I feel like Dems could have done a better job organizing and selecting questions

[EveHammond13]

seems unfocused and like they are missing the really big issues

no questions on Epstein. No questions on Broidy. There is so much Cohen must know, but no one is asking.

Plus they really could be doing a better job tying their questions to a larger point or conclusion - as my old boss would ask, "What's the so-what of that?" WHY is this important? What is the bottom line? Kind of missing for the benefit of those who many not be fully versed as DUers are.

[manor321]

1. No that is silly. This is how it is done.

Each Representative has their own initiative to do what they want. And some of them are following up on important questions. If super coordination was desired, then there is no need for a committee. Just assign one person to ask all the questions. This is how government works.

[Awsi Dooger]

2. Definitely

The most effective moments have been spontaneous and mostly accidental. But there should have been several great probing segments, using the word, "Why?" as you mentioned. That was always Larry King's favorite word during an interview.

[EveHammond13]

4. yes. I just hate the idea of the GOP getting an easy PR win they certainly didn't deserve

[DonaldsRump]

3. There are closed-door Congressional hearings for Cohen n/t

[uponit7771]

5. +1

[uponit7771]

6. The good stuff is closed door

[stopbush]

7. Nope. Disagree entirely, especially as the Rs have run out of questioners.

All of the people left on the committee who have yet to ask questions are Ds. The remainder of the first round of questions is a D-only forum.

[UniteFightBack]

8. I would be trying to coordinate. Yes we each have our own agenda but there is limited time and

we need to focus and not cover the same ground 5 times.

[shanny]

9. I agree.

As a group they never seem to land knock-out punches. And it is not as if they don't have the opportunity.

What's up with that?

[blogslut]

10. Here is what the Committee is supposed to question Cohen on

https://oversight.house.gov/sites/democrats.oversight.house.gov/files/documents/2019-02-20%20Oversight%20Committee%20Hearing%20Memo%20re.%20Michael%20Cohen.pdf

https://www.lawfareblog.com/michael-cohen-house-oversight-committee-prepare-procedural-disaster

* the President’s debts and payments relating to efforts to influence the 2016 election;

* the President’s compliance with financial disclosure requirements;

* the President’s compliance with campaign finance laws;

* the President’s compliance with tax laws;

* the President’s potential and actual conflicts of interest;

* the President’s business practices;

* the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.;

* the accuracy of the President’s public statements;

potentially fraudulent or inappropriate practices by the Trump Foundation; and

public efforts by the President and his attorney to intimidate Mr. Cohen or others not to testify.

[emulatorloo]

11. Unrec n/t