Members phkrause Posted June 22, 2023 Members Share Posted June 22, 2023 House Republicans erupted into infighting today as leadership and members across the conference pushed back on a burst of impeachment votes forced by right-wing lawmakers, Axios' Andrew Solender and Juliegrace Brufke report. Why it matters: It's an escalation of an increasingly acrimonious internal GOP dynamic as members of the right-wing Freedom Caucus try to seize control of the party's agenda. "I think they've kind of gone rogue," said Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), an ally of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). The Daily Beast reports that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) cursed out Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on the House floor today, a remarkable exchange between two of the MAGA movement's biggest stars. Driving the news: McCarthy argued against Boebert's resolution to impeach Biden in a closed-door conference meeting today, according to multiple sources in attendance. The speaker said investigations into the Biden administration need to play out, and such resolutions have to run through the normal committee process, before any such vote takes place. The House is expected to vote on referring Boebert's impeachment resolution to the Homeland Security and Judiciary committees tomorrow. Data: Quorum; Chart: Axios Visuals The big picture: Politicization is spiraling out of control, seeping into the congressional record as impeachment and censure resolutions far outpace the historical norm, Axios' Stef Kight reports. The House voted 213-209 today to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) over his role investigating the 2016 Trump campaign's ties to Russia, prompting chants of "shame!" from Democrats condemning their GOP counterparts. Republicans have filed 12 impeachment resolutions this year, targeting Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of State Tony Blinken and others, according to data pulled by Quorum. Keep reading. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted August 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2023 Republicans are talking up the possibility of impeaching Biden. Is it what voters want to hear? SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — Bill Mehlem recalls a time when his politics generally aligned with conservatives, enthusiastically backing Republicans such as John McCain during his 2008 presidential campaign. https://apnews.com/article/house-election-hunter-biden-garcia-california-215b7afde2965acea932b3157e767a48? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted August 24, 2023 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2023 McCarthy says GOP could launch impeachment inquiry into Biden when House reconvenes “The whole determination here is how the Bidens handle" a demand for documents, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said in an interview on Fox Business. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/mccarthy-warns-gop-launch-impeachment-inquiry-house-comes-back-session-rcna101366? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2023 🔎 Senate's impeachment groans Top Senate Republicans appear exasperated about the House GOP's moves toward an impeachment inquiry into Biden, Axios' Andrew Solender reports. Why it matters: Some senators say the evidence is still too thin to merit such a drastic step, while others simply don't want to go through another trial after Trump's historic dual impeachments. What they're saying: Asked if she believes there is enough evidence to impeach Biden, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate GOP leadership, said bluntly: "I do not." "We've got so many things we need to be focusing on," Capito said. "I don't see the glaring evidence that says we need to move forward. I didn't see it in the Trump case, and voted against it, I don't see it in this case." "If we start converting impeachments into no-confidence votes and we don't do the homework ... then I'm not going to take it seriously," said Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), another leadership member. The intrigue: Even Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), a staunch conservative, said he is "not for going through another damn trial to be honest with you. [We] did that here with Trump." Keep reading Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 13, 2023 Speaker McCarthy directs the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/12/speaker-mccarthy-directs-the-house-to-open-an-impeachment-inquiry-into-president-biden/ Speaker McCarthy directs the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election. https://apnews.com/article/mccarthy-biden-impeachment-shutdown-house-republicans-b187202be8814f7acbdd6e2e937e23d4? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 13, 2023 Speaker McCarthy directs the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election. https://apnews.com/article/mccarthy-biden-impeachment-shutdown-house-republicans-b187202be8814f7acbdd6e2e937e23d4 Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 13, 2023 What’s ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, yielding to mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies in what’s shaping up as an election-year clash between Congress and the White House. https://apnews.com/article/hunter-biden-congress-oversight-republicans-impeachment-57c5b1b40d19ede4ecf7fde08c027cee? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 13, 2023 Biden's words fuel impeachment push Just before the 2020 election, Joe Biden and his campaign said his son Hunter hadn't made money from China — and that Biden hadn't met one of Hunter's Ukrainian business associates while he was vice president, except for maybe a brief hello. Both of those claims were false, according to recent sworn testimony by Hunter Biden and his business partner, Devon Archer. Why it matters: House Republican leaders now have zeroed in on those two denials by Joe Biden in 2020 to help justify their impeachment inquiry, Axios' Alex Thompson writes. "Through our investigations, we have found that President Biden did lie to the American people about his own knowledge of his family's foreign business dealings," Speaker McCarthy said as he announced the inquiry. McCarthy cited contradictions between Joe Biden's denials and the sworn testimony Hunter Biden gave in court in July, and what Archer said in testimony to Congress in August. 🔎 Between the lines: Republicans risk a political backlash if the inquiry doesn't produce anything new. McCarthy is under pressure from right-wing members, including some who are threatening to replace the speaker. Democrats argued there's no proof Biden did anything wrong, and that the president shouldn't be impeached for his son's actions. White House spokesman Ian Sams said: "House Republicans have been investigating the president for nine months, and they've turned up no evidence of wrongdoing." Asked about the conflicting accounts of Biden's comments in 2020, an aide said: "As the president said at the time when he was defending himself against Donald Trump's torrent of lies — and as he's said since — he didn't discuss Hunter's business dealings with him and wasn't in business with his son." How we got here: During the second presidential debate in 2020, Biden was asked whether his son had made money from abroad, including China. "My son has not made money in terms of this thing about, what are you talking about, China," Biden said. But in federal court this July, Hunter Biden acknowledged that he was paid several hundreds of thousands of dollars through partnerships and business deals with Chinese firms in 2017 and 2018. That led the Washington Post's Fact Checker to recently give Joe Biden's original claim "Four Pinocchios." 🥊 Reality check: House Republicans don't currently have the votes to impeach Biden. Keep reading. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2023 McCarthy impeachment inquiry into Biden appears to win over even the most reluctant Republicans WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s sudden decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has won over even the most reluctant Republicans, with some GOP lawmakers pushing for swift action while others expect it to drag into the 2024 election year. https://apnews.com/article/mccarthy-biden-impeachment-government-shutdown-051edf97ad8938e77f41ab57be631f8a? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2023 The Biden White House has a strategy for impeachment inquiry: Dismiss. Compartmentalize. Scold. Fundraise. On Capitol Hill, House Republicans were all-in Wednesday on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Down Pennsylvania Avenue, the president ignored shouted questions about impeachment. Read more. Why this matters: Biden’s recent responses to McCarthy’s announcement are a clear sign of his broader reelection pitch: the idea that if he simply does his job and governs, Americans will see the results and reward him with four more years. “Look, I’ve got a job to do,” the president said, away from cameras at a reelection fundraiser in Virginia. “I get up every day — not a joke — not focusing on impeachment,” adding, “I’ve got to deal with the issues that affect the American people every single solitary day." In this inquiry, House Republicans are trying to link Biden to the business dealings of his son and deflect attention away from Trump’s own legal peril. So far, despite months of investigations, Republicans have unearthed no significant evidence of wrongdoing by the elder Biden, who as vice president did stop by a business dinner with his son’s associates. The White House has been preparing for a potential impeachment since Republicans won control of the House in November. It has roughly two dozen staff members in the counsel’s office detailed to the matter. Threats of impeachment used to be rare so there’s not much basis for comparison. Related coverage ➤ Biden brushes off House impeachment inquiry and says Republicans want to shut down the government WATCH: GOP unity makes Biden impeachment a possibility Threats of impeachment and censure used to be rare. In this Congress, they’re becoming routine Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 16, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2023 🏛️ GOP's impeachment exaggerations Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the leader of House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden, has repeatedly exaggerated and distorted the findings of his investigation into the Biden family this year. Now, with the spotlight getting brighter, even some of Comer's Republican colleagues and their aides are worried about him being the public face of the inquiry, and hope he'll take a more measured approach, Axios' Alex Thompson reports. Why it matters: How Comer handles the inquiry as chair of the House Oversight Committee could be critical to whether Americans see the impeachment probe as credible or partisan. What's happening: GOP members and aides praise Comer for uncovering fresh information about the president and his son Hunter's business interests that has contradicted Joe Biden's public statements. That includes sworn testimony from Hunter, who was indicted yesterday on three gun charges, and a business associate that Joe Biden attended a dinner with one of Hunter's Ukrainian business associates in 2015 — something the elder Biden had denied. 🥊 Reality check: Some House GOP officials say Comer has at times undermined his credibility by being a sloppy communicator — especially in TV interviews in which he has overstated his committee's findings. Comer told Newsmax last month that the "Biden family received over $20 million from our enemies around the world." But two-thirds of that money actually went to Hunter Biden's business associates, not Hunter or other Biden family members, according to documents collected by Comer's committee. Some House Republicans aren't as convinced as Comer that the president did anything corrupt, even if they believe his son may have. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), a former House Oversight chair, told CNN that "actual participation by the vice president and now president — that still has to be discovered and/or nailed down." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 20, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2023 🚂 Impeachment train accelerates House Republicans plan to hold the first hearing in their impeachment inquiry into Biden on Sept. 28, laying down a key marker in a process likely to dramatically accelerate over the next several weeks. What to watch: The Oversight Committee hearing is expected to focus on the constitutional and legal questions surrounding the impeachment inquiry, which was launched by McCarthy last week without a formal House vote. The committee plans to issue subpoenas as early as this week for the personal bank records of Hunter Biden and James Biden, the president's son and brother, respectively. The House Judiciary Committee is seeking to hold a public hearing with special counsel David Weiss — who is investigating Hunter Biden — on Oct. 18. Meanwhile: Attorney General Merrick Garland will appear tomorrow for a pre-scheduled hearing before the Judiciary Committee, where he'll be grilled about the prosecutions of Hunter Biden and former President Trump. By the numbers: 48% of voters say they support the Republican impeachment inquiry into Biden, while 42% oppose it, according to a national Morning Consult poll released today. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 29, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2023 House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans launched a formal impeachment hearing Thursday against President Joe Biden, promising to “provide accountability” as they probe the family finances and lucrative business dealings of his son Hunter and make their case to the public, colleagues and a skeptical Senate. https://apnews.com/article/hunter-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-republicans-51576c5fe4294be2605a14fa81075196 Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 29, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2023 Impeachment's sputtering start House Oversight Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin (left) and Chairman James Comer. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images Some House Republicans appeared taken by surprise when two of their handpicked witnesses at the first impeachment hearing testified that there isn't sufficient evidence — at least not yet — to impeach President Biden. Why it matters: Having launched an impeachment inquiry without a House vote, no direct of evidence of wrongdoing and against the backdrop of an imminent government shutdown, Republicans are embarking on a risky expedition that could backfire with voters if they fail to deliver. "[W]hile I believe that an impeachment inquiry is warranted, I do not believe that the evidence currently meets the standard of a high crime and misdemeanor needed for an article of impeachment," conservative law professor Jonathan Turley said in his opening statement. Forensic accountant Bruce Dubinsky agreed, testifying that "much more information needs to be gathered" before it can be determined whether Biden committed a crime related to his son Hunter's business dealings. Driving the news: The Biden campaign's rapid-response team immediately clipped and circulated Turley's comments, racking up thousands of retweets. "Picking witnesses that refute House Republicans' arguments for impeachment is mind-blowing," a senior GOP aide told CNN as the hearing kicked off. "This is an unmitigated disaster." Zoom in: Over the last nine months, Republicans have obtained documents and sworn testimony indicating that Hunter Biden engaged in an unethical campaign to sell clients "the illusion of access" to his father, as his former business partner Devon Archer described it. Biden has made false claims regarding what he knew about Hunter's business dealings, but there's no evidence the president personally received money, traded U.S. policy for bribes or committed any crimes. What they're saying: "While it may not sit well with many, President Biden and other presidents can be dishonest — can even lie to the American people — and that would not constitute an impeachable offense," Turley testified. "Indeed, most presidents have lied to the American people." Raskin displays a clock counting down the hours until the government shuts down. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images Between the lines: Democrats came to the hearing equipped with opposition research and physical props, including a digital clock counting down the hours until the government shuts down. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) green-lit the impeachment inquiry this month in hopes that GOP hardliners — who have threatened to oust him if he doesn't agree to dramatic budget cuts — would ease up on their spending demands. The peace offering backfired, leaving vulnerable Republicans to defend the unsavory optics of keeping the "essential" impeachment inquiry rolling while much of the government shuts down Sunday at midnight. The bottom line: Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) asked committee members to raise their hands if they believe both Hunter Biden and former President Trump "should be held accountable" if convicted at their trials. In a stark illustration of the impeachment inquiry's partisan challenges, every Democrat's hand went up; Republicans refused to participate. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 29, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2023 Impeachment map In a bumpy and often chaotic first hearing today, House Republicans laid out a road map for their impeachment inquiry against President Biden, Axios' Erin Doherty writes. Why it matters: Top GOP lawmakers are zeroing in on four lines of questions around Biden's connection with his son's foreign business dealings. The questions at the center of the impeachment inquiry: Did Biden take official action or change policy because of money or other things of value provided to his family or him from foreign interests? Did Biden abuse his office of public trust by providing foreign interests with access to him and his office in exchange for money? Did Biden abuse his office of public trust by knowingly participating in a bribery scheme to enrich himself or his family? Did Biden abuse his power as president to hinder investigations or the prosecution of Hunter Biden? 🔎 Between the lines: Some of the GOP's own witnesses were keen to say they don't yet see the goods for an impeachment. "More information needs to be gathered and assessed before I would make such an assessment," said forensic accountant Bruce Dubinsky. Conservative legal scholar Jonathan Turley said that the "current evidence" would not support articles of impeachment. (But Turley said he supports the inquiry.) The contentious hearing came against the backdrop of a looming government shutdown. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) displayed a shutdown clock, showing the time left until midnight on Saturday. The White House has repeatedly dismissed the inquiry as baseless. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 2, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 2, 2023 GOP witnesses at Biden impeachment hearing see insufficient evidence of wrongdoing so far WASHINGTON — With days before a partial government shutdown, House Republicans held their first impeachment inquiry hearing Thursday over unproven allegations that President Joe Biden benefited from his son’s business dealings overseas. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/09/29/gop-witnesses-at-biden-impeachment-hearing-see-insufficient-evidence-of-wrongdoing-so-far/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie1962 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 At least they didnt fabricate a bunch of lies. Even CNN seems to be slowly turning on Biden. Not that they care overmuch about a sleazy president. Just as long as it is a democrat CNN https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/07/politics/poll-hunter-biden CNN Poll: A majority of Americans believe Joe Biden, as VP, was ... WebA majority, 61%, say they think that Biden had at least some involvement in Hunter Biden’s business dealings, with 42% saying they think he acted illegally, and 18% saying that his... # Hunter Biden # Joe Biden nypost.com https://nypost.com/2023/09/07/cnn-poll-shows... CNN poll shows public thinks Joe Biden's involved in Hunter sleaze WebSep 7, 2023 · AFP via Getty Images You really can’t fool all of the people all of the time: After and despite years of media stonewalling, most Americans have finally figured out that Joe Biden as veep was... Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/white... White House gets caught covering for Joe Biden’s lies on … WebIt’s simple: It serves to cover for the obvious fact Joe Biden lied about his involvement with Hunter Biden’s business dealings by resorting to semantic games. The media must … # Hunter Biden # Joe Biden # Jack Elbaum # Contributor Axios https://www.axios.com/2023/09/21/joe-biden-illegal-hunter-business washingtonexaminer.com https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/most... Most Americans think Joe Biden was involved in Hunter's … WebSep 7, 2023 · September 07, 2023 11:00 AM. Since at least 2019, President Joe Biden maintained that he never spoke a word with his son, Hunter Biden, about his overseas business dealings and influence peddling ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 4, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2023 GOP's impeachment crescendo House Republicans — fresh off a chaotic speaker's race that fractured the conference — have signaled that a decision is imminent on another question with massive political consequences: the impeachment of President Biden. Why it matters: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), a constitutional lawyer who served on the defense team for Trump's two impeachments, has inherited a Biden inquiry that so far has failed to provide direct evidence the president committed any wrongdoing. Facing a skeptical public, a looming government shutdown deadline and war in the Middle East, some House Republicans are openly acknowledging that impeachment poses the risk of significant political blowback. But intense lobbying by the GOP base, repeated claims of bombshell evidence by investigators, and Johnson's own MAGA-aligned outlook may ultimately leave vulnerable Republicans without an escape hatch. Driving the news: Johnson revealed today that Republicans will "very soon" decide whether to impeach Biden over his family's foreign business dealings, while stressing that their grave constitutional authority "cannot be wielded for political purposes." House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.), who has repeatedly exaggerated and distorted his investigation's findings, said this week that "we're trying to wrap it up as soon as possible." GOP investigators are considering issuing a subpoena for Hunter Biden, another sign the inquiry is nearing a conclusion, The Messenger reported today. Between the lines: Unilaterally launching an impeachment inquiry in September was one of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) last major acts before he was ousted by the hardline rebels he had hoped to placate. At that point, it did not appear Republicans had a majority in the House to open an inquiry — let alone to impeach Biden. By opting not to hold a House vote, McCarthy protected vulnerable Republicans in swing districts from being forced to go on the record on the politically charged issue. The threat of an embarrassing defeat will be magnified if Republicans plow ahead with articles of impeachment, a move that the GOP's own witnesses in the first impeachment hearing said was not yet justified. What they're saying: "I don't think anyone wants to move forward with impeachment unless they've got a smoking gun or at least some evidence," Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.), who represents a swing district, told Politico. "We have so much work we need to get done including these appropriations bills," Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), another vulnerable member, told CNN. "Let's focus on that first." The bottom line: Fox News' Sean Hannity asked a packed audience of dozens of House Republicans last night to raise their hand if they believe the inquiry will end in impeachment. The entire room obliged. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 🔎 GOP teases Biden impeachment vote Biden holds an event at CS Wind, the largest wind turbine tower manufacturer in the world, in Pueblo, Colo. Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images GOP leadership signaled during a closed-door meeting that the House may hold a formal vote on authorizing the Biden impeachment inquiry in the coming weeks, Axios' Andrew Solender reports. "They are taking temperatures," one lawmaker told Axios. Why it matters: The vote — which could be a difficult one for vulnerable Republicans — would be geared toward legitimizing the impeachment inquiry, particularly in efforts to enforce congressional subpoenas in court. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stressed at a press conference today that "next to the declaration of war, you can make an argument that impeachment may be the heaviest power that Congress holds." "[Democrats] were brazenly political in how they brought those meritless impeachment charges against [Trump]," Johnson argued. "This, what you are seeing here, is exactly the opposite." Keep reading Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2023 Biden impeachment's shaky foundation House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden is predicated on allegations about the firing of a Ukrainian prosecutor that have been debunked — under oath — by at least nine government witnesses. Why it matters: The House will vote this week on formally authorizing the inquiry — the prelude to what many expect will become articles of impeachment against Biden for bribery, abuse of power and obstruction. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) confirmed as much last week, telling reporters that possible "impeachable offenses" mainly center on the alleged "quid pro quo" in Ukraine in early 2016. Republicans say then-Vice President Biden freelanced by withholding a $1 billion U.S. loan guarantee until Ukraine fired prosecutor general Viktor Shokin — and that he did so to protect his son Hunter, who was serving on the board of Ukrainian gas company Burisma. The big picture: The facts surrounding the Bidens, Burisma and Shokin have been well-established over the course of two major congressional investigations: the first impeachment of former President Trump and a Senate probe led by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.). Republicans frequently point to a 2018 video in which Biden boasts about withholding the loan guarantee, and say the timing is suspicious because Burisma executives had just asked Hunter Biden to help alleviate government pressure, according to his business partner Devon Archer. But Shokin's deputy says the office was not investigating Burisma at the time, and the Senate report found no evidence that Hunter Biden's board position — while highly unethical — influenced U.S. policy. What they're saying: Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch was one of four Trump impeachment witnesses who testified that it was "official U.S. policy" — supported by international stakeholders — to push for Shokin's removal. Trump's former special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker — a Republican-called witness — testified that the allegations against Biden were "not credible." Former State Department official George Kent testified that Shokin had undermined a U.S. program — funded with "taxpayer money" — to "build an independent investigator unit to go after corrupt prosecutors." David Holmes, a former diplomat in Ukraine, testified that his understanding was that Shokin "was not at that time pursuing investigations of Burisma or the Bidens." At least five more State Department witnesses — Geoffrey Pyatt, Amos Hochstein, Victoria Nuland, David Wade and Antony Blinken — independently confirmed those facts in the 2020 Senate investigation. Between the lines: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) deflected last month when asked whether the witnesses who testified about Shokin's ouster committed perjury or should be brought back for additional questioning. The other side: A House Oversight Committee aide stressed the broader nature of the impeachment inquiry, telling Axios that Republicans have "unearthed evidence of the Biden family cashing in on their last name to rake in millions from China, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 🔎 GOP's impeachment skeptics Swing-district House Republicans who held out on supporting an impeachment inquiry into Biden are coming on board, but skepticism persists among some Senate Republicans, Andrew reports. Why it matters: If the House eventually votes to approve articles of impeachment against Biden, these same Republicans would be the jurors in a Senate trial. What they're saying: "There hasn't been evidence yet of wrongdoing by President Biden himself," said Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah). Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of GOP leadership, told Axios: "I don't see the evidence there." "This ought not be something that happens on a continual basis: Every time we elect a new president, do we then turn around and impeach him?" asked Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.). The intrigue: Even some House Republicans — though they intend to vote to authorize the impeachment inquiry tomorrow — have acknowledged they don't yet have the evidence to impeach Biden. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) told reporters that there are "probably not high crimes or misdemeanors that Joe Biden has committed." "There's not evidence to impeach," said Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) cautioned that it's not a "foregone conclusion" that the inquiry will end in impeachment. What to watch: House Republicans are preparing to depose Hunter Biden behind closed doors tomorrow, though it's still unclear whether the president's son will show up. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 16, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 16, 2023 🔎 Focus groups: N.C. swing voters pan impeachment None of the North Carolina swing voters who participated in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups support the GOP's impeachment inquiry into Biden, Axios' Eugene Scott reports. Why it matters: Interviews with participants who have voted for both Biden and Trump suggest they aren't convinced the current president was involved in activity worthy of removal from office. Axios sat in on two Engagious/Sago online focus groups Tuesday night with 11 North Carolinians who voted for Trump in 2016, then Biden in 2020. Two are Democrats, one is a Republican, and eight are independents. A focus group is not a statistically significant sample like a poll, but the responses show how some voters are thinking and talking about current events. Zoom in: "In the case of Joe and Hunter Biden, North Carolina swing voters follow the Biblical maxim that 'neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son,'" said Rich Thau, focus group moderator and president of Engagious, quoting Biblical scripture. Keep reading Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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