Why Ron Johnson Is Right To Worry About Trump's Fake Elector Scheme - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Ari Melber and an MSNBC panel discuss the revelation at the fourth January 6th hearing that a staffer for Senator Ron Johnson tried to arrange giving lists of fake electors to Mike Pence, and Johnson's apparent extreme discomfort with discussing the matter, possibly a reflection of the legal liability he senses. Aired on 06/21/2022.

[SunSeeker]

1. LOL Ron Johnson fake talked on his phone to avoid questions about fake electors.

Reporter: "Who gave you the fake electors to give to Pence?"

Johnson: "I'm on the phone."

Reporter: "No you're not, I can see your screen." (Screen is visible in video, it is totally black.)

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Rachel was actually the one who broke the story about the fake electors

But there is so much now that even the hosts on MSNBC have said they're surprised. No wonder the Committee took so long - and everything they've uncovered has led to something else, even now.

"What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!"

[SunSeeker]

3. Yup. SO MANY Republicans are up to their eyeballs in Trump's conspiracy to overturn Biden's win.

That's why they didn't want it investigated.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. The amazing thing is than most of the witnesses are Republicans - who refused to go along with TFG

They realized that he was asking them to break the law! But he believes he's untouchable because he's always gotten out of everything before...

[Effete Snob]

6. Yep

Always practice to deceive second or third, but not first.

[calimary]

9. THAT was an "Almond Joy moment": Indescribably delicious!

Johnson: "I'm on the phone."

Reporter: "No you're not, I can see your screen." (Screen is visible in video, it is totally black.)

Maybe Ron Johnson assumed the reporters surrounding him were as stupid and gullible as he is.

[Rhiannon12866]

11. I know! He's not fooling anybody!

[Skittles]

5. they're laughing, the behavior of repukes is so ridiculous

INDEED

[Ellipsis]

7. So... who delivered it to his office?

Scott Fitzgerald's office? I believe his staff booked the room for the electors at the capital. Be nice if someone asked.

[magicguido]

8. Don't bother Ron; hes a very "busy and important man on the phone"

[Rhiannon12866]

12. That's what he wants folks to think - one more BIG lie!

[cloudboy07]

10. hey WISCONSIN -your rep. is looking at some solitary confinement?