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PearliePoo2

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2. That's what I think too.

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Tue Sep 18, 2018, 01:29 PM

Sep 2018

Who can authorize an FBI investigation besides the President? (no fucking way he will do it)

Congress? With Rethugs in the majority? Again, no fucking way.

All these hourly twists and turns has my head reeling!

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The Kavanaugh hearing: There is a logistical fight going on. [View all] madaboutharry Sep 2018 OP

I guess t-rump have authority in who is going to be investigated by the FBI and Iliyah Sep 2018 #1

That's what I think too. PearliePoo2 Sep 2018 #2

Well, isn't that really Rosenstein's and Wray's call, not Cheetolini's? Texin Sep 2018 #5

Waiting for the Repubs to say that the FBI doesn't need to investigate luvtheGWN Sep 2018 #9

I think it's completely on the President at this point leftieNanner Sep 2018 #10

The only ones who can charge Kavanaugh is the State of Maryland, john657 Sep 2018 #14

No, it is not their call, john657 Sep 2018 #13

I'm sure the Repubs will eat glass to keep this guy Judge out of the hearing... CincyDem Sep 2018 #3

She lives in California, she has a job to do out there. I'm sure she can get time off but.... George II Sep 2018 #4

The MSM is presenting a simpler narrative - Will Dr. Ford show up? RiverStone Sep 2018 #6

Why can't Dr. Ford ask FBI poli-junkie Sep 2018 #7

Again, because the FBI has no jurisdiction, john657 Sep 2018 #15

Say it ain't so! What reason could possibly exist for the ratpublicans to behave poorly Augiedog Sep 2018 #8

Agree with what the Dems are asksing - there should be a full investigation b4 a hearing. Anita Hill iluvtennis Sep 2018 #11

Of course the GOP will lie and cheat...We must pressure them BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #12

Cornhole style vs. generic journalist style ashling Sep 2018 #16