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GOP Senators won't commit to giving Moore a seat on any Senate committee
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:31 pm
What a circus this is going to be. How crazy is this that he may not be given a committee assignment?
He's going to need a lot of time for the Ethics Committee
quote:
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Republican leaders won't commit to giving Roy Moore a seat on any Senate committee if he wins Tuesday's race for the Alabama seat, a highly unusual move showcasing internal tensions between the controversial candidate and his prospective colleagues.
In an interview with CNN, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would not say if the GOP conference would welcome him into its weekly policy lunches or give him committee assignments.
That's a good conversation for sometime after tomorrow," McConnell said in the Capitol.
Other top Republicans also punted when asked whether Moore would be named to any committee -- a remarkably unusual move given that most senators tend to serve on four to five panels each.
"None of that has been discussed or decided," said Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas.
Being denied a committee assignment could significantly undercut Moore's ability to be effective in the Senate.
It would deny him the ability to work on legislation and attend hearings with witnesses about policy matters, alienating him in a body that already has revolted from him in the aftermath of allegations of sexual misconduct, including with minors.
Behind the scenes, GOP senators have been discussing their options on how to handle Moore, and the consensus is to pursue the matter with the Senate Ethics Committee, which could recommend his expulsion to the full Senate.
He's going to need a lot of time for the Ethics Committee
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:32 pm to Toddy
If they haven’t learned by now, they will soon enough.
frick. Didn’t even see the CNN part. This article has a 53% chance of being true
frick. Didn’t even see the CNN part. This article has a 53% chance of being true
This post was edited on 12/11/17 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:32 pm to Toddy
This is going to backfire on the establishment folks bigly
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:32 pm to Toddy
Nothing will happen.
Nothing.
Moore will burn the fricking Senate down if they try.
Nothing.
Moore will burn the fricking Senate down if they try.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:32 pm to Toddy
You should be happy about this, right? Moore removed but seat not stolen from the people of Alabama.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:32 pm to Toddy
Well, considering it's DC, I think you need to have verified sexual assault/harassment complaints before being given a committee seat. He just isn't dirty enough, yet. Has to prove himself once he gets there.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:33 pm to Toddy
I bet you will give him a seat.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:35 pm to Toddy
They need the votes. They’re going to embrace him well before the midterms.
I’m just giddy for there to be more microphones in front of Roy’s face. And he’ll get to offer his views on the floor of the United States Senate!
I can’t wait to see these Trumpies rationalize his crazy. Not rumor. Not innuendo. Not plausible deniability. His own words for us all to hear.
I’m just giddy for there to be more microphones in front of Roy’s face. And he’ll get to offer his views on the floor of the United States Senate!
I can’t wait to see these Trumpies rationalize his crazy. Not rumor. Not innuendo. Not plausible deniability. His own words for us all to hear.
This post was edited on 12/11/17 at 10:40 pm
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:37 pm to Toddy
turtle said they have no choice but to seat him.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:39 pm to Toddy
Toddy is mad he can't be sexually assaulted by judges, senators, congressman, TV/Movie personalities, Muslim Refugees, etc.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:47 pm to Toddy
It'll be a win-win. The seat remains in Republican hands and the current Republican Senators look like they care.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 10:48 pm to Toddy
quote:
Behind the scenes, GOP senators have been discussing their options on how to handle Moore, and the consensus is to pursue the matter with the Senate Ethics Committee, which could recommend his expulsion to the full Senate.
I don't think you understand how many Moore voters are hoping that this is exactly what happens.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 11:03 pm to Toddy
So on election Eve, they've gone from not seating him to no committees?
And then on the eve of his swearing in, will they go from no committees, to just no cloak room privileges?
And then on the eve of his swearing in, will they go from no committees, to just no cloak room privileges?
Posted on 12/11/17 at 11:06 pm to Toddy
Give him Franken’s seat on the judiciary committee.
Posted on 12/11/17 at 11:16 pm to Toddy
so all I'd have to do is (if i was Moore) show up and vote? sounds great to me
Posted on 12/11/17 at 11:19 pm to Toddy
If you gave Roy Moore truth serum, he'd tell you that his dream scenario is to get elected and then not seated in the Senate. That would be so on-brand for him. He could then play the role as the martyr and nail himself to the cross like he always does.
Unfortunately, Moore will win and will serve 2 terms in the Senate.
Unfortunately, Moore will win and will serve 2 terms in the Senate.
This post was edited on 12/11/17 at 11:21 pm
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