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Says Biden must get the Security briefs
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https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/12/politics/republican-senators-biden-classified-briefings/index.html
Two top GOP senators told CNN on Thursday that Joe Biden should have access to classified briefings, the latest indication that Republicans acknowledge the President-elect is likely on his way to the White House despite President Donald Trump's refusal to accept the results.
"I would think -- especially on classified briefings -- answer is yes," said Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who as president pro tempore is the most senior Republican in the chamber.
Senate Majority Whip John Thune of South Dakota also told CNN that Biden should have access to classified briefings.
"Well, I think that it probably makes sense to prepare for all contingencies," Thune said when asked if Biden should get briefings. "And as these election challenges play out in court, I don't have a problem with, and I think it's important from a national security standpoint, continuity. And you've seen other members suggesting that. I think that makes sense."
Bettie
(16,069 posts)Chuck's lips have been pretty much attached to that orange behind for a while.
Joni will never stop kissing his ass though.
icwlmuscyia
(296 posts)He is a different animal with an election approaching.
sandensea
(21,597 posts)Brains, that'll be more difficult.
Celerity
(43,091 posts)I guess going into your mid to late 80's (and now into your 90's with Feinstein, Inhofe, perhaps Grassley, and probably Shelby, and almost Pat Roberts, but he is retiring, or he would have made it too) is now the norm for many, if not the majority in the Senate when they hit these very advanced ages.
Before this, there were only 4 Senators ever in US history who served in their 90's : Theodore F. Green, Carl Hayden, Robert Byrd, and Strom Thurmond (100yo and a senile lump of shit long before that) Only Hayden was still fully healthy and actually completely sound at the end.
Only one House Rep has ever, in US history, served into their 90's, Ralph Hall. Don Young, if he runs and wins again in 2022, would be the 2nd. Eddie Bernice Johnson would have to run in 2022 and 2024 and then she would be the third.
MontanaMama
(23,295 posts)The Biden/Harris team need the security briefs an access to government computers, facilities and funds. Pronto.
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)I think intervention from people like Grassley could move the needle.
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)contact form. Unlike congresspersons, anyone can write to a senator.
https://www.grassley.senate.gov/constituents/questions-and-comments
Please, anyone who has the time or interest, please write to Senator Grassley and ask him to contact Emily Murphy at GSA to get this process rolling!
MontanaMama
(23,295 posts)Thank you for the link. I'm on it.
calimary
(81,107 posts)Wyden & Merkley: get Grassley on this!!! If you dont, and theres a national emergency, thatll be on YOUR head!
malaise
(268,693 posts)liberalla
(9,224 posts)Mike 03
(16,616 posts)Grassley has been nervous ever since the leak that he was working with Ron Johnson on the Hunter Biden shit. He backed away from that, and now he's backing away from this. Maybe considering the matter of his reputation?
Thank you for posting this. I missed it.
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)Grassley Questions DOJ on Biden Family FARA Compliance
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on the Justice Department to evaluate whether Hunter and James Biden should have registered as foreign agents for their business arrangements with the Chinese government-back energy company CEFC. The company was actively seeking to build influence in the United States when it partnered with the Bidens.
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) is a content-neutral law that promotes transparency by requiring individuals to register with the Justice Department if they are acting as an agent of a foreign government or enterprise to influence U.S. policy or public opinion. In a letter to Attorney General William Barr, Grassley is seeking details on what steps, if any, the Justice Department has taken to determine whether the Bidens complied with FARA.
More: https://kiow.com/2020/11/10/grassley-questions-doj-on-biden-family-fara-compliance/
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)Thank you for the information, though.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Too bad you didn't actually DO something about this out-of-control madman back in February when you had the chance. I'm sure Donald is totally inclined to listen to you now that he's gotten everything he wanted out of you. If you look in the mirror and see a Charms Blow Pop, don't be surprised, sucker.
Canoe52
(2,948 posts)Kills Con should have been removed from office after he was impeached
MerryBlooms
(11,756 posts)Blasphemer
(3,261 posts)When it comes down it, the GOP will back away from Trump. Creating anxieties about a potential civil war is not good for the bottom line.
yardwork
(61,538 posts)The CEOs and boards of huge multinational corporations are not going to sit by and watch Trump tank the markets. So far, the markets are fine, but they won't be if Trump's ego causes an actual constitutional crisis. That would be bad for business.
They like the tax breaks and deregulation. They'll wring every penny out of Donny. But when he's done, he's done.
maxsolomon
(33,244 posts)He'd convene the Joint Committee on Taxation (that he Chairs) and rescind Trump's $72,900,000 tax refund.
oldsoftie
(12,489 posts)They shouldnt have that ability.
The IRS or the courts are the ones to deal with that.
maxsolomon
(33,244 posts)The IRS recommends action; the JCOT decides. Except when they don't.
It's why not a goddamn thing has happened - the GOP controls the committee. Nunes is on it, too.
oldsoftie
(12,489 posts)It should be done away with. Its purpose is to make sure the law is being followed as written. A COURT could do the same thing
maxsolomon
(33,244 posts)I know it's fashionable to hate on the NYT on DU, but I waded through every one of those articles, and the JCOT was glancingly mentioned. I had to look it up, too.
When I saw who's on the committee, I knew what the deal was.
Under The Radar
(3,401 posts)Blue Owl
(50,256 posts)calimary
(81,107 posts)And we need to remember who dragged their feet put of spite or trying to keep on fellating trump - when THEY come up for re-election!
honest.abe
(8,614 posts)Its just a matter of time.
dware
(12,249 posts)liberalla
(9,224 posts)Let's hope!
usajumpedtheshark
(672 posts)his political views he seemed a decent person. I would never have predicted he would have so completely abandoned his political philosophy, morals and values for Trump. It is only slightly encouraging to see him thinking about what is right for the nation.
William Seger
(10,775 posts)StClone
(11,682 posts)Currently in office, what other full bore Trump Republicans have come out in favor of Biden's getting access now.
StClone
(11,682 posts)obamanut2012
(26,046 posts)Volaris
(10,266 posts)jcgoldie
(11,612 posts)Its not like they are actually accepting reality just yet.
ffr
(22,665 posts)YUCK FOU! GIVE THE PRESIDENT-ELECT WHAT HE IS DUE. ALL OF IT!
This is non-negotiable! We have a mandate, so move over!
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)Assuage the toddler while covering your ass if lack of preparation leads to a worst-case scenario, national security-wise.
Can someone get that man a "profile in courage" award, stat???
stopdiggin
(11,242 posts)Profiles in Courage. Right?
This is perhaps a half-step better than some other Republican figures (at this particular instant in time) -- but still manages to fall well short of anything resembling patriotism. I think we need to hold off on the part where we start handing out medals.
Hekate
(90,552 posts)superpatriotman
(6,246 posts)nt
BumRushDaShow
(128,441 posts)he would have been far more senior than ASSley (and even Leahy). They all know him and worked with him for years when they arrived.
Cha
(296,821 posts)against DT's Fascism!
Progressive Jones
(6,011 posts)warmfeet
(3,321 posts)grassley is still on the wrong side.
Fuck him and every single fucking repug.
Merlot
(9,696 posts)Why is the media always asking republicans for their permission? Their only job is to congratulate PE Biden.
jimlup
(7,968 posts)that is all...
BobTheSubgenius
(11,559 posts)I can scarcely believe it, but I have to think it is a great sign.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)mdbl
(4,973 posts)Does Trump even read them? I heard he just tosses them aside. When Obama wanted to include Trump after being pres elect in 2015, didn't Trump just snub him? Trump doesn't give any credence to our intelligence community anyway so probably doesn't think it's important.