2 Threaded Spouts
George Santos is doing everything he can to remain relevant
Now:
Vowing ethics complaints against NY members who worked to expel him (yes, he still can)
& he's definitely shopping a book/interviews
He could still out them all
This story isn't over yet 👇
Now:
Vowing ethics complaints against NY members who worked to expel him (yes, he still can)
& he's definitely shopping a book/interviews
He could still out them all
This story isn't over yet 👇
11:23 AM - Dec 02, 2023
(Edited)
LOT of chatter in the press and on background on the Hill that Kevin McCarthy is out the door the second he nails down a K St lobbying gig
-so possibly by 12/31
& GOP Rep Bill Johnson has a University gig
If we pick up Santos' seat
The GOP will have a 1 seat margin
And effectively NO House majority
-so possibly by 12/31
& GOP Rep Bill Johnson has a University gig
If we pick up Santos' seat
The GOP will have a 1 seat margin
And effectively NO House majority
10:54 AM - Dec 02, 2023
Now that George Santos has been expelled
It's important to point out:
Dems have an *excellent* chance to pick up his seat in NY-03
As soon as NY Gov Hochul calls a special election
LET'S GO!!
It's important to point out:
Dems have an *excellent* chance to pick up his seat in NY-03
As soon as NY Gov Hochul calls a special election
LET'S GO!!
11:07 AM - Dec 01, 2023
John Bresnahan:
"House is deadly silent. Then a smattering of applause.
“That’s it?” one Democrat asked.
After months of drama, the Santos soap opera is over for the House. His office will be taken over by the Clerk’s office"
"House is deadly silent. Then a smattering of applause.
“That’s it?” one Democrat asked.
After months of drama, the Santos soap opera is over for the House. His office will be taken over by the Clerk’s office"
11:04 AM - Dec 01, 2023
And per Mike Johnson at the House podium
George Santos HAS BEEN EXPELLED
George Santos HAS BEEN EXPELLED
11:02 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Looking like maybe George Santos has LOST the House expulsion vote ..
Hang on, it's not over
But more than 100 GOP have voted to expel
Hang on, it's not over
But more than 100 GOP have voted to expel
11:00 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Olivia Beavers:
"Hearing from more and more folks that House Rs are going from Yes to No
Some factors I've heard:
--leadership all opposing / them sending smoke signals
--time to debate issue with colleagues all week
--Higgan's letter"
I hate to say I told you so..
Santos is likely to survive
"Hearing from more and more folks that House Rs are going from Yes to No
Some factors I've heard:
--leadership all opposing / them sending smoke signals
--time to debate issue with colleagues all week
--Higgan's letter"
I hate to say I told you so..
Santos is likely to survive
10:46 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Manu Raju:
"Tim Burchett says momentum is on George Santos’ side. Asked about all the allegations against him. “We’re a bunch of sinners,” Burchett said
Mike Lawler: 'It is abundantly clear that George Santos is unfit to serve in public office, period, from dogcatcher to Congress.'"
"Tim Burchett says momentum is on George Santos’ side. Asked about all the allegations against him. “We’re a bunch of sinners,” Burchett said
Mike Lawler: 'It is abundantly clear that George Santos is unfit to serve in public office, period, from dogcatcher to Congress.'"
10:43 AM - Dec 01, 2023
10:40 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Hill pooler Billy House as the Santos expulsion vote happens:
"Santos arrives in the House chamber holding his overcoat - - maybe ready to make a mad dash out -- and sits on the very back row. He is not being ignored, Luna is talking with him."
"Santos arrives in the House chamber holding his overcoat - - maybe ready to make a mad dash out -- and sits on the very back row. He is not being ignored, Luna is talking with him."
10:37 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Jake Sherman:
"After this vote, House GOP will be going to an NRCC donor retreat in NYC with big donors
The entire NY GOP delegation-many of whom are in a tough political position-have stuck their neck out to get rid of Santos
Now the entire GOP leadership has decided Santos should stay"
"After this vote, House GOP will be going to an NRCC donor retreat in NYC with big donors
The entire NY GOP delegation-many of whom are in a tough political position-have stuck their neck out to get rid of Santos
Now the entire GOP leadership has decided Santos should stay"
10:31 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Jake Sherman:
"And EMMER is a no.
The entire top rung of the House Republican leadership is voting AGAINST expelling SANTOS"
"And EMMER is a no.
The entire top rung of the House Republican leadership is voting AGAINST expelling SANTOS"
10:20 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Here's an email that House GOP member Max Miller sent to all House GOP members ahead of the George Santos expulsion vote this morning:
10:17 AM - Dec 01, 2023
BREAKING:
Here's what this decision means:
Donald Trump *can* be sued for inciting the Jan. 6 crowd
He is not "immune" because he was president
This will also affect the Federal Jan 6th case pending against Trump in DC
Here's what this decision means:
Donald Trump *can* be sued for inciting the Jan. 6 crowd
He is not "immune" because he was president
This will also affect the Federal Jan 6th case pending against Trump in DC
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Mona Burns @MonaBurnsNEW:10:11 AM - Dec 01, 2023
D.C. Circuit Appeals Court has just REJECTED Trump's absolute immunity claim in civil suits over Jan. 6.
Developing ..
10:13 AM - Dec 01, 2023
NEW:
D.C. Circuit Appeals Court has just REJECTED Trump's absolute immunity claim in civil suits over Jan. 6.
Developing ..
D.C. Circuit Appeals Court has just REJECTED Trump's absolute immunity claim in civil suits over Jan. 6.
Developing ..
10:11 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Latest Santos informal whip count:
Johnson plans to vote against expelling Santos
Also hearing Stefanik opposes expelling
And Scalise is a no
Word is members who are on the fence are looking to leadership for guidance on how to vote
And here it is👆
Johnson plans to vote against expelling Santos
Also hearing Stefanik opposes expelling
And Scalise is a no
Word is members who are on the fence are looking to leadership for guidance on how to vote
And here it is👆
09:49 AM - Dec 01, 2023
House GOP 'impeachment' mtg just broke:
House Rules Committee Chair Tom Cole said GOP leaders are expecting to send to his panel legislation by Wednesday justifying a impeachment inquiry
And that a vote on the House floor could occur by next Friday
House Rules Committee Chair Tom Cole said GOP leaders are expecting to send to his panel legislation by Wednesday justifying a impeachment inquiry
And that a vote on the House floor could occur by next Friday
09:42 AM - Dec 01, 2023
CNN:
Trump’s attorneys in the Georgia election subversion case are set to defend their client in a Fulton County courtroom for the first time today as they try to have the charges thrown out on First Amendment grounds
Trump’s attorneys in the Georgia election subversion case are set to defend their client in a Fulton County courtroom for the first time today as they try to have the charges thrown out on First Amendment grounds
cnn.com
What to watch for at Donald Trump’s Fulton County election subversion hearing Friday | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys in the Georgia election subversion case are set to defend their client in a Fulton County courtroom for the first time on Friday as they try to have the charges thrown out on First Amendment grounds.
09:39 AM - Dec 01, 2023
Word now that House GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has told Hill poolers he will vote against expelling George Santos
Essentially giving permission to GOP no voters
I remain *extremely* skeptical that Santos will be removed today
Essentially giving permission to GOP no voters
I remain *extremely* skeptical that Santos will be removed today
09:33 AM - Dec 01, 2023
House convenes at 10am for the George Santos expulsion vote
There's a reason GOP are holding the vote on a Friday
7 GOP members were absent yesterday
At least as many absences expected today
If all Dems vote yes:
75-80 GOP are needed
Word is the vote will be "tight"
We shall see
There's a reason GOP are holding the vote on a Friday
7 GOP members were absent yesterday
At least as many absences expected today
If all Dems vote yes:
75-80 GOP are needed
Word is the vote will be "tight"
We shall see
09:30 AM - Dec 01, 2023
1 Threaded Spouts
NYT on Hamas attack (gifted article attached):
" .. just three months before the attacks, a veteran analyst with Unit 8200, Israel’s signals intelligence agency, warned that Hamas had conducted an intense, daylong training exercise that appeared similar to what was outlined in the blueprint."
" .. just three months before the attacks, a veteran analyst with Unit 8200, Israel’s signals intelligence agency, warned that Hamas had conducted an intense, daylong training exercise that appeared similar to what was outlined in the blueprint."
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Mona Burns @MonaBurnsNEW:
NYT:
Israeli officials obtained Hamas’s battle plan for the 10/7 terrorist attack more than a year before it happened .. But Israeli military and intelligence officials dismissed the plan
UNCONSCIONABLE arrogance!
Article is gifted, free read here:08:34 PM - Nov 30, 2023
08:39 PM - Nov 30, 2023
NEW:
NYT:
Israeli officials obtained Hamas’s battle plan for the 10/7 terrorist attack more than a year before it happened .. But Israeli military and intelligence officials dismissed the plan
UNCONSCIONABLE arrogance!
Article is gifted, free read here:
NYT:
Israeli officials obtained Hamas’s battle plan for the 10/7 terrorist attack more than a year before it happened .. But Israeli military and intelligence officials dismissed the plan
UNCONSCIONABLE arrogance!
Article is gifted, free read here:
08:34 PM - Nov 30, 2023
Per today's House floor schedule:
The George Santos expulsion vote is now postponed until tomorrow 👇
But there will be a floor debate today
-expect a LOT of GOP ranting
But it still remains to be seen if they *actually* remove him ..
The George Santos expulsion vote is now postponed until tomorrow 👇
But there will be a floor debate today
-expect a LOT of GOP ranting
But it still remains to be seen if they *actually* remove him ..
10:06 AM - Nov 30, 2023
Jared Moskowitz trolling James Comer is one of the best things I've seen in this Congress
Comer falls right into it every single time
Moskowitz is 🔥
Comer falls right into it every single time
Moskowitz is 🔥
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Mona Burns @MonaBurnsDem House Rep Jared Moskowitz hilariously trolling James Comer today:10:14 AM - Nov 29, 2023
"Have you been injured in Committee? Have you been caught lying and found it hard to function? Are you hearing voices in your head from the political trauma. Call the law firm of Raskin, Goldman, and Moskowitz, We deliver!"
10:14 AM - Nov 29, 2023
Dem House Rep Jared Moskowitz hilariously trolling James Comer today:
"Have you been injured in Committee? Have you been caught lying and found it hard to function? Are you hearing voices in your head from the political trauma. Call the law firm of Raskin, Goldman, and Moskowitz, We deliver!"
"Have you been injured in Committee? Have you been caught lying and found it hard to function? Are you hearing voices in your head from the political trauma. Call the law firm of Raskin, Goldman, and Moskowitz, We deliver!"
10:14 AM - Nov 29, 2023
Today Donald Trump is again threatening to use the power of the government against media he believes is being critical of him:
“More to come, watch!”
“More to come, watch!”
10:08 AM - Nov 29, 2023
A note:
Punchbowl today:
"Mike Johnson said during a news conference in Sarasota, Fla., [yesterday] that he spoke to George Santos “at length” over the Thanksgiving break “about his options.”
Johnson said that “it remains to be seen” whether the House will vote to expel Santos"
Punchbowl today:
"Mike Johnson said during a news conference in Sarasota, Fla., [yesterday] that he spoke to George Santos “at length” over the Thanksgiving break “about his options.”
Johnson said that “it remains to be seen” whether the House will vote to expel Santos"
09:53 AM - Nov 28, 2023
ABC News:
Pence to J6 prosecutors:
“Not feeling like I should attend electoral count. Too many questions, too many doubts, too hurtful to my friend. Therefore I’m not going to participate in certification of election"
Pence to J6 prosecutors:
“Not feeling like I should attend electoral count. Too many questions, too many doubts, too hurtful to my friend. Therefore I’m not going to participate in certification of election"
09:27 AM - Nov 28, 2023
In a letter to James Comer, Hunter Biden’s lawyer Abbe Lowell offers to let Hunter testify in front of House Oversight on any day in December in a public setting.
Oversight GOP have subpoenaed Hunter for a closed door deposition
Oversight GOP have subpoenaed Hunter for a closed door deposition
09:23 AM - Nov 28, 2023
