This is an example of the shorter, hard-hitting pieces that will be up daily for paid subscribers starting February 1st.
From the New York Times:
A divided House voted on Tuesday to launch a wide-ranging investigation into federal law enforcement and national security agencies, as Republicans promised to use their new power in Congress to scrutinize what they said was a concerted effort by the government to silence and punish conservatives at all levels, from protesters at school board meetings to former President Donald J. Trump.
It is formally called “The Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of Government,” which is so Republican that it busts out the giggles. Great idea, jackasses. Put your conclusion in the title of the committee. Speaking of asses, Jim Jordan is the chairman, but you knew that already because, of course, he is. No one yells better or more shamelessly than Jordan.
I will spend plenty of time breaking down all the problems this committee causes, including subpoenaing records applicable to investigations of those very members of the Committee (Like Jim Jordan) and attempting to get their hands on the evidence that the DOJ has on Trump. That’s just the tip of the iceberg.
For now, let’s just set out that Jeffries has a huge opportunity. Presuming that the Democrats are A) Invited to participate (Republicans aren’t so stupid as to form a 100% GOP committee, are they?) B) Agree to participate, which they should. C) Jeffries gets to nominate whomever he chooses and have those people accepted by McCarthy - which is dicey because Pelosi refused to allow Jim Jordan to be on the Select Jan 6th Subcommittee due to the fact that he was also a witness, then D) Jeffries should name the biggest guns he has, and one is sitting on the back bench with has almost 40 years of experience, much of it as Speaker. Jim Jordan can try to yell at Pelosi, but he’s likely to have as much success as Trump had.
Indeed, Jeffries could also nominate Jim Clyburn to the Committee, too, and see if Jordan is willing to yell and scream at two living legends. And though Pelosi and Clyburn would be the big two, put Rep. Steny Hoyer on the Committee just to make it “the top three” of the old guard and see if McCarthy accepts them or mock his excuse for refusing to appoint them.
Only the Speaker appoints people to committees. The minority party nominates people, and those nominations are almost always accepted. But McCarthy has already thrown his weight around and denied Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell seats on the powerful House Intelligence Committee, perhaps because they were a bit too effective. But McCarthy would be taking a big risk refusing to let these living legends serve. And, if they were on the committee, not only would they bring unparalleled intellect and experience to the group, even Jim Jordan might feel a little intimidated cutting down these three (but especially Pelosi and Clyburn.)
I don’t have 1% of the judgment that Hakeem Jeffries has. But I cannot think of a better response to this committee than putting the heavyweights on it to “babysit” Jim Jordan.
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Again, this is what I perceive to be one of the perks (not the only one) to those who pledge money to this site. I’m sending it out to all because it would be unfair not to let people “see” what they would be buying.
I hate to say it, but I would not be surprised if they created this committee comprised of all republicans. They not so subtly named it with the purpose. They certainly won't allow any dems to mess up the plan.