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hexola

(4,835 posts)
4. In what way does Barr represent "draining the swamp"? Did you hear him introduce his family?
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 10:29 AM
Jan 2019

They are all gov't attorneys! Papa alligator and all the babies!

Ninga

(8,998 posts)
5. Finestein, once again, giving a clinic on how to get to the heart of the matter.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 10:29 AM
Jan 2019

Can't wait for Klobuchar, Harris and Hirono! Bam!

 

hexola

(4,835 posts)
9. I just didn't get that? Leahy was stammering - resorting to junk like "imminent domain"
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 11:05 AM
Jan 2019

Seemed like more an issue for a cynical play to Conservatives - who are normally frightened by scarry imminent domain issues...

No traction...

 

Adrahil

(13,340 posts)
11. No one has asked him....
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 11:09 AM
Jan 2019

.... "If this is based on your speculation, then why did you feel compelled to write a 20 page memo? That seems more like advocacy that simply voicing an opinion."

 

hexola

(4,835 posts)
14. I liked when Barr cited his role in reducing crime with Regan, Clinton, Bush
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 11:19 AM
Jan 2019

via getting tougher on gun crime...seemed like an answer they weren't expecting.

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