The proposed version of the 1/6 Commission is scrupulously bipartisan with five members, including the chair, appointed by Democratic leaders, and five members, including the vice chair, appointed by Republican leaders. While the chairman would be allowed to appoint senior staff members and demand information from the federal government, the panel could only issue subpoenas if both the chair and vice chair agreed, or if a majority of the members voted to do so. The bill also set Dec. 31 as a deadline to issue a report — far too little time to litigate subpoenas if potential witnesses (such as Trump and McCarthy) refuse to voluntarily testify.
Even if this bill were passed — which now appears unlikely — it would have still allowed considerable room for Republican obstructionism if all of the GOP-appointed commissioners voted in lockstep. There would have been nothing to stop McCarthy and McConnell from appointing rabid Trumpkins for precisely this purpose. (Imagine if, say, former Trump White House aide Stephen Miller were the vice chair.)
But now, the Republican leaders have become Trump’s collaborators in a coverup. Without a thorough investigation, we will never learn exactly what Trump did prior to, and during, the riot.
And what about the role of Republican members of Congress in fomenting this insurrection? We know the disgraceful things they have said in public. For example, Rep. Paul A. Gosar (Ariz.) accused Democrats of staging a “coup d’etat” and told his followers: “Be ready to defend the Constitution and the White House.” But what links did GOP members of Congress have behind-the-scenes with the insurrectionists?
The republican (obstructionist) “leadership” already knows some of what they would find, guilty republicans. They don’t want their sycophant’s to hear that, and they certainly don’t want to find more evidence of republican guilt, especially if it comes out near an election.
Nothing constructive from this mob, only obstructive. And folks, obstruction for the sake of obstruction does bugger all for democracy. Oh wait……..I see what they are doing now…………..bugger democracy.
the GQP thinks if we don’t talk about it it will just go away . WELL IT WON’T when the orange money loses again in 2024 (hopefully he will be in prison by then) he will unleash his storm trumpers again
Nierro almost 3 years ago
Pretty natural for the criminals to not want an investigation on themselves.
brwydave Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Nothing to see here folks – just keep obstructing.
briangj2 almost 3 years ago
The proposed version of the 1/6 Commission is scrupulously bipartisan with five members, including the chair, appointed by Democratic leaders, and five members, including the vice chair, appointed by Republican leaders. While the chairman would be allowed to appoint senior staff members and demand information from the federal government, the panel could only issue subpoenas if both the chair and vice chair agreed, or if a majority of the members voted to do so. The bill also set Dec. 31 as a deadline to issue a report — far too little time to litigate subpoenas if potential witnesses (such as Trump and McCarthy) refuse to voluntarily testify.
Even if this bill were passed — which now appears unlikely — it would have still allowed considerable room for Republican obstructionism if all of the GOP-appointed commissioners voted in lockstep. There would have been nothing to stop McCarthy and McConnell from appointing rabid Trumpkins for precisely this purpose. (Imagine if, say, former Trump White House aide Stephen Miller were the vice chair.)
But now, the Republican leaders have become Trump’s collaborators in a coverup. Without a thorough investigation, we will never learn exactly what Trump did prior to, and during, the riot.
And what about the role of Republican members of Congress in fomenting this insurrection? We know the disgraceful things they have said in public. For example, Rep. Paul A. Gosar (Ariz.) accused Democrats of staging a “coup d’etat” and told his followers: “Be ready to defend the Constitution and the White House.” But what links did GOP members of Congress have behind-the-scenes with the insurrectionists?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/05/19/why-republican-opposition-jan-6-commission-could-be-blessing-disguise/
RAGs almost 3 years ago
The republican (obstructionist) “leadership” already knows some of what they would find, guilty republicans. They don’t want their sycophant’s to hear that, and they certainly don’t want to find more evidence of republican guilt, especially if it comes out near an election.
tee929 almost 3 years ago
The Hate of November must not win…..The Sick of January must not be pushed aside as “overzealous” tourists…..
grumpypophobart almost 3 years ago
Nothing constructive from this mob, only obstructive. And folks, obstruction for the sake of obstruction does bugger all for democracy. Oh wait……..I see what they are doing now…………..bugger democracy.
ferddo almost 3 years ago
If the elephant admits that there is no need to have a commission because there’s already plenty of evidence, let’s go straight to arraignments.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Republicans constantly lie and their idiot base believe them.
GaryCooper almost 3 years ago
People who investigate themselves always end up clearing themselves.
nyg16 almost 3 years ago
the GQP thinks if we don’t talk about it it will just go away . WELL IT WON’T when the orange money loses again in 2024 (hopefully he will be in prison by then) he will unleash his storm trumpers again
cdward almost 3 years ago
The only reason they don’t want this commission is because they are guilty as sin.