Dems warn Mueller

[Riders]

They are claiming that they will demand every bit of the report being public. They also require all paperwork that proves what his investigations found are proof of it.

If they don't they will demand it, if he says no, theres gonna be subpoenas.

 

[esmith]

Oh Muller is now the evil one.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Oh Muller is now the evil one.

I can't find anything implying they think he is "now the evil one." Silly for them to make threats and demands that they can't easily follow through with, but it's nowhere near labeling him as "evil."

 

[Riders]

I can't find anything implying they think he is "now the evil one." Silly for them to make threats and demands that they can't easily follow through with, but it's nowhere near labeling him as "evil."

I dont believe they have either. They knew form the beginning that Dems would demand this material.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I dont believe they have either. They knew form the beginning that Dems would demand this material.

Mueller probably knew before he started that everyone and their dead granny would be itching to file a freedom of information request once he finished.

 

[Mindmaster]

Oh Muller is now the evil one.

Just like anything with the Dems, perfectly willing to eat their own. Don't get what they want, under the bus you go.

 

[Mindmaster]

They are claiming that they will demand every bit of the report being public. They also require all paperwork that proves what his investigations found are proof of it.

If they don't they will demand it, if he says no, theres gonna be subpoenas.

Doesn't even matter what's in that report if it's not an indictment for Trump. This is basically "the end of the line" and the automatic loss of the 2020 election for them. They could have spent all of this time challenging Trump on issues, but they didn't so they've lost a ton of ground and only have a year to shape a message. Currently, their message is something like, "free stuff for slavery to the government"... That doesn't really sell.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I've been hearing the wicked witch wants 'transparency'.

Pelosi tells Dems she'll reject highly classified briefing on Mueller findings

It makes me wonder if her flying monkey army had perchance located a vast reservoir of black magic ink for her collection of black magic markers yet.

 

[Stanyon]

Reminds me of that song and scene in Willy Wonka when spoiled brat Veruca Salt wanted her daddy to buy her golden goose.

 

[ManSinha]

They are claiming that they will demand every bit of the report being public. They also require all paperwork that proves what his investigations found are proof of it.

If they don't they will demand it, if he says no, theres gonna be subpoenas.

What is your source for this?

Mueller has nothing to hide per se. He is working under the direction of the AG through the DoJ as is well known. The report may not be "his" to turn over. I have not completely investigated the constraints of Muller's position in terms of reporting responsibilities - would like to hear from someone that has a better civics grounding than me.

 

[Subduction Zone]

Doesn't even matter what's in that report if it's not an indictment for Trump. This is basically "the end of the line" and the automatic loss of the 2020 election for them. They could have spent all of this time challenging Trump on issues, but they didn't so they've lost a ton of ground and only have a year to shape a message. Currently, their message is something like, "free stuff for slavery to the government"... That doesn't really sell.

You need to understand the Constitution. There never was going to be an indictment by Mueller. That could only come from Congress in the form of an impeachment. Though Trump could be indicted once out of office.

Congress should be able to read the full report. They would be the ones to "indict" Trump or not.

 

[Revoltingest]

Oh Muller is now the evil one.

Democrats had wants.
Mueller was the great white hope.
But he didn't deliver.

 

[Subduction Zone]

What is your source for this?

Mueller has nothing to hide per se. He is working under the direction of the AG through the DoJ as is well known. The report may not be "his" to turn over. I have not completely investigated the constraints of Muller's position in terms of reporting responsibilities - would like to hear from someone that has a better civics grounding than me.

The House of Representatives would do the equivalent of indicting Trump through impeachment. A simple majority is all that it takes. Then he would be tried in the Senate where a two thirds vote would be necessary to convict.

 

[Subduction Zone]

Democrats had wants.
Mueller was the great white hope.
But he didn't deliver.

Too early to tell. Why did you claim this?

 

[Revoltingest]

Too early to tell. Why did you claim this?

Two things....
- He hasn't released his report to him.
- He announced no further indictments.
I detect disappointment in this result.
Don't you?

 

[ManSinha]

The House of Representatives would do the equivalent of indicting Trump through impeachment. A simple majority is all that it takes. Then he would be tried in the Senate where a two thirds vote would be necessary to convict.

Thank you - I was not gainsaying that - my question was about what Mr. Muller can and cannot do with his report based strictly on who his "boss" is - I guess the AG or deputy AG and what is laid out in the articles governing the special counsel powers and responsibilities -

 

[ManSinha]

- He announced no further indictments.

I would almost want to say that the "indictments" were a way to get information on his given task - exploring the nature of any possible collusion with a foreign power -

I would agree that it was never his job (nor did he have the power to) indict the POTUS