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Rachel Maddow is the smartest person in the room. (Original Post) madaboutharry Jan 2014 OP
Damn straight she is. RoccoR5955 Jan 2014 #1
Yep malaise Jan 2014 #2
I don't have cable could you explain to me what you mean Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #3
Are you able to put Itunes on your computer? avebury Jan 2014 #4
I do have iTunes, I will keep an eye open for it Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #7
You can get her on iTunes audio or video. I think it will be downloaded tonight. all american girl Jan 2014 #11
Thanks, looks like I have something to watch before I go to bed tonight. Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #13
I posted this in the NJ group this am JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #27
Available before the next day. longship Jan 2014 #8
Rachel's theory is that the traffic madaboutharry Jan 2014 #10
Interesting, that could lead the story in a whole new direction. Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #14
AHHHHHHHHH.... thanks! Missed Rachel last night. nt Adrahil Jan 2014 #34
RM looked at the damning email from Kelley Ilsa Jan 2014 #12
Thanks, that is a very interesting tidbit of information Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #15
Little longer version jeff47 Jan 2014 #16
You can also watch it online Applan Jan 2014 #32
I think that she has nailed the truth behind bridgegate. avebury Jan 2014 #5
She was right before. ProgressSaves Jan 2014 #6
good job, Rachel oldtime dfl_er Jan 2014 #9
Yeah, that theory was fucking brilliant. n/t D23MIURG23 Jan 2014 #17
It was the timing! Which begs the question Cha Jan 2014 #18
It could be as simple Madam Mossfern Jan 2014 #20
Precisely Madam.. it stunk Cha Jan 2014 #21
My question is why it takes RM to come up with this probably correct theory? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #19
I don't think he'll get any real wiggle room. morningfog Jan 2014 #24
I don't think so JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #28
K&R eom Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #22
She focused on motive and opportunity (along w/timing) - TBF Jan 2014 #23
Interestingly Ms Weinberg shook her head "no" when Rachel asked her about that theory. mucifer Jan 2014 #25
I think it's just hard for good, decent people like Weinberg and Sokolich .. ananda Jan 2014 #26
That was real journalism. Alittleliberal Jan 2014 #29
Yep...Rachel did a truly great job. nt Stuart G Jan 2014 #30
NPR, as usual, is WAY behind the curve AGAIN this morning. Still flogging the bullwinkle428 Jan 2014 #31
It is almost like she had access to these emails weeks ago AngryAmish Jan 2014 #33
Rachel did a good job last night Gothmog Jan 2014 #35

Bjorn Against

(12,041 posts)
3. I don't have cable could you explain to me what you mean
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:25 PM
Jan 2014

Are you suggesting that the lanes were closed as revenge against Weinberg rather than the mayor? I have not heard this before, but would be interested to know if there is evidence that suggests such a thing.

avebury

(10,946 posts)
4. Are you able to put Itunes on your computer?
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:27 PM
Jan 2014

If so, her show is available as both an audio and video podcast for free the next day after each show.

Bjorn Against

(12,041 posts)
7. I do have iTunes, I will keep an eye open for it
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:29 PM
Jan 2014

I assume it is airing right now so I will have to wait until tomorrow correct?

all american girl

(1,788 posts)
11. You can get her on iTunes audio or video. I think it will be downloaded tonight.
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:35 PM
Jan 2014

She's part of my morning routine. I do the audio as I'm getting ready....the most perfect way to start the day.

JustAnotherGen

(31,681 posts)
27. I posted this in the NJ group this am
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 09:42 AM
Jan 2014
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1066361

Crooks and Liars links to Maddow's story.

I was hip deep in Buono's campaign at that time (Mid August) but recalled the 'animal' comments towards the state leg and Christie's petulant fit.

He retaliated for the state legislature calling him to the floor on his behavior.

longship

(40,416 posts)
8. Available before the next day.
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:33 PM
Jan 2014

It varies, but I've snagged it at 11 PM EST.

They're pretty good about posting it fairly quickly. Try getting it late night.

I listen every day.

madaboutharry

(40,149 posts)
10. Rachel's theory is that the traffic
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:35 PM
Jan 2014

jam was retaliation against State Senate Democrats for not confirming Supreme Court nominees. Loretta Weinberg, leader of Senate democrats represents Fort Lee. There is also a backstory to the Suprene Court nominees, specifically that Christie did not reappoint a democrat and democrats in the Senate were not allowing Christie nominees to get through. Christie held an angry news conference the night before Bridgette Kelly send the traffic jam email.

Ilsa

(61,675 posts)
12. RM looked at the damning email from Kelley
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:43 PM
Jan 2014

Suggesting that Fort Lee have traffic problems. It was 8/13/13 at 7:34am, the morning after Gov CC had a hussy fit about judicial nominations and called Senate Democrats "animals". The Fort Lee district is represented in State Senate by Loretta Weinberg, whose senate democrats were giving CC's nominees hell in turn for CC not re-nominating the only Black judge on the court, something no gov has ever failed to do. (That story stretches back to 2010.)

jeff47

(26,549 posts)
16. Little longer version
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 12:03 AM
Jan 2014

NJ supreme court justices serve a 7 year term, then come up for re-nomination. After re-nomination, they serve a life term. Every governor in history has re-nominated the sitting justices, regardless of party....until Christie. He refused to re-nominate a Democratic justice.

This enraged the NJ Senate Democrats. So they refused to confirm the nomination of any justices for that seat - the Republican Christie nominated had to wait for another seat to come up.

The day before the bridge incident, a Republican justice came up for re-nomination. NJ Senate Democrats made it clear they were going to grill her hard during confirmation hearings. So Christie pulled her re-nomination. Btw, her husband is high up in the Christie administration.

The next day, the bridge incident happened. Why Ft. Lee? The leader of the NJ Senate Democrats, and chair of the NJ Senate Justice committee, represents Ft. Lee

Applan

(693 posts)
32. You can also watch it online
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 10:29 AM
Jan 2014

On msnbc.com
Select "watch" tab then Maddow. It's quite a long segment but well worth the watch.

avebury

(10,946 posts)
5. I think that she has nailed the truth behind bridgegate.
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:28 PM
Jan 2014

I hope this theory gains traction during the investigations.

oldtime dfl_er

(6,930 posts)
9. good job, Rachel
Thu Jan 9, 2014, 10:33 PM
Jan 2014

The good thing about Rachel is that you know she researched this thing thru and thru, and her info is unimpeachably correct.

Cha

(295,899 posts)
18. It was the timing! Which begs the question
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 07:10 AM
Jan 2014

in my mind.. why the hell wouldn't Christie let the republicon judge go through the confirmation process with those "animals"? It seems like he was cutting off his nose to spite his face.. and her face. It didn't make sense.

Madam Mossfern

(2,340 posts)
20. It could be as simple
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 07:41 AM
Jan 2014

as him fearing what may come out as part of her 'grilling' especially if you consider the position of her husband. He used the 'animals' thing as a convenient but weak excuse. Honestly, did he really think she couldn't handle it? Does he expect us to think it was an act of chivalry?

Really?
REALLY??

Cha

(295,899 posts)
21. Precisely Madam.. it stunk
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 07:53 AM
Jan 2014

to high.. I've had a crash course in Christy these last couple of days.. and I think I've got the picture loud and clear. He's gotten away with that shit far too long.

And, then the Bridge Lanes Closed for 4 Days.

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,272 posts)
19. My question is why it takes RM to come up with this probably correct theory?
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 07:35 AM
Jan 2014

Last edited Fri Jan 10, 2014, 08:33 AM - Edit history (1)

Why aren't the State Senate reps speaking up?

Will this give CC wiggle room? Will he be able to say "see? Now their first theory didn't pan out now they are making up another theory!" Thereby muddying the water even more.

 

morningfog

(18,115 posts)
24. I don't think he'll get any real wiggle room.
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 09:30 AM
Jan 2014

When you have the email, it was clearly intentional and with ill motives. When he followed with stonewalling and covering up, it is investigative work to find what the actual motive was.

JustAnotherGen

(31,681 posts)
28. I don't think so
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 09:45 AM
Jan 2014

Re: Christie having wiggle room.

I also don't think it occurred to our state legislators at all.

Ms. Weinberg looked gobsmacked on Maddow last night. I think she's a goodie - and when you have a good heart - you don't think like that or go there.

Today is going to be interesting. Can't wait to see what Wiesnewski has in store for the Christie Admin today.

TBF

(31,919 posts)
23. She focused on motive and opportunity (along w/timing) -
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 09:25 AM
Jan 2014

she'd make a great detective (or lawyer). Very bright indeed.

Makes more sense than anything else I've heard so far.

mucifer

(23,371 posts)
25. Interestingly Ms Weinberg shook her head "no" when Rachel asked her about that theory.
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 09:38 AM
Jan 2014

I really like Weinberg.

ananda

(28,781 posts)
26. I think it's just hard for good, decent people like Weinberg and Sokolich ..
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 09:41 AM
Jan 2014

.. to understand how bullies like Christie and his staff think and work,
with a sense of entitled superiority that puts them above the law.

bullwinkle428

(20,626 posts)
31. NPR, as usual, is WAY behind the curve AGAIN this morning. Still flogging the
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 09:58 AM
Jan 2014

"mayor didn't endorse Christie" line.

More for Rachel.

 

AngryAmish

(25,704 posts)
33. It is almost like she had access to these emails weeks ago
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 10:32 AM
Jan 2014

If only there was a federal agency that had access to everyone's emails, but I am sure they would never use such access for political reasons. Just like Christie would not use his power over certain road agencies in New Jersey to mess with political opponents.

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