White House Official Testifies That Call Memo Omitted Direct Biden References | Talking Points Memo

cervantes · October 30, 2019, 12:39pm

Call Memo Omitted Direct Biden References

But it’s OK, because the “call memo” does not mention Trump, either.

noonm · October 30, 2019, 12:43pm

chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) accused Republicans of trying to get Vindman to divulge the whistleblower’s identity. An anonymous GOP lawmaker did not deny the accusation in a later interview with CNN, saying “we would like to know.”

I mean, it’s hard to assassinate the character of an anonymous person.

maxwellsdemon · October 30, 2019, 12:43pm

Actually (and fortunately) they ARE sending their best people.

docd · October 30, 2019, 12:44pm

I’m To be fair, these guys have so much to hide that it would be easy to overlook something that totally incriminates the boss.
Actually, part of me wonders if he is playing a high stakes game of chicken with the GOP. His behavior has steadily become more egregious, and I have to think that he’s daring them to call him out. That way he could destroy the entire political system leaving a void for a strong man.

esperia · October 30, 2019, 12:45pm

Yes The
republicans will betray our country. Put in on a Banner and fly it over The United States to wake up the Liberals Democrats who don’t vote. Get them out to vote Democratic Party. ignore the Republican voters they hate democracy, and they are the minority.will not uphold the Constitution if it means for everyone they hate too. Trump voters in my mind are damaged people

mattinpa · October 30, 2019, 12:48pm

Yeah. It’s a culture of obtusely entitled criminality. What you get when Trump decides he’s going to call the shots and not listen to those Boy Scout wimps who tell him he can’t this and he shouldn’t that.

But here’s what puzzles me: McConnell urged them to release the so-called transcript. Couldn’t he see how fatal it was? And if he could…well. Some of this we’ll never know. But for all the trouble we’re yet to endure, in any way that matters it’s over. Finita la commedia.

castor_troy · October 30, 2019, 12:49pm

Well, this explains why the secret server. Get it out of the meddlesome hands of people who might correct things.

That lawyer dude needs a lawyer.

becca656 · October 30, 2019, 12:54pm

And right there is why it’s a big nothing burger today. We have neither. The government is being run by a crime syndicate and 30% of the nation thinks this is perfectly alright and we should all just leave them alone.

paulw · October 30, 2019, 12:56pm

So the republicans are now openly admitting their intention to violate the law. Bless their hearts.

tao · October 30, 2019, 12:57pm

I think Nunes (among others) is owned by Putin, and Putin wants to put out a contract. And I think that’s what Donald wants too.

I think it’s a given that if Putin wishes to know who the WB is, he has the full cooperation of Donald. And if Putin wants him dead, that’s what Donald wants too. According to the Fox and Friends yesterday, the personal interests of the President are the interests of the Nation. And so the preliminary work has been done to show Nunes to be a hero when he rat fucks the WB.

holywah · October 30, 2019, 12:58pm

I’ve seen Swalwell raise his voice with these clowns. He doesn’t suffer them quietly.

holywah · October 30, 2019, 1:03pm

He also needs to testify in open hearings.

nycabj · October 30, 2019, 1:07pm

I, for one, am certainly relieved that none of the attacks against him have been motivated or increased in vitriol by the fact that he’s not only Ukrainean, but also Jewish.
Ha! (No humor intended.)

erik_t · October 30, 2019, 1:07pm

You do wonder. “Mr. President, Sir, the Democrats are too cowardly to play Russian Roulette, but you aren’t, Sir. I bet you could cow them into submission by a manly display of your big (and large) manliness, Sir.”

tao · October 30, 2019, 1:07pm

Its probably been brought up, but McConnell gets to make the rules for how the Senate proceeds with their impeachment conviction trial. Chief Justice John Roberts will see that McConnell’s rules are followed.

emiliano4 · October 30, 2019, 1:12pm

The Right is Fighting using everything they have. However, there are vast numbers of people who are watching this more intently for the first time.

In this context, Schiff and Pelosi are the perfect pair to run this Op. I call it the Nancy and Adam Show, brought to you by Vindman, Taylor and Yovanovicvh

katscherger · October 30, 2019, 1:19pm

Is that you, Lindz?

randome · October 30, 2019, 1:19pm

It’s perfectly hidden from prying eyes.

randome · October 30, 2019, 1:20pm

Rule #1: “Nothing sticks.”

ralph_vonholst · October 30, 2019, 1:21pm

I’ve noticed a number of news outlets virtually gasping over this statement by Trump back at the beginning of October, almost as if they just now realize that he lies. Frankly I’m still baffled at the general lack of skepticism of those who should have been skeptical all along.