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MelissaB

(16,420 posts)
Thu Apr 6, 2017, 09:13 PM Apr 2017

With what happened today w/ the "nuclear option", let's all remember McConnell knew about Russia

I think we've probably all seen this article today, but let us not forget McConnell's role in this whole thing. He pushed the "nuclear option" knowing that we have a president elected with the help of Putin. And... he. did. nothing. to. help. The CIA knew. The FBI knew. The NSA knew. The Gang of Eight knew. Who made it public? Nobody? Who obstructed efforts to warn us? Mitch McConnell


C.I.A. Had Evidence of Russian Effort to Help Trump Earlier Than Believed

...snip

The classified briefings that the C.I.A. held in August and September for the so-called Gang of Eight — the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and the Senate and of the intelligence committees in each chamber — show deep concerns about the impact of the election meddling.

...snip

But Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican majority leader, resisted, questioning the underpinnings of the intelligence, according to officials with knowledge of the discussions. Mr. McConnell ultimately agreed to a softer version of the letter, which did not mention the Russians but warned of unnamed “malefactors” who might seek to disrupt the elections through online intrusion. The letter, dated Sept. 28, was signed by Mr. McConnell, Mr. Reid, Speaker Paul D. Ryan and Representative Nancy Pelosi, the ranking Democrat.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/us/trump-russia-cia-john-brennan.html


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With what happened today w/ the "nuclear option", let's all remember McConnell knew about Russia (Original Post) MelissaB Apr 2017 OP
McConnell is a dangerous man for America riversedge Apr 2017 #1
Yes, he is! MelissaB Apr 2017 #2
Kicking this back up today because I'm STILL pissed. MelissaB Apr 2017 #3
They can only double double down now. BSdetect Apr 2017 #4
Mitch McConnell is the worst person in America. Initech Apr 2017 #5

BSdetect

(8,998 posts)
4. They can only double double down now.
Fri Apr 7, 2017, 10:17 AM
Apr 2017

They are all complicit in this madness.

Its jail time for them and they know it.

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