Senators renewing efforts to protect Mueller

[brooklynite]

Source: Politico

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are renewing their attempt to protect special counsel Robert Mueller’s job, sending a signal to President Donald Trump as he keeps up his criticism of Mueller’s Russia investigation.

The legislation, sponsored by incoming Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and three other members, is expected to be introduced this week. The same bill was approved by the panel in April but later blocked by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who said it was unnecessary and who allowed the legislation to expire at the end of the year.

But there will be more pressure on senators this Congress as Democrats now have the House majority and have already introduced a similar bill.

Graham is a friend and ally of the president’s but has frequently warned him not to mess with Mueller’s job.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/07/senate-mueller-investigation-trump-1086045

[ffr]

1. After 2 years of one party rule, it's still a win-win for the GOP

even if they allow a few in their party to join in.

Damage done and how many $Billions pillaged. For the party at war on America and the democratic party, you have to believe if the senate passes such a bill, it's hardly patriotic on their behalf. More like an acceptable loss.

[BumRushDaShow]

2. "later blocked by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell"

THIS is your problem. The media refuses to note that every damn time they say "well both sides" and "bipartisan", they also need to point the finger to this one man (since Eddie Munster who did the same thing in the House in the past, is now gone). When the "leaders" of your congressional chambers block bipartisan bills, then the divide continues, much to the media's delight (because they can keep writing nonsense about it).

[BigmanPigman]

3. Hear hear!