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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHouse Republicans to vote against Steve Bannon contempt referral
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Didn't see THAT coming...
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,686 posts)They support a criminal who was in on the planning of the Insurrection. That makes them COMPLICIT.
Not a good look for the House GOP.
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)Thats ok, we got enough votes to pass it .
unblock
(52,107 posts)always thrilled to throw the book at democrats, always thrilled to give privilege and impunity to republicans.
but they say hillary was divisive and partisan.
msfiddlestix
(7,270 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)No. Nancy's not that stupid. The only Reptilians are Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger.
msfiddlestix
(7,270 posts)how the hell does Scalise have a say in issuing that subpoena, or not to?
FBaggins
(26,714 posts)There is a theory that would allow a committee action to be enough for Pelosi to send the referral, but it has never been done that way and it's unlikely that the courts would allow it.
Plus... the committee voted to recommend it to the full House for consideration. So that isn't an option at this point.
Ninga
(8,272 posts)Haggard Celine
(16,834 posts)But for some reason, referring Bannon to the Justice Department for contempt must be approved by the entire House. Looks like it will be a party-line vote, surprise, surprise!
msfiddlestix
(7,270 posts)That committee should be empowered to issue subpoenas they voted to approve.
FBaggins
(26,714 posts)If you're going to hold someone in contempt of Congress... Congress needs to vote.
This has some recent support. A lawsuit involving Trump and House Democrats died because even a bunch of representatives can't represent the House itself without a House vote telling them so... and a bunch of Democrats (absent that vote) lacked standing to sue.
msfiddlestix
(7,270 posts)The things that democracy requires for it to survive and thrive is also the very thing that kills it.
Which does not bode well for the survival of democracy in the long run.
I'm beginning to understand why democracy is failing rapidly around the globe including right here in this country.
Lovie777
(12,210 posts)I'm shocked.
Jilly_in_VA
(9,938 posts)You know Steve Scalise got shot in the ass. At least now we all know where he keeps his (excuse for a) brain.
Silent3
(15,129 posts)Maybe that will help.
Champp
(2,114 posts)Voters will remember in 22 and 24
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RKP5637
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C_U_L8R
(44,982 posts)The GOP is a zombie party. Dead but still wreaking havoc and a hell of a stink.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,563 posts)Or is it just the general feeling of terror they have of T**** and his vaunted base?