[Daily Caller] Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed Sunday he would support his caucus in the upper chamber if they blocked the appointment of a new FBI director until a special prosecutor to the Russia investigation is named.
"I think there are a lot of Democrats who feel that way. We will have to discuss it as a caucus, but I would support that move, because who the FBI director is, is related to who the special prosecutor is," Schumer told CNN’s Jake Tapper on "State of the Union."
Schumer said, "Remember, the criteria for a special prosecutor, independent in making day-to-day decisions from the hierarchy in the Justice Department and the White House, can only be fired for cause, has to report to Congress, and, very importantly, can look into any attempts to thwart the investigation, are all really important criteria."
He added, "To have that special prosecutor, people would breathe a sigh of relief, because then there would be a real independent person overlooking the FBI director."
#1
No problem, just stick with the acting director. With the extra pay and perks, I'm sure he won't mind filling for the balance of Comey's term or until a Recess Appointment can be arranged. Who knows, he might be the man for the job, and it could lead to the eventual reduction of elimination of the 10 year tour of duty. If he screws up, fire him as well and promote the next guy to acting director.
Plan B: Nominate a qualified African American or female to fill the position and let Schumer stall that one.
There's nothing in your ball sack on this one Schumer. Have a nice day.
#2
Sure no problem, while we're on the subject of special prosecutors, we can also appoint one or more to investigate Hillary's dealings and behaviors while in the government service.
#6
How's he gonna block it with only 46 votes? Good luck, Schmuckie.
Unfortunately, he can probably count on at least two so-called Republicans.
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#7
Unless some of the Pub Senators go renegade, Schumer cannot block the confirmation of the new FBI director thanks to Harry Reid and the nuclear option.
[ABC] A group of white nationalists carried torches Saturday night in Charlottesville, Virginia while protesting the planned removal of Confederate statues in the city -- an incident that has provoked anger and frustration from politicians and activists.
The torch wielders -- reported to be several dozen by local paper Daily Progress -- were reacting to a November 28 city council vote to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at Charlottesville’s Lee Park, the public space where the protest took place Saturday. As reported by the Daily Progress? Blunt irony that.
A court injunction has halted the removal of the statue for six months, but that didn't stop the protesters, led by avowed white nationalist Richard Spencer, from reportedly chanting slogans like "we will not be replaced," "Russia is our friend" and "blood and soil " at the site of the statue.
Mike Signer, the mayor of Charlottesville, expressed his disgust with Saturday's protest in an interview with ABC News.
"I think it's horrific," he said of the protests. "We're a city that proudly values our diversity." We 'value our diversity' with the obvious exception of historical parks, statuary and torch light protests.
Signer noted that the demonstration coincided with the park’s Festival of Cultures, event, which was created to celebrate the "cultural and linguistic diversity" of the local community. It isn’t clear whether or not the timing was deliberate, he said.
#2
"I think it's horrific," he said of the protests. "We're a city that proudly values our diversity."
What edition of Newspeak did he use in that sentence?
#5
This is a picture that some people do not realize represents pockets of people who are still Dixie.
A few years ago I was in Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana on business. I stayed at a hotel in Monroe, and to get to restaurants I walked a few blocks from Monroe to West Monroe, by crossing the Ouachita River. This happened to be the time of year for Mardi Gras so I went across the bridge into Monroe to watch what I thought would be a Mardi Gras parade. Before crossing the bridge a young black guy on the Monroe side tried to sell crack to me.
The parade was in progress when I got on the other side of the bridge and what I saw was truly amazing.
Confederates. Men in full uniform, carrying muskets and in some cases actual rifles. The flag of Dixie was every where. And they were all Democrats. Dixie Democrats.
#7
It's tribal. A common bond of identification. Takes many forms across societies. Including the critics who are incapable of self reflection of their own tribal identifications.
#8
The flag of Dixie was every where. And they were all Democrats. Dixie Democrats.
I'm from the south (Georgia) and still have relatives and friends there. They're NOT "all Democrats". Instead, they're proud of their southern heritage. Most of them have nothing in common with the current Democratic party, although half of them may indeed have a "D" next to their name on their voter registration.
#13
My Grandmother told us that among her mother's friends growing up, the Civil War was referred to as the "late unpleasantness" or the "War of Northern Aggression". This is oral history from a Virginia/Maryland family with only half their tongue in cheek! The progressive/commies are driving the wedge deeper with their BLM friends, I hope they know what they are uncorking?
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