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Rhiannon12866

(255,525 posts)
Tue Dec 13, 2022, 08:15 PM Dec 2022

Jan. 6 Committee To Hold Public Meeting On Dec. 19 - MSNBC Reports



Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told reporters the January 6 committee would be holding their final public hearing on Monday, December 19 and release their full report to the public later that week. NBC's Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill. - Aired on 12/13/2022.


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Jan. 6 Committee To Hold Public Meeting On Dec. 19 - MSNBC Reports (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Dec 2022 OP
Timing is counter-productive. Why do it blm Dec 2022 #1
Oh, I think most of us who were riveted by the earlier hearings will be there. erronis Dec 2022 #3
Yes, it gives media an automatic out to blm Dec 2022 #4
Kicking for visibility SheltieLover Dec 2022 #2

blm

(114,658 posts)
1. Timing is counter-productive. Why do it
Tue Dec 13, 2022, 08:22 PM
Dec 2022

“later that week” which is just before Christmas?

It gives the media an easy out to not cover it or to give the details short shrift.

If it isn’t released on the 20th, then how many besides committed Dem activists like us will pay attention?

erronis

(23,880 posts)
3. Oh, I think most of us who were riveted by the earlier hearings will be there.
Tue Dec 13, 2022, 09:00 PM
Dec 2022

Those that wanted to cover their ears and eyes earlier will be out golfing or whatever they like to do.

The MSM will play "White Xmas" ad nauseum.

blm

(114,658 posts)
4. Yes, it gives media an automatic out to
Tue Dec 13, 2022, 09:50 PM
Dec 2022

just skim through it. And that is my issue with the timing.

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