do their jobs. McCain just wants to be the star of the show again.

I am so glad he never became President.

© Getty
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that no select committee is needed to look into the Russian meddling in the US. presidential election.

McConnell in an interview that aired Monday with Kentucky Educational Television described Russian hacking as a "serious issue," according to The Washington Examiner.

But it "doesn't require" a special committee, he added.

"We have a Senate Intelligence Committee and a House Intelligence Committee, run by knowledgeable, responsible people," McConnell said.
"There's no question that the Russians were messing around in our election. It is a matter of genuine concern and it needs to be investigated."

"In the Senate, we're gonna investigate that in what we call regular order," he said.

The Kentucky Republican said he thinks the Senate Intelligence Committee is "fully capable of handling this."

McConnell stands firm: No select committee needed to investigate Russian meddling

Why shouldn't there be a Bi- Partisan committee?

This is a big deal, why is McConnell minimizing it?

He is about as crooked as they come...Old Turtle Fart Face..

 

[bripat9643]

The TrumpenOrangeFuhrer has much to hide in his relationship with the Russians.

And the Russian hacking is something Mitch is trying to hide, and his efforts are beginning to unravel.

Republican Senators are revolting against Mitch McConnell over his Trump-Russia coverup

The chorus of Republican Senators revolting against their own Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, is now reaching a fever pitch. McConnell has been going out of his way to try to contain any investigation of Russia’s role in rigging the election for Donald Trump, keeping it limited to an existing committee so he can control it. But one by one, Republicans in the Senate are taking a stand against him in the name of forcing the creation of a Select Committee to investigate the matter properly.

The rebellion began when two influential longtime Republican Senators, John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, issued a joint statement with leading Senate Democrats demanding that a Select Committee be created. But while McConnell ultimately agreed to go along with a Trump-Russia investigation in a bizarrely uncomfortable video statement, he’s been attempting to pigeon hole it into the existing intelligence committee.

Not good enough, says Republican Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado, who according to Politico is introducing a bill which would create a Select Committee to investigate the election cyberterrorism. This will force Mitch McConnell to either allow a Senate-wide vote to take place on it, or make himself look guilty by refusing to allow legislation from his own party to come to the floor. But McConnell may have something specific to hide here.

John McCain and Lindsey Graham are not a "chorus." They are the same two #NeverTrumper dead enders who are always "reaching across the aisle" to help Democrats defeat the Republican agenda.

3/4 of the GOP was #NeverTrump even your house speaker Paul Ryan...now they are kissing Trumps ass acting like they always supported him..

Wrong, asshole. Only the establishment GOP are #NeverTrump. That means mostly politicians, billionaires and a few media personalities. Obviously, the Republicans who voted Trump are not #neverTrump.

 

[bripat9643]

McConnell knows damn well McCain wants to put on a bloody dog an pony show. With his mavericky self in charge.

All he is saying is let's let the committees that are already set up do their jobs. McCain just wants to be the star of the show again.

I am so glad he never became President.

© Getty
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that no select committee is needed to look into the Russian meddling in the US. presidential election.

McConnell in an interview that aired Monday with Kentucky Educational Television described Russian hacking as a "serious issue," according to The Washington Examiner.

But it "doesn't require" a special committee, he added.

"We have a Senate Intelligence Committee and a House Intelligence Committee, run by knowledgeable, responsible people," McConnell said.
"There's no question that the Russians were messing around in our election. It is a matter of genuine concern and it needs to be investigated."

"In the Senate, we're gonna investigate that in what we call regular order," he said.

The Kentucky Republican said he thinks the Senate Intelligence Committee is "fully capable of handling this."

McConnell stands firm: No select committee needed to investigate Russian meddling

Why shouldn't there be a Bi- Partisan committee?

This is a big deal, why is McConnell minimizing it?

He is about as crooked as they come...Old Turtle Fart Face..

We don't need any kangaroo courts to help Democrats attempts to delegitimize the Trump presidency. Any Republican pol who cooperates with this shit is going to incur the wrath of all the voters who voted for Trump.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

We should put Uncle Vlad on the $20

 

[CrusaderFrank]

McConnell knows damn well McCain wants to put on a bloody dog an pony show. With his mavericky self in charge.

All he is saying is let's let the committees that are already set up do their jobs. McCain just wants to be the star of the show again.

I am so glad he never became President.

© Getty
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that no select committee is needed to look into the Russian meddling in the US. presidential election.

McConnell in an interview that aired Monday with Kentucky Educational Television described Russian hacking as a "serious issue," according to The Washington Examiner.

But it "doesn't require" a special committee, he added.

"We have a Senate Intelligence Committee and a House Intelligence Committee, run by knowledgeable, responsible people," McConnell said.
"There's no question that the Russians were messing around in our election. It is a matter of genuine concern and it needs to be investigated."

"In the Senate, we're gonna investigate that in what we call regular order," he said.

The Kentucky Republican said he thinks the Senate Intelligence Committee is "fully capable of handling this."

McConnell stands firm: No select committee needed to investigate Russian meddling

Why shouldn't there be a Bi- Partisan committee?

This is a big deal, why is McConnell minimizing it?

He is about as crooked as they come...Old Turtle Fart Face..

We don't need any kangaroo courts to help Democrats attempts to delegitimize the Trump presidency. Any Republican pol who cooperates with this shit is going to incur the wrath of all the voters who voted for Trump.

Swamp their phonelines until they surrender

 

[ClosedCaption]

Yeah Jake has linked to that blogger before. Just a blogger with a real hate on for Trump.

And fake bloggers too! Is anyone keeping a list?

 

[tinydancer]

McConnell knows damn well McCain wants to put on a bloody dog an pony show. With his mavericky self in charge.

All he is saying is let's let the committees that are already set up do their jobs. McCain just wants to be the star of the show again.

I am so glad he never became President.

© Getty
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that no select committee is needed to look into the Russian meddling in the US. presidential election.

McConnell in an interview that aired Monday with Kentucky Educational Television described Russian hacking as a "serious issue," according to The Washington Examiner.

But it "doesn't require" a special committee, he added.

"We have a Senate Intelligence Committee and a House Intelligence Committee, run by knowledgeable, responsible people," McConnell said.
"There's no question that the Russians were messing around in our election. It is a matter of genuine concern and it needs to be investigated."

"In the Senate, we're gonna investigate that in what we call regular order," he said.

The Kentucky Republican said he thinks the Senate Intelligence Committee is "fully capable of handling this."

McConnell stands firm: No select committee needed to investigate Russian meddling

Why shouldn't there be a Bi- Partisan committee?

This is a big deal, why is McConnell minimizing it?

He is about as crooked as they come...Old Turtle Fart Face..

Seriously you don't know that the committee has always been bi partisan? Sheesh. Can't say I blame you. McCain is making it out to be R dominated and just not good enough, Here. Read and learn. When you learn this you will understand that McCain just wants "to be the man". The arrogant prick.

Disclaimer: I know once upon a time he was a war hero but now he's just a son of a bitch.

Overview of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Responsibilities and Activities

Mission: The Committee was created by the Senate in 1976 to “oversee and make continuing studies of the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government,” to “submit to the Senate appropriate proposals for legislation and report to the Senate concerning such intelligence activities and programs,” and to “provide vigilant legislative oversight over the intelligence activities of the United States to assure that such activities are in conformity with the Constitution and laws of the United States.”

Composition: The Committee has 15 Senators: eight from the majority party and seven from the minority.

The one-seat majority is dictated by Senate resolution and, unlike most other committees, does not change in proportion with the overall Senate ratio of majority to minority membership. The Committee structure is intended to reflect the nonpartisan nature of intelligence and encourage the Committee to work in a bipartisan manner.

By resolution, the 15 SSCI members include two members (one per side) from the Appropriations, Armed Services, Foreign Relations, and Judiciary Committees in order to ensure appropriate coordination with those Committees. The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee serve as ex officio SSCI members.

More at link:

About the Committee | Intelligence Committee

 

[ClosedCaption]

Why is it that every person who was begging for the evidence now are screaming to keep it secret?

Why do the same bunch who said there was no evidence now are concerned that the evidence would deligitimize Trump? ....Like they know something is there after screaming there wasnt anything there?

And if it does show Russia helped Trump then why is Trump more important than our democracy?

I mean if we find a link should we immediately drop it for Trump's sake?

 

[bripat9643]

Why is it that every person who was begging for the evidence now are screaming to keep it secret?

Why do the same bunch who said there was no evidence now are concerned that the evidence would deligitimize Trump? ....Like they know something is there after screaming there wasnt anything there?

And if it does show Russia helped Trump then why is Trump more important than our democracy?

I mean if we find a link should we immediately drop it for Trump's sake?

"Evidence" of what, douche bag?

 

[Eaglewings]

McConnell knows damn well McCain wants to put on a bloody dog an pony show. With his mavericky self in charge.

All he is saying is let's let the committees that are already set up do their jobs. McCain just wants to be the star of the show again.

I am so glad he never became President.

© Getty
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that no select committee is needed to look into the Russian meddling in the US. presidential election.

McConnell in an interview that aired Monday with Kentucky Educational Television described Russian hacking as a "serious issue," according to The Washington Examiner.

But it "doesn't require" a special committee, he added.

"We have a Senate Intelligence Committee and a House Intelligence Committee, run by knowledgeable, responsible people," McConnell said.
"There's no question that the Russians were messing around in our election. It is a matter of genuine concern and it needs to be investigated."

"In the Senate, we're gonna investigate that in what we call regular order," he said.

The Kentucky Republican said he thinks the Senate Intelligence Committee is "fully capable of handling this."

McConnell stands firm: No select committee needed to investigate Russian meddling

Why shouldn't there be a Bi- Partisan committee?

This is a big deal, why is McConnell minimizing it?

He is about as crooked as they come...Old Turtle Fart Face..

We don't need any kangaroo courts to help Democrats attempts to delegitimize the Trump presidency. Any Republican pol who cooperates with this shit is going to incur the wrath of all the voters who voted for Trump.

I would think that the Trumps would want to see exactly what happened with a Bi-Partisan standing, investicagting a possible RUSSIA HACK.......
Otherwise it is going to hang over his 4 years like heavy smog.

Now i supported Trump until he picked Pence, I didn't like his pick
Trump was getting slammed by most of the GOP, as well as News Fox who hated him, until they hate to support him/

They tried to cheat Trump all through the primaries..

3/4 of the republicans think Trump is a joke, but have to support him.

 

[bripat9643]

McConnell knows damn well McCain wants to put on a bloody dog an pony show. With his mavericky self in charge.

All he is saying is let's let the committees that are already set up do their jobs. McCain just wants to be the star of the show again.

I am so glad he never became President.

© Getty
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that no select committee is needed to look into the Russian meddling in the US. presidential election.

McConnell in an interview that aired Monday with Kentucky Educational Television described Russian hacking as a "serious issue," according to The Washington Examiner.

But it "doesn't require" a special committee, he added.

"We have a Senate Intelligence Committee and a House Intelligence Committee, run by knowledgeable, responsible people," McConnell said.
"There's no question that the Russians were messing around in our election. It is a matter of genuine concern and it needs to be investigated."

"In the Senate, we're gonna investigate that in what we call regular order," he said.

The Kentucky Republican said he thinks the Senate Intelligence Committee is "fully capable of handling this."

McConnell stands firm: No select committee needed to investigate Russian meddling

Why shouldn't there be a Bi- Partisan committee?

This is a big deal, why is McConnell minimizing it?

He is about as crooked as they come...Old Turtle Fart Face..

We don't need any kangaroo courts to help Democrats attempts to delegitimize the Trump presidency. Any Republican pol who cooperates with this shit is going to incur the wrath of all the voters who voted for Trump.

I would think that the Trumps would want to see exactly what happened with a Bi-Partisan standing, investicagting a possible RUSSIA HACK.......
Otherwise it is going to hang over his 4 years like heavy smog.

Now i supported Trump until he picked Pence, I didn't like his pick
Trump was getting slammed by most of the GOP, as well as News Fox who hated him, until they hate to support him/

They tried to cheat Trump all through the primaries..

3/4 of the republicans think Trump is a joke, but have to support him.

Why would Trump want to provide all the douche bag Dims a platform where they can dispense their fake news? You morons just don't get it: Republicans are wise to all your tricks.

If 3/4 of Republicans think Trump is a joke, then why did 90% of the vote for him?

You're obviously a moron.

 

[ClosedCaption]

Why is it that every person who was begging for the evidence now are screaming to keep it secret?

Why do the same bunch who said there was no evidence now are concerned that the evidence would deligitimize Trump? ....Like they know something is there after screaming there wasnt anything there?

And if it does show Russia helped Trump then why is Trump more important than our democracy?

I mean if we find a link should we immediately drop it for Trump's sake?

"Evidence" of what, douche bag?

Whatever the evidence is of...why are you screaming for it be secret after just last week crying that you wanted to see it?

You would be terrible at poker.

 

[JimH52]

What are you afraid will come out, td? These hacking investigations are going to happen.

Maybe Putee and Comrade Stump are closer than anyone thinks.

 

[my2¢]

I'm not too comfortable with these investigations like Benghazi and how this one is starting out where emphasis is far too much on the motive instead of getting to the facts.

 

[bripat9643]

Why is it that every person who was begging for the evidence now are screaming to keep it secret?

Why do the same bunch who said there was no evidence now are concerned that the evidence would deligitimize Trump? ....Like they know something is there after screaming there wasnt anything there?

And if it does show Russia helped Trump then why is Trump more important than our democracy?

I mean if we find a link should we immediately drop it for Trump's sake?

"Evidence" of what, douche bag?

Whatever the evidence is of...why are you screaming for it be secret after just last week crying that you wanted to see it?

You would be terrible at poker.

When did I ever cry about Russian hacking? Only Hillary supporting douche bags have ever whined about Russian hacking.

 

[ClosedCaption]

What are you afraid will come out, td? These hacking investigations are going to happen.

Maybe Putee and Comrade Stump are closer than anyone thinks.

Tappydancer wants the evidence just not in public. And if it's linked to Trump the investigations should stop immediately for the good of Trump...I bet you thought I was going to say for the good of America but that's secondary to supporting Trump.

 

[JimH52]

Putin is looking forward to free reign in Eastern Europe. He may be able to reassemble the old USSR while Stump is in office.

 

[ClosedCaption]

Why is it that every person who was begging for the evidence now are screaming to keep it secret?

Why do the same bunch who said there was no evidence now are concerned that the evidence would deligitimize Trump? ....Like they know something is there after screaming there wasnt anything there?

And if it does show Russia helped Trump then why is Trump more important than our democracy?

I mean if we find a link should we immediately drop it for Trump's sake?

"Evidence" of what, douche bag?

Whatever the evidence is of...why are you screaming for it be secret after just last week crying that you wanted to see it?

You would be terrible at poker.

When did I ever cry about Russian hacking? Only Hillary supporting douche bags have ever whined about Russian hacking.

Really? You wanted the evidence last week and now you dont? Why the sudden reversal?