House Republicans warned they will 'dig their own grave' if they pursue 'frivolous' investigations

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Resentful of the amount of time Democrats spent investigating former President Donald Trump's corruption scandals when they controlled the committees, the incoming House Republican majority has vowed to launch a volley of investigations of their own, on everything from how the Department of Homeland Security is securing the border, to whether the January 6 rioters accused of assaulting police officers were treated fairly in jail, to whether Hunter Biden may have profited from the White House the way Trump's children did for four years.

But on Wednesday, writing for The Bulwark, Joe Perticone reported that Democratic lawmakers are issuing House Republicans a stark warning: overreach with your investigatory powers, and it will blow up in your face.

"Democrats who spoke with The Bulwark said House Republicans’ stated oversight priorities are nakedly political, but won’t help the GOP’s future electoral efforts. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are poised to take the baton on what they consider critical investigations, such as that of the House January 6th Committee," wrote Perticone. "Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine told The Bulwark Senate Democrats could pick up the slack where these investigations have fallen off in the House. Whether they will need to do so depends on which route Republicans take over the next two years — a serious one, or a frivolous detour."

"I think if we do the work of a legislative body and produce some results, good confirmations, continue to produce bipartisan bills as we have, and the House is known for wacky investigations that aren’t really top of mind to anybody but an extreme view, that will show a real contrast between who the two parties are in ways that will not necessarily be harmful to us," Kaine added.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/house-republicans-warned-they-will-dig-their-own-grave-if-they-pursue-frivolous-investigations/ar-AA151cmO

[Jim__]

1. The media will play a big role in how any investigations are perceived.

If history is any guide, the media will play up the investigations - big time.

[wnylib]

13. Yes, they definitely will. Most American media today

are the equivalent of pulp newspapers and magazines of the past, barely a step above the National Enquirer.

So, Dems will have to get in front of the messaging with pressers that address real issues and avoid acting like we are on the defensive. Define ourselves and the issues and not let the R's define us with their attention grabbing BS.

[area51]

14. +1 n/t

[central scrutinizer]

2. Grandstanding is all they have

They don’t know how and have no interest in actually governing

[LonePirate]

3. Resentful of the corruption investigations? Um what?

Apart from the J6 committee, what corruption scandals did the Dems in the House investigate since they took the majority in 2019? Did I memory hole those or did they never happen?

[mtngirl47]

8. They forget that trump's own Justice Department

Appointed Mueller for the Russian investigation.

[NBachers]

4. "Hey Republicans - here is some sensible and sober advice for you"

Republicans: “Hold my beer!“

[Vogon_Glory]

5. Charge of the Flubalo: Coming soon to Congress

Of course the Repuds will start a new string of bogus investigations. They’ve learned nothing and with each and every retirement/ouster of their half-sane congressional reps, they’ve forgotten even more.

[gratuitous]

6. Republicans will dig their own grave if they don't pursue frivolous investigations, too

Their slavering supporters will accept nothing less than meritless investigations chasing down every last chimeric bat flapping around their collective belfry. Facts and reality will not, can not, must not intrude, and Hell's gaping maw awaits the hapless Republican who concedes that there is no there there.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. Gym Jordan and the GOP idiots are going to make Benghazi look tame

[Justice matters.]

9. Then most voters will stop paying attention to every chicanery they'll come up with.

I know we won't here at DU, but Joe and Joette Sixpack will.

[WarGamer]

10. Yeah they'll listent to that.

[Hassler]

11. Dems need to bring up Gym Jordan's wingman work at Ohio State

At every hearing he chairs.

[Trenzalore]

12. Investigate Kushner and Ivanka

[IcyPeas]

15. Tucker is already investigating how Biden became so wealthy during his time in the government.