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Septua

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26. I'm well aware of the Magat position and never expected otherwise.

Fri Jun 9, 2023, 08:21 AM

Jun 2023

Here's what I know Garland has said:

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ag-garland-reiterates-person-trump-law-jan/story?id=87140695

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday reiterated that "no person," not even a former president, was above the law amid calls from some congressional Democrats to charge Donald Trump after last year's Capitol riot.

During a press conference, a visibly animated Garland twice said that "no person" was above the law when pressed specifically about Trump, whom Democrats say incited the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection over his unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud in 2020. Democrats also cite Trump's larger, months-long campaign to try and reverse his election loss. (Trump insists he did nothing wrong.)

The Gym Jordan types well know the facts and the truth but can't admit it for fear of getting crossways with "the base." So, claims of partisan politics is the only position they have to run with.

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So, Garland did it right. [View all] Septua Jun 2023 OP

I hate to break this to you, gab13by13 Jun 2023 #1

What exactly is your goal... hippywife Jun 2023 #3

They would do that no matter what liberal N proud Jun 2023 #5

I don't recall Garland making any comments on his own non-partisanship. He didn't have to. Beastly Boy Jun 2023 #6

Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissman answered your question tonight on Lawrence O'Donnell's show. ancianita Jun 2023 #12

What was the reason he appointed Smith? boston bean Jun 2023 #24

Theme song for your ad nauseum claim regarding Garland and partisanship: Fiendish Thingy Jun 2023 #14

Doubling down is for MAGATS treestar Jun 2023 #19

I'm well aware of the Magat position and never expected otherwise. Septua Jun 2023 #26

Uh, the entire right-wing wing apparatus is calling this a political agenda Marius25 Jun 2023 #2

That's all they've got. spanone Jun 2023 #4

Anyone give a shit who isn't brainwashed. Cha Jun 2023 #8

There is a difference between ridiculous statements treestar Jun 2023 #20

Yes, yes he sure did... Spazito Jun 2023 #7

TY, AG Garland & SC Jack Smith. Cha Jun 2023 #9

Garland did not approve OR disapprove it. Smith gets no opinion from Garland or Monaco. ancianita Jun 2023 #10

Katyal said Garland could have opted to approve, Deminpenn Jun 2023 #22

As I understand, Garland has the final word... Septua Jun 2023 #23

I'm glad he brought Smith in as special counsel. That was a great choice lees1975 Jun 2023 #11

And yet...they are blaming Biden MiniMe Jun 2023 #13

Jack Smith has not been doing "dirty work." He is pursuing justice. nt SunSeeker Jun 2023 #15

Never doubted it. Joe & Merrick are patriots. Joinfortmill Jun 2023 #16

I give Garland credit for appointing Smith BlueKota Jun 2023 #17

Anyone who thinks that the assholes won't accuse him of a running a political agenda Autumn Jun 2023 #18

Those assholes are hopeless no matter what. honest.abe Jun 2023 #25

Agreed. honest.abe Jun 2023 #21