Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

riversedge

(70,187 posts)
Wed May 3, 2017, 09:07 PM May 2017

For his next trick, Ted Cruz will probably ask Comey about ACORN.


The Republicans essentially made a mockery out of this hearing!!


Tweet:
Kaili Joy Gray‏Verified account @KailiJoy 8h8 hours ago

For his next trick, Ted Cruz will probably ask Comey about ACORN. #comeyhearing












Ted Cruz tries to derail FBI testimony on Trump/Russia by dredging up old discredited IRS “scandal”



By Oliver Willis | May 3, 2017

Sen. Ted Cruz used his time during FBI Director James Comey's testimony on the Trump campaign and Russia to bring up the discredited and long-closed investigation into the IRS' treatment of the tea party movement. Despite Donald Trump's personal attacks on him, Cruz was willing to join the Republican team effort to soften the blow of ongoing Russian revelations.


Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) used his time during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director James Comey to rehash the agency’s closed investigation of the IRS’ supposed — and debunked — mistreatment of the the tea party, rather than deal with Russia and Donald Trump.


Cruz’s failed presidential campaign was a target of malicious smears by Trump, who floated the conspiracy that Cruz was not a citizen, and that his father took part in the JFK assassination.

Nevertheless, Cruz used his time during the Senate hearing on Wednesday to help Trump deflect from the ongoing scandal, instead asking Comey about conservative complaints under President Obama that the IRS had unfairly targeted tea party groups seeking nonprofit status.

.......................
1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
For his next trick, Ted Cruz will probably ask Comey about ACORN. (Original Post) riversedge May 2017 OP
I HATE HIM! (and not because he looks like Grandpa Munster) BigmanPigman May 2017 #1
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»For his next trick, Ted C...