Kennedy: I’m Done Pushing Conspiracy | Talking Points Memo

Silence is golden.

After appearing to retract his DNC-Ukraine conspiracy theory retraction, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) claimed that he’s done pushing the debunked conspiracy touted by President Trump.


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Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) claimed that he’s done pushing the debunked conspiracy touted by President Trump.

Until the next time he steps on a fox soundstage.

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“These people are trying to kill me and hurt me the entire time that I’m dying.”

So he’s a victim.

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good
now go get a real job.
Kentucky Fried Chicken is always looking for house floor managers

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Folks from Louisiana did not like being called cowards during the Civil War.

Voters still don’t like being represented by one, either.

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John Kennedy, you’re no “John Kennedy!”

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Jesus, I almost feel sorry for this cracker.

Almost.

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Here’s an interesting article written by someone who knew Kennedy back when…

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He’s already pulled out more times than JFK did with Marilyn.

When a reporter asked both Republican senators whether they were going to hash out their differences while riding up the elevator together, Kennedy replied that “Mitt said I don’t have to answer.”

You’re absolutely right, you don’t have to answer. And your electorate doesn’t have to re-elect either one of you either. You may find yourself gainfully unemployed after the next election, both of you.

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“Mitt said I don’t have to answer.”

There is so much weaslespeak layered in there that it is actually funny.

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“Ma’am, can you help me here?” Kennedy asked the elevator operator, according to CNN. “These people are trying to kill me and hurt me the entire time that I’m dying.”

Et Tu Ma’am???

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Is there some LSU football player/coach who we can get to Run as a D against Kennedy? About the only way to get rid of this extremely smart - but totally dishonest - Russian agent.

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Cornpone T. Courage, the best that Louisiana can offer!

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He must worship the almighty dollar. Not much of a moral compass. No core beliefs. I shake my head daily and wonder how we arrived at this place.

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"When CNN pressed Kennedy on whether that meant he won’t bring up the conspiracy theory again, the Louisiana Republican said “no” before saying that people are entitled to their opinion.
“Reasonable people can disagree,” Kennedy said, according to CNN. “I believe what I believe and some people believe otherwise and they are entitled to it.”

Uh, no. Undermining the findings of our own intelligence community and siding with the rumors generated on the Russian troll farm of a foreign foe can not be relegated to the realm of “opinion” or “reasonable people disagreeing.”

No one is “entitled” to spreading lies that undermine our nation and it’s people, especially a senator.

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Well of course, they’re always the victim, even when they’re the ones that started the shit.

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Why? He has done this to himself. He’s had plenty of opportunities to retract, rectify, or refrain, and he’s done all of that, but he still can’t quit a conspiracy theory.

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Maybe since Kennedy has opened himself up to be questioned about untrue once sincerely held beliefs some intrepid reporter could ask him on his opinion about:
How old is the Earth
Did the Great Flood really happen
Was there only one shooter in Dallas in 1968
Who framed Roger Rabbit
Is fluoride in the water really making us stupid
Is D.B. Cooper still alive

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