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The Wizard

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4. Bannon has to be held

Fri Oct 15, 2021, 07:42 AM

Oct 2021

in inherent contempt. Criminal contempt can be drawn out for years. Inherent contempt is immediate and Bannon stays in the lockup until he cooperates or the case is over.

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How will House Republicans vote in the Bannon contempt charge? [View all] kentuck Oct 2021 OP

So glad they have to vote malaise Oct 2021 #1

It will be the same ones that voted for impeachment I suspect JohnSJ Oct 2021 #2

And what will Merrick do? luv2fly Oct 2021 #3

His job. we can do it Oct 2021 #10

Really? PJMcK Oct 2021 #34

I'm not so sure Bannon would be a martyr? kentuck Oct 2021 #11

Yes but he's been blessed by "dear leader" luv2fly Oct 2021 #33

Trump's threat to tell his supporters to "not vote" will have an influence on most of them. kentuck Oct 2021 #35

Bullshit questions (insinuations) like this serve no good purpose. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #15

I think luv2fly asks a legitimate question. TheRickles Oct 2021 #25

Okay. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #30

I'm just asking for information, not an interpretation. TheRickles Oct 2021 #45

Okay. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #48

Well, what has the DOJ done so far? PJMcK Oct 2021 #36

Lulz. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #39

Romans? Really? PJMcK Oct 2021 #43

Again: lulz. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #44

Bannon has to be held The Wizard Oct 2021 #4

Hopefully, Congress will take this step (n/t) PJMcK Oct 2021 #37

I doubt very much that would happen. kentuck Oct 2021 #38

2....n/t bluecollar2 Oct 2021 #5

I doubt any will step up. KentuckyWoman Oct 2021 #6

Pathetic cowards? kentuck Oct 2021 #8

Maybe one of the two on the committee Bettie Oct 2021 #7

I would be surprised if both Republicans on the Committee didn't vote to refer for criminal contempt kentuck Oct 2021 #9

Is there really any question as to what they'll do???? essaynnc Oct 2021 #12

Does the whole House have to vote on it, or just the committee? lastlib Oct 2021 #13

It is my understanding that it goes to the full House. kentuck Oct 2021 #16

Probably FBaggins Oct 2021 #18

Somewhere between 7 and 14 bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #14

Sounds about right. kentuck Oct 2021 #17

14 hours of testimony is a piece of cake if you have nothing to hide. Marcuse Oct 2021 #19

Love the look on Hillary's face...... KS Toronado Oct 2021 #29

I'm sure you know most if not all the answer to this is none except Kinzinger & Cheney. lark Oct 2021 #20

That would be very disappointing... kentuck Oct 2021 #21

i hope there's more silent repugs who respect our laws & ideals - but doubt it. lark Oct 2021 #22

There's no down side to them voting against a contempt charge. Calista241 Oct 2021 #23

They wish to make it look like a political attack by the Democrats. kentuck Oct 2021 #32

I think their response will be to emphasize that the DOJ is prosecuting lawbreakers. Calista241 Oct 2021 #42

They will vote like hypocritical lackeys. Every one. Jakes Progress Oct 2021 #24

2 -- the two that are on the committee JT45242 Oct 2021 #26

Any House Republican who votes NO to find Steve Bsnnon. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2021 #27

Like the weak fucks they are Aviation Pro Oct 2021 #28

Rhetorical question, right? lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #31

I suspect zero republicans will oppose their lord & savior tfg. spanone Oct 2021 #40

Sad. kentuck Oct 2021 #41

I thought the committee did all the voting and decision making. By going to the House we've lost. Hotler Oct 2021 #46

Is this a trick question? Mad_Machine76 Oct 2021 #47

What happens next, assuming these two also vote for contempt charges? What's the full process? TheRickles Oct 2021 #49