Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
Tue Dec 13, 2016, 10:28 PM Dec 2016

Sanders: Tillerson 'must be opposed'

Sanders: Tillerson 'must be opposed'
BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE - 12/13/16 12:05 PM EST

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says Rex Tillerson, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of State, “must be opposed.”

“Mr. Trump's nomination of Rex Tillerson for secretary of State is sending a very troubling message to the international community,” Sanders said in a statement.

“Not only is Mr. Tillerson a pal of Russia's authoritarian leader, Vladimir Putin, but he is the head of one of the largest oil companies in the world,” he added.

Tillerson is facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress for his ties to Russia through his business dealing as the CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp.

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/310165-sanders-tillerson-must-be-opposed
4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Sanders: Tillerson 'must be opposed' (Original Post) workinclasszero Dec 2016 OP
I hope they do yeoman6987 Dec 2016 #1
Fuck Tillerson, fuck Exxon, fuck their precious billions, and fuck Russia. Initech Dec 2016 #2
Sessions, then him and a general.... bettyellen Dec 2016 #3
Yeah that racist prick Sessions needs to be grilled on live TV workinclasszero Dec 2016 #4
 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
1. I hope they do
Tue Dec 13, 2016, 10:52 PM
Dec 2016

Senate majority Reid has the nuclear option for appointees so they only need 50 votes. Some repugs are going to have to vote no.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Sanders: Tillerson 'must ...