Why is Chris Hayes such a kiss ass

[gabeana]

with RW gas bags

it is frustrating watching he just had on some lawyer that has some History, with trump can't remember what
but she wouldn't go on if he brought up Stormy

he just let her go on and on
you can hear him say but bu but, she talked over his ass

[elleng]

1. He was doing his best to cross-examine Victoria Toensing,

who is a real piece of work, and more than just 'some lawyer.' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Toensing

Ordinarily I don't think Hayes is a great interviewer, but as a non-lawyer, I think he did OK with this 'piece of work.'

[gabeana]

6. He was awful

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

12. As usual... pales in comparison to Rachel and Joy.

[Cha]

2. I just read what she did on another thread and

wondering why he even had her on his show?

Victoria Teonsing https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210573742

[dem4decades]

3. We need to clone Michael Avenatti, and make sure he supports Democrats.

[Kirk Lover]

13. Oh he is a Democrat...don't you worry about that ! nt

[malaise]

4. Switched as soon as she came on

I knew what was coming

[elocs]

5. Well it's good then that I have no idea who Chris Hayes is when he's home. n/t

[Trust Buster]

7. Have wanted MSNBC to replace Hayes with Joy Ann Reid for awhile now.

[madaboutharry]

8. Victoria Toensing is a major RWNJ.

She has been batshit crazy since the Clinton era. I think Chris did fine dealing with her.

[Hoyt]

9. Let em ramble 24/7. Giuliano (?) just put his foot in it rambling, as has trump, as

has Cohen, etc. Let em loose, ply them with booze and drugs. I’m OK with that.

[asiliveandbreathe]

10. Chris should have had this RWNJ debate others who understand that the OLC opinion

is an Executive opinion..NOT a judiciary opinion....I bet the RWNJ would not have appeared if that was the format...like invite Bob Bauer WH counsel for our President Obama..here is just a how he sizes up the Nixon Long Shadow and the judiciary...

a special counsel should not consider himself bound by an opinion of executive branch lawyers that turns on its head, and to the executive’s advantage, what the courts have made plain about their role in adjudicating the scope of presidential immunities from legal process. The special counsel is charged under the regulations with investigating and prosecuting federal crimes. If the special counsel has cause to believe that the president committed such, he should pursue the testimony that he needs and bring charges if the evidence supports them.

https://www.justsecurity.org/55655/nixons-long-shadow-donald-trumps-emerging-constitutional-defense-investigation-and-indictment/

I had to read the legal analysis several times to understand what Bob Bauer was getting at...thus the excerpt - have at it...

Be well all, we will get through this...

This is the conclusion of the article

The president has the option, of course, of invoking his Fifth Amendment rights.

Or, as appears increasingly possible, Mr. Trump and his lawyers can turn for inspiration to the Nixon presidency and the Watergate era and make his case for the president’s immunity from criminal investigation and prosecution. There is little reason to believe that the results will be any different 44 years later.

[gabeana]

14. Thanks for making it clear

I didn't know it was an executive opinion
she was basically saying anyone who doesn't agree with her do not know the law

[asiliveandbreathe]

16. You are welcome..she was driving me nuts....I had to find something to refute

her dunderhead claims..."Just Security" is a site with many analysts on many subjects..just so happened Bob Bauer was all over this .... I thought the info important enough I created a thread..with same info.

[maxrandb]

11. Because Sarah Three Names

does his eye makeup

[Mr. Ected]

15. I think Ari would have handled her with a great deal more aplomb

His legal background would have carved her over-simplified indignant viewpoints into tiny pieces.

Chris acts as incredulous as I would, hearing such nutbuggery coming from a frazzled-out righty. I think it's best to do what he did: let her talk, then let the panel dissect it with her out of earshot. She would never concede a point to anyone anyway; so why bother?

[Polly Hennessey]

17. Switched channels immediately.

Had enough of her during Clinton’s ordeal. Had hoped she had fallen off the flat earth’s edge.

[Tavarious Jackson]

18. The question was asked so I hope I don't get flagged.

He is a different kind of democrat.. the kind that does not believe in identity politics.

[Raine]

19. I like Chris Hayes, he's one of the only ones

who ever brings up the environment and global warming. Hayes has a different style he's is not confrontational, he lets them talk and dig their own grave with their mouths.

[kentuck]

20. Chris Hayes being attacked?

Is this the right circular firing squad? Nobody else more worthy that we could think of?

WTH!