Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Rocks!!!!

[Parche]

I dont know if anyone saw the hearing yesterday, Senator Whitehouse ask one of the best
questions of the day.
He asked her if she had signed anything, or any contract that had anything to do with
'Executive Priviledge', when she was first hired as 'Political Director'.
With that question and her answer was NO, she led the way for an obstruction of justice
charge against the President, and or her contempt of Congress.
But we all know that 'Executive Priviledge' is suspect anyway.

This morning he spoke in the Senate Chamber, and it was one of the most eloquent speeches
I have ever heard.
Right to the point, knocking this administrations phony phrases.
I have been watching him alot lately, at hearings, and at a few press conferences, and he is
extremely intelligent.
Mark my words, in 8-12 years he will be running for President and win, a Whitehouse in the
Whitehouse. :hi:

[madokie]

1. I agree with you

add:

Sheldon Whitehouse/Jim Webb would be a good ticket somewhere down the road, sooner rather than later

[Captain Hilts]

2. Yes, he does. Chaffee was a lazy ass in the wrong party. Reed AND Whitehouse rock.

Three Cheers for Rhode Island and Providence Plantations!

[merbex]

6. Longest state name for smallest state

The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Whitehouse is a star and is impressing his colleagues by doing his homework and showing up prepared to ask the best questions

Thanks, Little Rhodey, for electing him!

[Captain Hilts]

10. Is Rhode Island a commonwealth? I know VA and Mass are....nt

[TahitiNut]

12. Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Those are the 'official' commonwealths in the U.S.

[bdamomma]

14. RI is one of 13 original colonies

[bdamomma]

13. yes, Whitehouse is very impressive he has impressed many

lately, I am so glad I voted for him. Reed and Whitehouse are true patriots.

[Pirate Smile]

3. You can tell he was a prosecutor. He is great at questioning witnesses -

much better then many others.

[IChing]

4. He is one to watch and listen too

I saw parts of the speech this morning and his questions yesterday.
He is without a doubt someone I listen to whenever he speaks.

I am impressed.

Yes he does Rock

[napi21]

5. I've been impressed with him too! In fact, I've been very impressed with

several of our NEW Dems. Mike Webb is terrific too! So is Sherrod Brown.

[Captain Hilts]

11. MD's Cardin has been doing pretty well also. nt

[eleny]

7. Thanks so much for posting this

I watched the hearing yesterday. But I was distracted and had to take care of something and missed that question. DU was abuzz with how good he was and the trouble they were in for how she answered. In my limited time I never did get the jist of what was up. Now I know and am delighted!

Btw, it doesn't hurt that he has a softer demeanor. I'm reminded of Gregory Peck in Mockingbird. Quiet decency.

And he's got a nice smile, too.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

8. He is Brilliant! I love how he thinks outside of the box. PS

I also find him in a strange way, very sexy!

[eleny]

9. A smile that lights up his face

How can a person not find it appealing! Also, his demeanor makes him feel trustworthy. A nice combo.

[Blackhatjack]

15. What many posters may not understand about questioning at hearings....

Democrats and Republicans often meet before hearings and 'divide up' the topics they wish to cover with a particular witness. The fact that Whitehouse has been honing in on critical questions is a tribute to not only his ability, but the acknowledgement of his colleagues that he is one of the best at getting to the information needed. I expect great things from him as the investigations roll on.

[Parche]

16. Hearing

And to be on that committee, with only being a first year Senator is outstanding
They know he is awesome!!! :hi:

[wryter2000]

18. Good point

That is quite a committee for a brand new guy to be on.

[wryter2000]

17. Cool

I know nothing about him. Good to hear we have another good one. He sure has a nice smile.

[bdamomma]

19. Well, I called his office this afternoon and told the person on

the phone that non constituents and constituents are very happy with him to keep up the good work. They were very appreciative.

[rudy23]

20. We can't forget about this question. This was the best part of the hearing, to me.

We can't let her wriggle out of this one.

[Nikki Stone1]

21. "Put Whitehouse in the White House"?

There's a bumpersticker waiting to happen.

[rcsl1998]

22. Whitehouse Gets No Press In RI

Sheldon has done a great job thus far, but those of us in RI would only know by watching C-SPAN and researching the websites. The bluest state's only statewide daily (Providence Journal) rarely mentions him (coverage has been awful since buyout by Belo based in Texas). The local TV news shows video of fires and police chases from around the country (and the world), but hardly anything on our US Congressional Delegation. As for the 'local' radio (WPRO & WHJJ)? All right wingnut radio all the time.

[mod mom]

23. Absolutely. He is definitely someone to watch (now & in the future) also,

he does a great job of simplifying things.