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Rhiannon12866

(224,325 posts) Thu Nov 14, 2024, 07:45 AM Nov 14

Senate GOP 'sees no path' for Matt Gaetz's confirmation - Way Too Early - MSNBC

Senior congressional reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Way Too Early to discuss Jon Thune’s new role as GOP Senate leader and his challenge in balancing traditional conservatism with Trump’s agenda. Desiderio notes that Thune faces tensions over Trump’s controversial cabinet picks, such as Matt Gaetz for attorney general, with many Senate Republicans actively pushing Trump to reconsider the nomination. - Aired on 11/14/2024.

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Senate GOP 'sees no path' for Matt Gaetz's confirmation - Way Too Early - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Nov 14 OP

And he already resigned... kerouac2 Nov 14 #1

I read that he resigned to prevent release of the report from the House Ethics Committee into his misconduct Rhiannon12866 Nov 14 #2

Wondering why that would preclude reelease of the report? Zambero Nov 14 #3

I know! I guess they figure it no longer matters if he's no longer under congressional jurisdiction Rhiannon12866 Nov 14 #5

So in other words, it would be a sanctioned coverup Zambero Nov 14 #6

But what retribution would the Republican members face from TFG?? Rhiannon12866 Nov 14 #7

Gaetz will be confirmed kansasobama Nov 14 #4

kerouac2

(744 posts)

1. And he already resigned...

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 07:56 AM

Nov 14

So he will land somewhere to do as his dear leader commands.

Rhiannon12866

(224,325 posts)

2. I read that he resigned to prevent release of the report from the House Ethics Committee into his misconduct

Reply to kerouac2 (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 08:08 AM

Nov 14

Zambero

(9,781 posts)

3. Wondering why that would preclude reelease of the report?

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 08:29 AM

Nov 14

Any misconduct occurred while he was a sitting member of Congress. So his resigning conveniently makes those revelations and potential consequences simply "go away"?

Rhiannon12866

(224,325 posts)

5. I know! I guess they figure it no longer matters if he's no longer under congressional jurisdiction

Reply to Zambero (Reply #3)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 08:55 AM

Nov 14

But I'd think that any misconduct by a sitting member of Congress would be essential to get on the record. And I did read that the report could still be released if a majority of the House Ethics Committee agreed to - but that would require a yes vote from at least one of the 5 Republicans on the 10-member Committee.

Zambero

(9,781 posts)

6. So in other words, it would be a sanctioned coverup

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 09:32 AM

Nov 14

If they detest him so much and wish him to go away once and for all, why not let the chips fall as they may? His victim(s) would deserve no less than that.

Rhiannon12866

(224,325 posts)

7. But what retribution would the Republican members face from TFG??

Reply to Zambero (Reply #6)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 10:09 AM

Nov 14

I've listened to Liz Cheney's book, have it on disc, and she gives details of all that happened before, during and after January 6th. And because she chose "country over party" - her oath to the Constitution rather than "loyalty" to TFG - he's still attacking and threatening her today.

kansasobama

(1,551 posts)

4. Gaetz will be confirmed

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 08:42 AM

Nov 14

When will media and Dems learn? Susan Collins will not block anything.

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