Bragg Sues Jim Jordan To Block GOP Meddling In Trump Case

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg asked a federal judge on Tuesday to block Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) from interfering in his case against President Trump.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1454656
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Gym needs a slap down…

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And he’ll probably get it.

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He needs more than that.
…but it’s a start.

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This is the difference between when you pass the bar exam and when you don’t pass the bar exam, those that don’t pass the bar get a lesson on the Constitution.

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In this corner: Smart as a whip Bragg.
And in this corner: Dumb as a rock Jordan.

Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets.

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He may enjoy it!

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From Rand Paul’s neighbor

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Chairman Jordan and the Committee are participating in a campaign of intimidation, retaliation, and obstruction.

That last word has a bit of heft to it.

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Gym is just stubborn and stooopid enough to ignore this legal warning.
And for that, this atheist thanks the blessed Lard.

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Oh, man. I am HERE for discovery.

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Regrettably, I’m thinking Jordan and his committee can legally do exactly what they’re doing. The point is to make them pay a political price for deciding that they know better than NY state law about what is and isn’t illegal in NY state.

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This isn’t a fair fight - Gym is a failed law student and Bragg has many, many legal victory notches in his belt.

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Obstruction is likely beyond protection by the speech and debate clause.

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Ah, the sweet smell of comeuppance in the afternoon and a strong jock strap snap for Jimmy boy! Makes my day!

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Right. The clause cannot be interpreted literally. It is ambiguous by design. Treason, felony, and breach of the peace are noted exceptions to its protection.

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Loathsome

Best I can come up with at this time…it seeks to bring out the word LOATHE

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Jordan said… that Bragg’s office had received federal dollars, which, he suggested, might allow a lever of congressional oversight.

“Oversight” means control.

Churches, pay attention.

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Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones on his suspension from the legislature said Republicans in Tennessee are "“drunk and arrogant with power.”

Jim Jordan proves it applies to Republicans in America and not just Tennessee.

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