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IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! A few minutes ago (about 1:00 PM) McCarthy has withdrawn ALL his recommendations!Source: Speaker.gov Newsroom
JULY 21, 2021 PRESS RELEASE
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the Republican recommendations to serve on the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol:
"The violent domestic attack on Congress on January 6th was the worst assault on the Capitol since the War of 1812 and the worst domestic assault on American Democracy since the Civil War. We are facing a radically new threat in the kinds of forces that combined to attack our government on January 6th. The future of our democracy is on the line. This assault was an attempt to overthrow the government.
"We need a comprehensive investigation as to who organized this attack, who paid for it, how they nearly succeeded in overthrowing a presidential election, why they did it and how we must organize ourselves to prevent anything like it from ever happening again.
"It had been our hope to establish a bipartisan, independent National Commission, but there is no prospect for that Commission at this time because of insufficient support from Republican Senators. Therefore, the House established the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Select Committee on the January 6th Insurrection will investigate and report upon the facts and causes of the terrorist mob attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. It will also be charged with reporting its findings, conclusions and recommendations for preventing future attacks.
"Monday evening, the Minority Leader recommended 5 Members to serve on the Select Committee. I have spoken with him this morning about the objections raised about Representatives Jim Banks and Jim Jordan and the impact their appointments may have on the integrity of the investigation. I also informed him that I was prepared to appoint Representatives Rodney Davis, Kelly Armstrong and Troy Nehls, and requested that he recommend two other Members.
"With respect for the integrity of the investigation, with an insistence on the truth and with concern about statements made and actions taken by these Members, I must reject the recommendations of Representatives Banks and Jordan to the Select Committee.
"The unprecedented nature of January 6th demands this unprecedented decision."
Read more: https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/72121-2
Essentially she's saying that McCarthy, Jordan, and Banks can go F* off!
Note: Full statement included, this is the Speaker's site and statement, not copyrighted.
pandr32
(11,553 posts)brooklynite
(94,333 posts)Nevilledog
(51,005 posts)bottomofthehill
(8,318 posts)He is a former cop who was on the floor with 2 other members preparing to Battle with the insurrectionists on 1/6 armed with a sign.
It would be awfully tough for a cop to shit on the other cops that showed up that day.
Key comment, Statements made and actions taken from the Speakers press release
olegramps
(8,200 posts)I don't think that there is even one Republican that is actually fair minded. It would be a gross contradiction of todays Republican. They are nothing more than brainwashed turds. I really don't give a damn if any Republican is put on the committee. Everyone of them is dedicated to obstruction of the truth concerning their party's responsibility. I say go ahead with a committee of only Democrats because the Republicans with never concede to the facts.
The best you can hope for is that the results will at best convince the Independent voters that the Republicans represent one of the greatest threats to our system of government that we has ever faced. The bold fact is they are dedicated to the establishment of a authoritarian presidency and the destruction of the balance of powers that our system was founded on. The admiration that Trump has for Russian and Chinese systems clearly reveals his ultimate objective. As many have observed, the Republican Party has become a cult as blind as those dedicated to Mao, Stalin or Hitler as supreme invincible leaders.
hlthe2b
(102,119 posts)Ovaries of steel!
Escurumbele
(3,378 posts)Maybe it needs to be made into a TV series...Nancy, Ovaries of steel!
Nevilledog
(51,005 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)BGBD
(3,282 posts)He's not an insurrection-denier like Gym is.
Nehls is an asshole for voting not to certify, but it was just a political move for him. He stood in the line of fire and engaged rioters with a wooded sign post. He helped defend the inner chamber.
diverdownjt
(701 posts)When it came to stand up for what what is right and real...he failed the test.
No quarter for these assholes.
diverdownjt
(701 posts)ProfessorGAC
(64,852 posts)...to keep him.
The rejection is more about the public belittling of the insurrection than about the cert vote.
It's looks much less partisan than to reject based on an official duty occurring after the event being investigated.
I think leaving him on is a shrewd move by the speaker.
Walleye
(30,977 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Walleye
(30,977 posts)Budi
(15,325 posts)That's just Speaker Pelosi being Speaker Pelosi
I thank the gods for this woman
Can you even imagine how they are fuming? A wooooman dared to say "No!"
Budi
(15,325 posts)I don't even wanna know what his response was
The big baby tainted himself with his own statements.
George II
(67,782 posts)....his republican balls (or should I say testicles?) and going home.
Budi
(15,325 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)Thanks for the reminder!
Budi
(15,325 posts)...probably passing a joint between them too.
What a classic, huh!
Can you even imagine how they are fuming? A wooooman dared to say "No!"
brush
(53,741 posts)calimary
(81,110 posts)You ROCK, my lady!
I wonder if she wore red that day to own the CONS?
onetexan
(13,020 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(12,250 posts)and is putting him on notice that she won't tolerate his attempt to derail the investigation.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, RWNJ Terminator.
grumpyduck
(6,222 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(12,250 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Maeve
(42,271 posts)You go, Madam Speaker!!
Jim__
(14,063 posts)brer cat
(24,523 posts)You are the boss.
jalan48
(13,841 posts)Politicub
(12,165 posts)So he probably will try; Jordan is known for his predilection for silencing victims of sexual abuse, and not a keen intellect.
William Seger
(10,775 posts)When Jordan said he considered the investigation to be the third impeachment, he was really just telling us how he would treat it: He doesn't give a damn about the facts; he doesn't give a damn about the law; he doesn't give a damn about the best interests of the country. All he cares about is pandering to Trump's cult and getting sound bites on Fox to advance his own career. I desperately hope Trump fucks him over, as he usually does to anyone who plays that game.
George II
(67,782 posts)jalan48
(13,841 posts)the rule of law.
Congrats to Speaker Pelosi for her action.
marieo1
(1,402 posts)Way to go, Speaker Pelosi.........this is exactly what we want you to do - you speak for all of us. Thank you so much.
twodogsbarking
(9,674 posts)Kicking two butts with one high heel.
Politicub
(12,165 posts)She isnt pulling any punches, and I feel she does an incredible job of representing the people.
Sucha NastyWoman
(2,741 posts)And knows what shes doing.
LetMyPeopleVote
(144,919 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,074 posts)The last thing they need is that little turd leaking stuff to Daddy.
Evolve Dammit
(16,697 posts)The Orange One forbids it and Wormtail does his bidding...
GoCubsGo
(32,074 posts)It's not up to him, and if the GOP doesn't want to behave like adults here, the committee will move on without them.
Gymbo
(133 posts)I just went to the Speakers press release, and I saw no mention of a withdrawal.
George II
(67,782 posts)bringthePaine
(1,727 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)bucolic_frolic
(43,044 posts)Not like McConnell quashing legislation and appointments for strictly partisan political purposes!
Speaker Pelosi has stepped up yet again! She will rank among the greatest Speakers for as long as there is America.
calimary
(81,110 posts)Sure glad the grown-ups are in charge!
We have to extend their majority in the upcoming midterms.
MontanaMama
(23,295 posts)Nancy called your lame ass bluff. I expect you to take your deflated ball and go home now.
YoshidaYui
(41,818 posts)Link to tweet
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colorado_ufo
(5,730 posts)Fantastic, and she used the occasion to further her case.
Cha
(296,839 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,387 posts)Mike Niendorff
(3,456 posts)"This assault was an attempt to overthrow the government."
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