This Is Jason Chaffetz’s REAL Reason For Duping The Media About Hillary’s Emails

[Raster]

http://reverbpress.com/politics/this-is-jason-chaffetzs-real-reason-for-duping-the-media-about-hillarys-emails/

Republican Congressman from Utah Jason Chaffetz caused a shockwave in the media and in the 2016 presidential election Friday, when he tweeted that the FBI had “reopened” the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails.

Across the board, major media jumped on this tweet, blasting out headlines using Chaffetz’s phrasing that the FBI was “reopening” its investigation. This was untrue for several reasons. Informing Congress about the discovery of three possibly related emails while investigating Anthony Weiner‘s communications in a totally unrelated case was a routine clerical matter. As experts were quick to point out, the FBI had not used the word “reopened” and had yet to assess whether there was anything to investigate at all. The emails were not sent to or from Hillary Clinton, and there was no possible way that they could result in new charges being filed against her.

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As it becomes clear that Chaffetz had used a fairly inconsequential piece of information to make an enormous media splash 11 days before an election, the question becomes: Why did he do it? The obvious answer is for partisan gain. Clinton maintains a solid lead in the race, and it’s affecting down-ballot races. But Chaffetz has a political reason that has more to do with his own ambition.

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So, by using a standard clerical missive from the FBI to send the mainstream media on a wild goose chase, Chaffetz demonstrated that he’s willing to use–some might say abuse–the power of his position to rattle Hillary Clinton’s cage to such an extent that the stock market takes a significant dive. Chaffetz is showing he can turn the media against Clinton and send ripples through an election. Chaffetz is showing the Freedom Caucus that he can be their warlord of partisan hostage taking. Chaffetz showed that he can be the House Speaker the extreme right wants.

Jason Chaffetz just announced Friday that he is running to topple Paul Ryan as Speaker of the House in November and the entire mainstream media chased a shiny object and failed to connect the dots. You heard it here first.

[Raster]

1. So here we have Chaffetz, -R-Utah, Hypocrite- first telling us he can't support tRump...

...then he can, and now he is gunning for the job of Speaker and is willing to show the brutally partisan Freedom Caucus he is willing to be their partisan warlord.

Methinks, the LIAR AND HYPOCRITE from Utah his own Presidential designs.

[George II]

25. I'm sure he was involved in this sudden return to Clinton's investigation. Three things in two days:

1. He announces he's going to vote for Trump after condemning him a couple of weeks ago.
2. He announces that he's going to campaign for Speaker of the House.
3. Comey issues his letter to the Senate.

All in less than 24 hours.

TOO coincidental for me.

[Raster]

26. At this time and at this level...

...there is no such thing as coincidence.

The GOP knows tRump will not be elected. Now they're trying to mitigate the Congressional damage.

[Moostache]

2. Chaffetz is typical of GOP thugs

He endorsed, un-endorsed, re-endorsed (not 'really', you know, 'wink-wink, nudge-nudge'; but sure voting for him) and probably just plain "dorsed" Trump in the span of the campaign. He had the temerity to tweet out a few days ago that he was still voting for Trump despite his sudden fit of propriety as Trump was drowning in bad PR and high profile "un-endorsement".

Jason, you are an opportunistic hustler and should be embarrassed to show you face in polite company...which absolutely qualifies you to 'lead' the House anarchists. I just hope you die by choking on your own bile first...

[lastlib]

19. I sure as h*** won't do the Heimlich maneuver when it happens....

"Are you choking?" "Yes."
"Can you talk?" "No."
"Are you sure you can't talk?" <nods head yes>
"Are you absolutely sure you can't talk?" <nods head yes>
"Do you want me to do the Heimlich maneuver?" <nods head yes>
"Are you willing to sign this waiver of liability releasing me from all claims of damages resulting from doing the Heimlich maneuver?" <nods head yes>
"Let me get two witnesses to your signature first." <leave room, find two drunks who can't remember their names, let alone sign them.> "Sign here, please." <no response from dead victim>
"Well, I guess that settles that."

[OnDoutside]

3. When I think of Chaffetz I think of the

Sneak in Animal House shot in the back by his own troops.

[gademocrat7]

4. He is disgusting.

[DFW]

5. May Chaffetz and Ryan tear each other to shreds.

Leave the House Republicans in such a state of disarray that all the King's horses and all the King's men turn around and ride right back to Mother Goose, figuring they had a better chance at repairing Humpty Dumpty.

[procon]

6. He's trying to lay the foundation for Republicans to start impeachment proceedings

as soon as Hillary is sworn into office. He'll be the tough guy. He'll 'get' a Clinton, at long last giving the GOP the giant orgasm they've dreamed of since they failed to oust Bill.

[Raster]

10. Chaffeftz is definitely laying the groundwork for impeachment proceedings...

...and as a perceived clean-cut Mormon from Utah with no marital indiscretions, he appears to be the House Conservative Caucus' wet dream of a Clinton hit-man.

Oh yes, Chaffetz has an agenda and wants to be someone in the worst way. Chaffetz sees this as his opportunity to make his bones in the House and pave the way for a wider, higher profile political career. He's already let it be known he is willing to challenge Paul Ryan for House Speaker.

[Wellstone ruled]

7. Little Jason has had issues

of this nature back in Utah in pass years. He is in a protected District and uses his soap box to attack others for his personal gain. Just laying in the weeds for Orin Hatch's Seat to open.

[Raster]

9. Little Jason wants to be SOMEBODY in the worst way...

...and has his own personal agenda:

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Jason Chaffetz, the Utah congressman wrapping up his first term atop the powerful House Oversight Committee, unendorsed Donald Trump weeks ago. That freed him up to prepare for something else: spending years, come January, probing the record of a President Hillary Clinton.

“It’s a target-rich environment,” the Republican said in an interview in Salt Lake City’s suburbs. “Even before we get to Day One, we’ve got two years’ worth of material already lined up. She has four years of history at the State Department, and it ain’t good.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/house-republicans-are-already-preparing-for-years-of-investigations-of-clinton/2016/10/26/e153a714-9ac3-11e6-9980-50913d68eacb_story.html

[Wellstone ruled]

18. Utah politics has turned to

crap since 1976 with the adoption of take no prisoners. The Politic of Utah is that of a Theocracy based on Libertarian/John Birch ideals.

Something tells me,this was a set-up with certain Rethugs in on the writing of the Letter and the timing of it's release. Interesting.

[Raster]

22. I would not put that aside...

...I was born and raised in the Church, yes, that church. We parted company MANY years ago, but I am very familiar with the Utah Theocracy and their uber-conservative ideals. I grew up in Southeast Arizona, the other Utah, home of previous Church President Spencer W. Kimball. That said...

A woman rising to the highest position in the land --and a strong, pro-choice woman at that-- is anathema to the Church.

That said, I strongly suspect that Comey has had this "new" information in his hands for AT LEAST SEVERAL WEEKS. I further strongly suspect that the timing of this little nothing --and it will be a nothing when it is all said and done-- was timed to give the GOP some cover and try and save their majority in the House and maybe the Senate.

[Wellstone ruled]

28. Agree.

After 12 years living in Utah,and being a active Dem,finally had to pull the pin and move on. And yes,the Church sure as hell does not want a Female President of any sort. Taft Benson pretty much killed the Democratic Party in Utah with his demand that all members be Republican in good standing.

[Lucinda]

8. KNR Thank you!

[Mc Mike]

11. This is the second '503 temporarily down' reverbpress link I've seen regarding this fake scandal.

Chaffetz should be charged with some felony fraud infraction.

[Raster]

12. I think Reverb Press is having a huge amount of traffic tonight...

...there are several pieces about this non-scandal posted. They called this bullshit right from the start.

[Mc Mike]

14. Glad about the traffic. I've heard of them before, but am not too familiar.

I'll check back with your link and the 5 reasons link, later.

[Raster]

16. Here is the link to the main page, it takes a few minutes to connect...

...but you can see the internal link to the story I posted:

http://reverbpress.com/

[Mc Mike]

21. No dice. I'll try later, thanks for trying to get me the info.

I have this bookmarked.

[Lucinda]

13. That website is down now.... n/t

[NBachers]

15. Both links worked fine for me

[Lucinda]

17. Good! It was down earlier. Glad it's back!

[Lucinda]

31. Kicking this back up...well worth the read, especially with new information out n/t

[George II]

20. The fact that he announced he was pushing to be Speaker on the same day all this crap....

....came out (instigated, presumably, by him) should be hammered away for the next 11 days.

All things considered, in a day or two this entire gambit by Chafitz and Comey very likely could backfire "bigly" and Clinton could come out of this in better shape than she was yesterday.

[Raster]

24. I keep emphasizing and WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO...

...Jason Chaffetz wants to be someone important in the worst way, and sees harassing and investigating Clinton as his path to greatness. Jason Chaffetz is a little man with very big intentions.

And yes, I agree, this could backfire right in Chaffetz's face. And I hope he gets a face full.

[BainsBane]

27. The question is why the media reports

Unsubstantiated tweets.

[Volaris]

29. Because they're not real journalists.

Real journalists learn early the difference between real gold and fools gold. They did as expected....chased the Shiny Object. Like they give a shit who threw it for them to fetch.

Disgusting.

[Rex]

33. Garbage pundits. They traded their integrity for an easy paycheck, requiring little to no thought.

I blame some of this on the creation of for-profit news stations. We were doing pretty well before Foxnews and CNN came along.

[Raster]

30. Kick for visibility!

[Rex]

32. So Chaffetz is the one that tried to throw the election...time to investigate the GOP.

[Raster]

34. But of course... This latest email affair is all about attempting to affect...

...the outcome of the DOWN BALLOT election. This is about the GOP maintaining their control over Congress.

[Rex]

35. Well, just for a change, we need to start our own investigation of the GOP.

When and what did they know? They cannot just pretend their way out of this one imo.