Republicans just introduced a resolution to remove Mueller from the Trump-Russia investigation

[orangecrush]

You knew this was coming.


WASHINGTON — A group of conservative Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution on Friday calling for Robert Mueller to recuse himself as the special counsel investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 US election and whether President Donald Trump's campaign team colluded with Moscow.

Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Andy Biggs of Arizona, and Louie Gohmert of Texas say Mueller should step down because he was the FBI director in 2010 when US government agencies approved the sale of Uranium One, a Canadian energy company, to a Russian nuclear-energy firm. The deal required approval because Uranium One had mining operations in the US.

Gaetz says the issue is that Mueller's FBI had found evidence of criminal activity that may have been relevant to the deal but did not bring any charges, and that Mueller therefore should recuse himself from the current investigation.

"These deeply troubling events took place when Mr. Mueller was the Director of the FBI. As such, his impartiality is hopelessly compromised," Gaetz said in a statement. "He must step down immediately."

Many of Gaetz's Republican colleagues, however, have previously expressed support for Mueller and his investigation. Senate Republicans have even introduced bills to create a barrier between Trump and Mueller in the event the president attempts to fire him.

http://www.businessinsider.com/republicans-introduce-bill-to-remove-bob-mueller-from-special-counsel-2017-11

[OnDoutside]

1. Scum.

[orangecrush]

9. totally expected

and ain't gonna happen.

[Kirk Lover]

2. Do they really think that removing Mueller would just make this all go away? FOOLS.

[orangecrush]

11. Pure smoke

cheap thrills for the base.

[lagomorph777]

25. Anyone who threatens him is obstructing justice

and should expect to be treated accordingly.

[lindysalsagal]

42. Yes. Obstructing justice.

[Girard442]

3. It's time for R's with principles and a conscience to be heard.

[orangecrush]

12. Funny

I can't hear a thing!

[Kaleva]

4. Misleading headline. Bill has just 3 right wing, fringe, no-name co-sponsers

"Biggs co-sponsored the resolution with two other GOP lawmakers, Congressmen Matt Gaetz of Florida and Louie Gohmert of Texas."

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/andy-biggs-says-special-counsel-mueller-should-resign-9840587

Back in February, Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a bill to abolish the EPA.

[orangecrush]

13. That's good news

sounds like red meat for their base.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

19. BUT IT'S GOT LOUIE GOHMERT!!!!!!!!!

LOUIE GOHMERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[onetexan]

23. sure looks like Gomer doesn't he

product of too much inbreeding

[orangecrush]

31. Hi Tommy

Glad to hear it's not serious.


I hope the same is true for this as well...


https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029791390


But it's probably already serious that a President is going in this direction, and highly dangerous.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

32. I hope it's just more hot air from the Madman.

But the mere fact he's openly displaying his autocratic desires is extremely scary in and of itself.

[orangecrush]

34. Exactly the point

I hope he gets shut down, soon and hard.

[joshcryer]

20. As if they don't represent the loon at the top.

[VOX]

5. This may not have broad support among non-yahoo Republicans.

But it is do-or-die time for them. They’re finally going to have to line up behind their uncommonly horrible, authoritarian, banana-republic “president,” or the country, which is in dire jeopardy.

Hoping that Republicans choose wisely is a lousy spot to be in, but here we (the citizens) are.

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

6. Stopped taking it seriously at crazy louies name

Bat crazy

[orangecrush]

14. Thanks!

Now I know.

[JDC]

40. Kinda feel the same way

[Fullduplexxx]

7. That was why the hubbub over this deal , to discredit him

Im sure mueller will run his resignation letter to his boss right away

[orangecrush]

15. It was the first result

When I googled "Mueller investigation."

[nocalflea]

8. Bill introduced by Dumb, Dumber and Desparate.

[orangecrush]

16. Good

Glad to know it's going nowhere.

[nocalflea]

21. Gotta have faith, dude .

[Raster]

10. My email to Andy Biggs, Represntative of District 5 in Arizona...

Rep. Biggs,

I am DEEPLY distressed, though not surprised, that you would be a co-sponsor of a resolution to remove Robert Mueller as Special Counsel from the Russia Investigation. Does it ever occur to you to put COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY? Donald Trump is UNFIT for the Office of President of the United States. You know this, I know this. And increasingly, information available indicates the Trump campaign colluded AND EVEN COOPERATED with Russia to influence our last Presidential election in Trump's favor.
Even if Robert Mueller were removed from the investigation, the information will come out. The truth will be revealed. And you and every other Rethuglican in Congress that gives the Traitor Trump cover and seeks to obscure and obfuscate will be identified as such. Do you know the term for someone who gives aid and protection to a traitor? Traitor.

Regards,
Raster.

[orangecrush]

17. Great!

Thanks for sending that!

[joshcryer]

18. Just posted this.

These people know that if they are patsies for Russia they'll get a lot of social media support through Russian's cyber farms.

[orangecrush]

26. Good point

And n ow I see it's going even further...


https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029791390



Someone needs to grow a spine and put this clown in check, quickly.

[Union-Man]

22. What if Mueller Resigns?

Hi all. New to the DU. Does anyone know what would happen to investigation if Mueller is forced to resign from investigation?

I assume there is a back-up plan and that someone else would take over.

Any thoughts?

[orangecrush]

28. Welcome to D.U.

And I do not know what the likely scenarios are.

I don't think anyone knows for sure.

[underpants]

33. Welcome to DU. A. He won't step down. B. There are plenty on his team to take over

Plus they'll already indicted 2, gotten a admission from another, and there are 4 indicts left to be unsealed.

[Wash. state Desk Jet]

36. What would happen is a good and complicated question.

The republicans are in panic mode over the upcoming election cycle. Desperation is the motivation behind the outright foolishness .Like Trump or even more than Trump ,they want it to stop. And there is plenty of denial in the mix as well. It is not going to be stopped.
And the price for having been do nothing obstructionist must be paid in full.

[DesertRat]

41. If Mueller is forced out, we take to the streets

https://act.moveon.org/event/mueller-firing-rapid-response-events/search/

[Rhiannon12866]

43. Excellent! Thanks so much for posting this!

Looked it up and there's already an event planned right near me! Amazing!

[DesertRat]

44. Awesome. We're ready!

[Mr. Ected]

24. Maybe he can recuse himself the way Devin Nunes recused himself from the House investigation

In other words, not.

[orangecrush]

29. Agree.

[C_U_L8R]

27. Uranium One is their new Bengazi

What a bunch of fucking morons.

[orangecrush]

30. Trump

Is an extremely dangerous moron.

[lpbk2713]

35. It's called The CYA Bill.

[Roland99]

37. Its all based on one informant

who claims, apparently, to have info on bribes and kickbacks involving the Clintons and Russia

His lawyer is Victoria Toensing, same lawyer Sam Clovis has. She’s as nuts as Orly Taitz


More: https://www.mediamatters.org/research/2006/01/20/toensing-offered-false-defense-of-bushs-warrant/134680

[Soxfan58]

38. Somebody

Is getting close.

[Stinky The Clown]

39. I see the Asshole Caucus is joining forces with the Fuckwad and Moron caucuses.