McConnell Calls For Comey To Testify Publicly: 'We Need To Hear From Him'

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo



By MATT SHUHAM Published MAY 17, 2017 3:21 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Wednesday called for ousted FBI Director James Comey to testify in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee in a public setting. “I think we need to hear from him as soon as possible in public to respond to the issues that have been raised in recent days,” McConnell said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

“I think we need to hear from him about whatever he has to say about the events of recent days, as soon as possible, before the Senate Intelligence Committee, in public,” he added.

The New York Times and several other outlets reported Tuesday that in February, Trump had urged Comey to end the FBI’s investigation into fired National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Comey reportedly documented the request in a memo at the time.

McConnell’s office later said in a statement to the Journal: “It’s appropriate and timely for the Senate to hear directly from former Director James Comey in a public setting as part of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s ongoing investigation.”

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[PsychoBabble]

1. Oooooh, look at Mitch getting all froggy all of a sudden ...

OK, Turtle-y (if that is a word.)

[beachbum bob]

2. Reality starting to find a way into Conservative world...

2018 is coming quickly and trump will never stop being Trump

[MontanaMama]

3. Moscow Mitch is seeing the light?

I'm suspicious of anything that Yertle does.

[Honeycombe8]

4. I want TRUMP to testify. nt

[50 Shades Of Blue]

5. Prepare to be publicly smeared, Mr. Comey.

[onecaliberal]

8. Comey is a million times smarter than any of them

[50 Shades Of Blue]

11. I didn't say he wasn't smart. But Repugs are going to twist this into an indictment of him.

How he handled Hillary emails, why he didn't immediately squeal on Trump's request if it was that bad, blah blah blah. That's all they got so they will ratchet up the chorus until it drowns out what Trump did.

[onecaliberal]

13. They can proceed. No one is going to buy it. 79% want independent investigation

The maggots approval numbers all time low.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

15. Doesn't matter. This is all for show.

[TheCowsCameHome]

6. *uck you, Mitch.

Step aside. We need real men and women to take charge of this mess.

[Freethinker65]

7. Comey might actually know something about Turtle to keep him snapped shut

[volstork]

16. Good thought.

I certainly hope so; I think turtle is in kompromat up to his beady little eyeballs

[forgotmylogin]

9. Comey's a free citizen

and is no longer employed in any capacity, so feel free to hold your breath while you wait for a response.

[furtheradu]

10. YES, mitch, we ALL need to hear from Comey!

You are going to be exposed too! Can't wait!

[furtheradu]

12. & "in public" he says,in the wsj report,like it's his idea!

WE ALL KNOW, Dir.Comey insisted on a PUBLIC HEARING.
dumb a**!

[asiliveandbreathe]

14. Message deleted by DU the Administrators

[Sugar Smack]

17. Message deleted by DU the Administrators

[Kaleva]

18. Trump may try and stop Comey from testifying. Claim Executive Privilege

[red dog 1]

19. K&R

Today's Wall Street Journal article, "McConnell Calls for James Comey's Testimony" starts out:
"Mitch McConnell is among Washington's more disciplined, laconic politicians, and so far has declined to comment on the latest developments in the James Comey affair."

"Laconic"?
Webster's New World Dictionary defines "laconic" as:
"Using few words: brief; terse."

"Terse" is defined as:"Using only a few words but clear and to the point."

"Clear and to the point"?....The Turtle?

[kyburbonkid]

20. Old pumpkin face loves Senater turtle head.

And visa-versa. The turtle head will do anything to screw democracy, a two party system, and a functional government. Just as he supports the pumpkin head regardless of its treason.

[moonscape]

21. Whatever he wants, I don't. He has a trick up his

sleeve, and now that Mueller is on the case, Comey is likely not as interested.

The best thing they can do is keep things close to their chest and not tip T or any of his circle off as to what the status of the investigation is, what they have, etc.