So the transcript implicates Barr and Colludy Rudy in Trump's little plan to get Ukraine to do their election dirty work. If we get to watch Kamala question these two under oath? Counting.the.minutes.
The house is running the investigation.
Sorry, I got overly excited watching Rudy's meltdown and thinking how KH could eat him for lunch with a smile.
It's my dream that my Rep, Katie Porter gets to question them (I don't think she's on the right committees so I realize that's never going to happen but it would be amazing).
She is also one of my badass Congress crushes. Honestly, I hope Nadler and co. get some serious firepower to questions these fools. It needs to be to the bone.
Jennifer Bendery @jbendery Pelosi's shop confirms the White House sent them a copy of their talking points on Trump/Ukraine -- and then followed up with a "recall" email 😂
The thread shows a screenshot."Here's a screenshot of the White House asking House Democrats to please disregard the talking points on Trump/Ukraine they just emailed them"
Because I am a masochist, I flipped over to Fox News and they were giddily stating the transcript does not indicate quid pro quo. OK sure Jan.
But that's going to be the defense the whole time. Trump never said "do this or no money for you." So they will hide behind that saying there was no undue pressure, it was just a request to root our corruption, maybe it wasn't ideal but it's not a big deal...
They don't care about the reality. They don't care about what this means for how Trump views his power and office. They are ride or die.
Jennifer Bendery @jbendery Pelosi's shop confirms the White House sent them a copy of their talking points on Trump/Ukraine -- and then followed up with a "recall" email 😂
The thread shows a screenshot."Here's a screenshot of the White House asking House Democrats to please disregard the talking points on Trump/Ukraine they just emailed them"
This is literally the best thing I have read all day.
Everyone knows a “recall” alert just makes people go and read the email.
Because I am a masochist, I flipped over to Fox News and they were giddily stating the transcript does not indicate quid pro quo. OK sure Jan.
But that's going to be the defense the whole time. Trump never said "do this or no money for you." So they will hide behind that saying there was no undue pressure, it was just a request to root our corruption, maybe it wasn't ideal but it's not a big deal...
They don't care about the reality. They don't care about what this means for how Trump views his power and office. They are ride or die.
I have/had no doubt. The truth doesn’t matter to them and that won’t change but I still find it incredibly frustrating.
Because I am a masochist, I flipped over to Fox News and they were giddily stating the transcript does not indicate quid pro quo. OK sure Jan.
But that's going to be the defense the whole time. Trump never said "do this or no money for you." So they will hide behind that saying there was no undue pressure, it was just a request to root our corruption, maybe it wasn't ideal but it's not a big deal...
They don't care about the reality. They don't care about what this means for how Trump views his power and office. They are ride or die.
Zelensky said “we need aid” Trump said “I need a favor”
The gas tank on “no quid pro” is running on EMPTY. But okay. Go with that Fox News. 🤣
Because I am a masochist, I flipped over to Fox News and they were giddily stating the transcript does not indicate quid pro quo. OK sure Jan.
But that's going to be the defense the whole time. Trump never said "do this or no money for you." So they will hide behind that saying there was no undue pressure, it was just a request to root our corruption, maybe it wasn't ideal but it's not a big deal...
They don't care about the reality. They don't care about what this means for how Trump views his power and office. They are ride or die.
Lindsey Graham tweets it’s a complete “nothing (non-quid-pro-quo) burger”; should’ve never brought anything close to anything resembling impeachment charges; Dem’s have lost their damn minds when it comes to #45.
But that's going to be the defense the whole time. Trump never said "do this or no money for you." So they will hide behind that saying there was no undue pressure, it was just a request to root our corruption, maybe it wasn't ideal but it's not a big deal...
They don't care about the reality. They don't care about what this means for how Trump views his power and office. They are ride or die.
Zelensky said “we need aid” Trump said “I need a favor”
The gas tank on “no quid pro” is running on EMPTY. But okay. Go with that Fox News. 🤣
Also right off the bat, Trump talks about how they need a "reciprocal" relationship and refers to the Biden thing as a "favor."
But of course, even if that transcript had said, "investigate Biden and I'll give you money" the Fox news people would still say no crimes because Ukraine didn't investigate Biden and the money eventually came.
So the transcript implicates Barr and Colludy Rudy in Trump's little plan to get Ukraine to do their election dirty work. If we get to watch Kamala question these two under oath? Counting.the.minutes.
The house is running the investigation.
And if they don't start with Berke, or whomever will be the staff lawyer for this, the Ds will botch this worse than they did for Lewandowski.
Jennifer Bendery @jbendery Pelosi's shop confirms the White House sent them a copy of their talking points on Trump/Ukraine -- and then followed up with a "recall" email 😂
The thread shows a screenshot."Here's a screenshot of the White House asking House Democrats to please disregard the talking points on Trump/Ukraine they just emailed them"
WTF NANCY how are you gonna tell us this and NOT share the full talking points email??
Jennifer Bendery @jbendery Pelosi's shop confirms the White House sent them a copy of their talking points on Trump/Ukraine -- and then followed up with a "recall" email 😂
The thread shows a screenshot."Here's a screenshot of the White House asking House Democrats to please disregard the talking points on Trump/Ukraine they just emailed them"
WTF NANCY how are you gonna tell us this and NOT share the full talking points email??
Isn’t 218 the magic number for a simple majority yes to impeach? I saw a list last night on twitter, maybe from Politico?, and 218 appeared to be the final number needed.
Isn’t 218 the magic number for a simple majority yes to impeach? I saw a list last night on twitter, maybe from Politico?, and 218 appeared to be the final number needed.
Yes. However, this vote is simply to move forward with the investigation. The number would likely be different for impeachment.
I like how they feel the need to reiterate over and over in the memo that there was no quid pro quo. It's almost like they're not certain people will determine that on their own... *snort*
So the original reporting said that Trump pressured Zelensky eight times. Was that in eight different phone calls, or has this transcript the abridged version?
Also if anyone sees a collection of GOP responses, please link here. I'm curious to see who is defending this and who is ducking for cover.
“Genuinely shocked the White House felt they need to extort a foreign power to trip up Joe Biden when normally all you need to do is leave him talk. - Sam Bee”
I like how they feel the need to reiterate over and over in the memo that there was no quid pro quo. It's almost like they're not certain people will determine that on their own... *snort*
I’m also seeing a lot of people online trying to deflect by pointing out that this is a memo, not a transcript.
Which ... yikes, imagine how bad the actual transcript would be if THIS is what they were comfortable releasing.
I’m utterly amazed this was actually released. I thought for sure Trump would pull the ol’ yeah it’s coming in two weeks” bullshit and then let it blow over like it always does. It’s worked so far, why not now?
Makes me wonder what the whistleblower’s got and who (s)he is. It’s got to be explosive if they thought releasing this memo would somehow be getting ahead of the damage.
So the original reporting said that Trump pressured Zelensky eight times. Was that in eight different phone calls, or has this transcript the abridged version?
Maybe? Trump ordered the funding to not be released 2 weeks before this phone call.
I like how they feel the need to reiterate over and over in the memo that there was no quid pro quo. It's almost like they're not certain people will determine that on their own... *snort*
(Buzzing on Tw) No QuidPROQuo but for sure some QuidAMATEURQuo! Now I snort whenever I hear it.