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McCarthy spars with CNN over opening impeachment inquiry without vote
The Hill ^ | 09/13/2023 | DOMINICK MASTRANGELO

Posted on 09/13/2023 12:30:40 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) pushed back on a line of questioning Wednesday by CNN reporter Manu Raju about the pending House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry of President Biden.

After Raju pointed out to McCarthy that less than two weeks ago he acknowledged he did not have the votes in his caucus on impeachment, the Speaker shot back at the reporter.

“You know what’s interesting to me, you’re a reporter for CNN, right? I just laid out to you a lot of allegations based upon the American public,” McCarthy said during the exchange.

“I’m asking you about your words, why did you change your words,” Raju responded.

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: cnn; impeachment; mccarthy; spars
Good for Kevin
1 posted on 09/13/2023 12:30:40 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

It’s good to push back against the media.


2 posted on 09/13/2023 12:32:31 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: ChicagoConservative27

3 posted on 09/13/2023 12:34:46 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

McCarthy is only doing just what he must to keep Matt Gaetz from calling for his removal from the speakership.


4 posted on 09/13/2023 12:41:42 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: BenLurkin

That depiction is incorrect. Brandon is missing two diapers full of shit. One for his face and one for his face


5 posted on 09/13/2023 12:42:24 PM PDT by chuckb87
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Can’t let a handful of squishy RINOs block legitimate investigation of a massive national security issue. The problem is, subpoenas will be ignored, as will referrals to DOJ for contempt. Will the investigations have the teeth to gather the evidence needed? Will enough people come forward and cooperate/comply?


6 posted on 09/13/2023 12:45:30 PM PDT by ETCM (“There is no security, no safety, in the appeasement of evil.” — Ronald Reagan)
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To: ETCM

I wonder if the squishy RINOs are the usual suspects?


7 posted on 09/13/2023 12:54:44 PM PDT by Blue Highway
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To: Magnum44

Maetz can call out all he wishes...That’s a far cry from removing AND REPLACING>


8 posted on 09/13/2023 12:56:31 PM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: Sacajaweau

whoops...Gaetz...not Maetz


9 posted on 09/13/2023 12:57:24 PM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Why — why! — are Republicans “sparring” with reporters? You mean the same reporters that ask Biden about his flavor of ice cream? You mean the same reporters who meekly yet willingly comply when Biden’s handlers shut down reporters?

Stop engaging these people. They are paid partisans.


10 posted on 09/13/2023 1:02:53 PM PDT by Obadiah
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To: ChicagoConservative27

He was a wus in the interview. He didn’t win any arguments or change any minds. The faggot needs to be removed. He can go home to his boyfriend, Frank.


11 posted on 09/13/2023 1:23:39 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA (The Delay Trump’s trial, delay. Elect Trump President. Trump pardons himself. )
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To: ETCM

Subpoenas have been ignored since Obama administration. The last three administrations have been negligent with regard to obeying subpoenas.


12 posted on 09/13/2023 1:24:50 PM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

CNN is truly loathsome.

If I were McCarthy, I would have turned to the guy and said: “Wait, weren’t you just reporting not more than a year ago that the laptop was Russian misinformation?”


13 posted on 09/13/2023 1:29:43 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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“The problem is, subpoenas will be ignored, as will referrals to DOJ for contempt.”

If they refer someone to the DOJ for contempt, it’s just a sign the RINOs do not really want compliance.

If they wanted compliance, they would order the Sergeant-at-Arms to arrest the person for contempt and then hold them in custody until they agree to comply.


14 posted on 09/13/2023 1:36:26 PM PDT by Boogieman
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