This is an opportunity for the Biden Administration and Democrats to shine.
The comparison and contrast between the Biden and Trump handling of the documents "scandal" has been commented on and the differences are stark.
So far, Republicans have just been consistently hypocritical on the matter. So, yes, endless hearings will be done in the House.
BUT if Biden and the Democrats act with transparency and fully cooperate then the contrast with the Republicans and Trump will become self evident to any fair minded voters.
Above all, if the motives and explanations are made transparent, and efforts to rectify the matter made, the whole investigation will be over quickly and responsibility assigned, then Republicans will be gorging on a nothing burger for the next two years.
Obviously, this is true ONLY if the classified documents are unrelated to Hunter Biden. If they are then this is worse than what Trump did.
Nine to seven balance between the parties on the real committee, thirteen to five on the bogus one: that alone is telling. Pretty bold for a majority of only four, too. It's a good thing that they only have a little less than two years to waste, and Taliban Caucus and facilitator reputations will go up in flames. This will make the Benghazi committee look almost serious in comparison.
I think the committee name "Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government" is too long and unwieldy. Perhaps we could shorten it to CDPA (Committee Demonstrating Performative Assholism)
As a wisconsinite I have a certain amount of hope for Gallagher…that said he has been a severe disappointment in the past. In non-Trumpy times he could have been the real future. So much for all of that I suppose.
Per the non-suit jacketed (but jackbooted) Gym Jordan's Personal Pant Snake Subcommittee:
Q - "...the new subcommittee of 13 Republicans and 5 Democrats. Unlike the now-defunct House January 6th committee, the minority party is not expected to boycott."
By your number stated of Dems on that committee, it seems as if they are self-boycotting. Aren't 12 Dems able to sit on that show committee?
Hi Joe Can you address or explain why the weaponisation subcommittee has 13 Republicans & only 5 democrats? Seems awfully unbalanced considering the China committee has 9 & 7 & also considering the very small house margin.
I have to believe that most voters are tired of the performative chaos caucus already. It will result in those who voted for democracy and against the election-deniers in the last election not going back to the GOP for at least one more cycle. It might also persuade some more of them to abandon the GOP if this is all they're willing to do.
Just wait until they move to modify Social Security and see the baby-boomers react.
Of course Gymmy Jordan will chair both the Judiciary Committee and the bullshit sub-committee. The spotlight is his oxygen, and vitriol his stock in trade. He needs both positions to slake his addictions.
Seeing to the health of the judicial system is surely one of the most important tasks of our government. The fact that the Republicans are giving the chair to the excretable Jim Jordan tells you all you need to know about what a menace the party is to our democratic and constitutional system.
I don't want to hear the g00d r3pUb11c4ns talkin about Trump being "tough on CHY-NA". Hundreds of State Dept vacancies, now this commission. TPP withdrawal day 1
You know, I'm kinda glad Jordan is the one leading the quixotic committee because the f*ckers who lead the Benghazi investigations all got burned by it in the end. Jordan's fall will be even sweeter to watch
This is an opportunity for the Biden Administration and Democrats to shine.
The comparison and contrast between the Biden and Trump handling of the documents "scandal" has been commented on and the differences are stark.
So far, Republicans have just been consistently hypocritical on the matter. So, yes, endless hearings will be done in the House.
BUT if Biden and the Democrats act with transparency and fully cooperate then the contrast with the Republicans and Trump will become self evident to any fair minded voters.
Above all, if the motives and explanations are made transparent, and efforts to rectify the matter made, the whole investigation will be over quickly and responsibility assigned, then Republicans will be gorging on a nothing burger for the next two years.
Obviously, this is true ONLY if the classified documents are unrelated to Hunter Biden. If they are then this is worse than what Trump did.
Nine to seven balance between the parties on the real committee, thirteen to five on the bogus one: that alone is telling. Pretty bold for a majority of only four, too. It's a good thing that they only have a little less than two years to waste, and Taliban Caucus and facilitator reputations will go up in flames. This will make the Benghazi committee look almost serious in comparison.
I think the committee name "Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government" is too long and unwieldy. Perhaps we could shorten it to CDPA (Committee Demonstrating Performative Assholism)
As a wisconsinite I have a certain amount of hope for Gallagher…that said he has been a severe disappointment in the past. In non-Trumpy times he could have been the real future. So much for all of that I suppose.
Joe,
Thanks for the reporting.
Per the non-suit jacketed (but jackbooted) Gym Jordan's Personal Pant Snake Subcommittee:
Q - "...the new subcommittee of 13 Republicans and 5 Democrats. Unlike the now-defunct House January 6th committee, the minority party is not expected to boycott."
By your number stated of Dems on that committee, it seems as if they are self-boycotting. Aren't 12 Dems able to sit on that show committee?
My answer to Jordon would be a simple one, "When you sit down for your subpoena, I'll sit down for mine. Until that time, stuff it."
Hi Joe Can you address or explain why the weaponisation subcommittee has 13 Republicans & only 5 democrats? Seems awfully unbalanced considering the China committee has 9 & 7 & also considering the very small house margin.
What was the reasoning of the NAY votes on forming the China committee?
I have to believe that most voters are tired of the performative chaos caucus already. It will result in those who voted for democracy and against the election-deniers in the last election not going back to the GOP for at least one more cycle. It might also persuade some more of them to abandon the GOP if this is all they're willing to do.
Just wait until they move to modify Social Security and see the baby-boomers react.
Of course Gymmy Jordan will chair both the Judiciary Committee and the bullshit sub-committee. The spotlight is his oxygen, and vitriol his stock in trade. He needs both positions to slake his addictions.
Seeing to the health of the judicial system is surely one of the most important tasks of our government. The fact that the Republicans are giving the chair to the excretable Jim Jordan tells you all you need to know about what a menace the party is to our democratic and constitutional system.
I don't want to hear the g00d r3pUb11c4ns talkin about Trump being "tough on CHY-NA". Hundreds of State Dept vacancies, now this commission. TPP withdrawal day 1
Great newsletter
Is there a committee to investigate Jim Jordan’s role in the wrestling scandal?
I also appreciate the comments of James Ackerman!
Thanks Joe. Nice you'll be back for TNB!
You know, I'm kinda glad Jordan is the one leading the quixotic committee because the f*ckers who lead the Benghazi investigations all got burned by it in the end. Jordan's fall will be even sweeter to watch
If these are the priorities that Republicans believe Americans are focussed on the rout they will face in 2024 will be historic.