Shocker: White House Says No Need To Appoint A Special Prosecutor To Investigate IRS

[Stephanie]

Obama should RESIGN..if he is as clueless as he says he is about what his administration is doing..He is Unfit to be President

By Meghashyam Mali - 05/30/13 07:23 AM ET

Shocker: White House Says No Need To Appoint A Special Prosecutor To Investigate IRS Scandal…




76 percent of America begs to differ.

Via TPM:

The White House views appointing a special prosecutor to investigate misconduct at the Internal Revenue service as an unnecessary step, despite calls from many Republicans to do so.

“There are a lot of people looking at this from a lot of different perspectives,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters on Air Force One Thursday. “We’re confident those who need to be held accountable will be.”

Congress and the IRS are already investigating the tax agency’s improper scrutiny of conservative groups during the run up to the 2012 election. A Quinnipiac University pollreleased Thursday found that 76 percent of American believe a special prosecutor should be appointed.

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Poll: 76 percent want special prosecutor to investigate IRS scandal

By Meghashyam Mali - 05/30/13 07:23 AM ET


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A new poll finds an overwhelming majority support appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) targeting of political groups.

A Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday shows 76 percent want a special counsel to 17 percent opposing.

The idea has strong support across all parties, with 88 percent of Republicans, 63 percent of Democrats and 78 percent of independents calling for a special prosecutor.

“There is overwhelming bipartisan support for a special prosecutor to investigate the IRS," said Quinnipiac University Polling Institute Assistant Director Peter Brown in a statement. "Voters apparently don't like the idea of Attorney General Eric Holder investigating the matter himself, perhaps because they don't exactly think highly of him.”

Holder, who would appoint a special investigator, holds a negative 23 to 39 percent approval rating.

Both Republicans and Democrats have expressed anger over the IRS scandal, but lawmakers on both sides are split over the need to appoint a special prosecutor.

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[RoadVirus]

Got something to hide, do we?

 

[Book of Jeremiah]

It isn't up to them. It is up to Congress.

 

[Stephanie]

It isn't up to them. It is up to Congress.

call your Representative and demand one be appointed..

thanks

 

[Sallow]

There isn't a need.

There really was no scandal.

Looks like what happened was that after Citizen's United the IRS got flooded with 501c requests. They had limited resources so they "profiled" using key words.

There's no law against doing that.

And it seems other government agencies do it and the consequences are much more serious, including loss of life.

It also seems they did it to Liberal groups..and denied MORE liberal group 501 c status than they did conservative groups.

And actually..501 cs like CrossRoads GPS violated even the IRS regulations by spending millions in ads to get Republicans elected.

The IRS regulations themselves have been breaking the law for 50 years.

So..2 things need to happen.

1. The law and the IRS regulations regarding 501cs need to comport.
2. The IRS needs additional funding and resources.

And that's it. Special Prosecutors on a fishing expedition is exactly what this country DOES NOT NEED.

 

[Oddball]

There isn't a need.

There really was no scandal.

If this were BOOOOOSH! you'd be shitting your pants and we all know it.

Hack.

 

[Stephanie]

There isn't a need.

There really was no scandal.

If this were BOOOOOSH! you'd be shitting your pants and we all know it.

Hack.

Marching in the streets with signs of Bush looking like Hitler, Mother Sheehan would be camped on the Bush's property peeing the bushes when they had go...and you know the rest..Now there is no need..and no scandal

 

[rightwinger]

Maybe you should identify the law that was broken before you identify a special prosecutor

 

[Old Rocks]

Shocker, no one but the wingnuts care about this so-called 'shocker'. There are far too many tax exempt poltical organizations, left and right, as it stands. Simply erase the exemption for all of them, and make it law that all have to open the books as to who the donors are.

 

[PredFan]

Not to worry, obama will put the Attourney General on the case.

 

[Stephanie]

Shocker, no one but the wingnuts care about this so-called 'shocker'. There are far too many tax exempt poltical organizations, left and right, as it stands. Simply erase the exemption for all of them, and make it law that all have to open the books as to who the donors are.

well sure, AFTER their dirty deed done to the Tea Party you come with this..

 

[rightwinger]

Shocker, no one but the wingnuts care about this so-called 'shocker'. There are far too many tax exempt poltical organizations, left and right, as it stands. Simply erase the exemption for all of them, and make it law that all have to open the books as to who the donors are.

well sure, AFTER their dirty deed done to the Tea Party you come with this..

What damage was done to the Tea Party? Were they denied tax status? What crime was committed?

 

[Stephanie]

Shocker, no one but the wingnuts care about this so-called 'shocker'. There are far too many tax exempt poltical organizations, left and right, as it stands. Simply erase the exemption for all of them, and make it law that all have to open the books as to who the donors are.

well sure, AFTER their dirty deed done to the Tea Party you come with this..

What damage was done to the Tea Party? Were they denied tax status? What crime was committed?

why do you think they are investigating it...we will find out then if and what.., not that you care

 

[PredFan]

well sure, AFTER their dirty deed done to the Tea Party you come with this..

What damage was done to the Tea Party? Were they denied tax status? What crime was committed?

why do you think they are investigating it...we will find out then if and what.., not that you care

Yeah, it's funny how all of the libs here on the USMB have all the answers but yet the people in Washington are still investigating. Perhaps they should ask Rightwinger what to do.

 

[rightwinger]

What damage was done to the Tea Party? Were they denied tax status? What crime was committed?

why do you think they are investigating it...we will find out then if and what.., not that you care

Yeah, it's funny how all of the libs here on the USMB have all the answers but yet the people in Washington are still investigating. Perhaps they should ask Rightwinger what to do.

The methodology that Republicans object so strenuously to resulted in more Liberal organizations being denied tax exempt status than Conservative organizations

So, where exactly is your "scandal"??

 

[Stephanie]

why do you think they are investigating it...we will find out then if and what.., not that you care

Yeah, it's funny how all of the libs here on the USMB have all the answers but yet the people in Washington are still investigating. Perhaps they should ask Rightwinger what to do.

The methodology that Republicans object so strenuously to resulted in more Liberal organizations being denied tax exempt status than Conservative organizations

So, where exactly is your "scandal"??

don't worry over it, the people involved will

 

[Stephanie]

What damage was done to the Tea Party? Were they denied tax status? What crime was committed?

why do you think they are investigating it...we will find out then if and what.., not that you care

Yeah, it's funny how all of the libs here on the USMB have all the answers but yet the people in Washington are still investigating. Perhaps they should ask Rightwinger what to do.

oh yeah, they know it all, don't ya know..

 

[rightwinger]

Yeah, it's funny how all of the libs here on the USMB have all the answers but yet the people in Washington are still investigating. Perhaps they should ask Rightwinger what to do.

The methodology that Republicans object so strenuously to resulted in more Liberal organizations being denied tax exempt status than Conservative organizations

So, where exactly is your "scandal"??

don't worry over it, the people involved will

Still looking for your "scandal"

Having a Democratic President is no longer sufficient grounds