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In reply to the discussion: Lawmakers reach deal on bipartisan commission to investigate Jan. 6 [View all]sdfernando
(4,930 posts)18. Yes that is tue
But one if the important things to get to the truth is the subpoena power. That is crucial to getting accurate info information and a truthful report with effective recommendations. The QGOP will quash subpoenas for critical witnesses.
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Lawmakers reach deal on bipartisan commission to investigate Jan. 6 [View all]
BumRushDaShow
May 2021
OP
Most Commissions are "toothless" because they are not designed to be prosecutorial
BumRushDaShow
May 2021
#20
But again, as with the Ervin Commission, there would be an investigation with witnesses
MerryHolidays
May 2021
#31
January 6th had nothing to do with any of the summer protests, and if the Democrats agreed to allow
JohnSJ
May 2021
#2
agreed, and it isn't clear from the OP if that will be included, because if it is, then in my
JohnSJ
May 2021
#11
December? Why not say August? Geez, we really are taking our time now aren't we?
machoneman
May 2021
#12
Even the ground rules for this commission - OK, I'll dignify it with "mission statement" are a shock
BobTheSubgenius
May 2021
#32
"New leadership needs to be seriously considered.Both Schumer and Pelosi have been very ineffective"
BumRushDaShow
May 2021
#39
Wait, the accomplices to murder get 1/2 the seats on the murder investigation?
Comfortably_Numb
May 2021
#44