Lewandowski refuses to answer questions at dramatic House Judiciary impeachment hearing

[yaesu]

Source: CNN

Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, appearing Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee in the panel's first official "impeachment hearing," refused to answer key questions about potential obstruction by Trump and repeatedly argued with Democrats.

Lewandowski took a combative tone from the start, slamming committee Democrats, criticizing Obama-era intelligence officials, praising Trump's successful presidential campaign and jabbing at former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He denied collusion with Russia -- even though he was never formally accused of that -- but avoided commenting on the obstruction issue.
"To the best of my recollection, I don't recall ever having any conversations with foreign entities, let alone any who were offering help to manipulate the outcome of the election," Lewandowski said in his opening statement. "As I have said publicly many times, anyone who attempted to illegally impact the outcome of the election should spend the rest of their life in jail."

The dramatic partisan split was on full display. Democrats traded barbs with Lewandowski and said he "chickened out" from following Trump's questionable orders. Republicans hailed Lewandowski's prowess as manager for Trump's long-shot presidential bid.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/17/politics/corey-lewandowski-testifies-house-judiciary-committee/index.html

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. This asshole wants to run for office in New Hampshire?

Bring it, dude.

[greymattermom]

2. The opposition research on him will be interesting.

Maybe more truth can come out that way.

[BigmanPigman]

3. I wanted to reach through the TV and wring his neck

he is being such a dick!!! I don't know how the Dems stayed so calm.

[richdj25]

4. You'll do realize

that people like Lewandowski and the GOP know they can get by with this sort of behavior. Trump has the DOJ on his side, so there's nothing short of impeachment the Dems can do.

[Maxheader]

27. Yep...and its too bad..

that when the scuz gop lose the senate and the presidency charges for lying can't be brought against them...

btw..welcome!...

[MontanaMama]

5. Will he charged with contempt or

will he walk away and laugh about this? Unless and until there are consequences for this, why would these traitors comply? They've shown us who they are.

[yaesu]

7. he should be hauled off to the House jail cell in the basement. nt

[KPN]

11. How long does a contempt charge stay on the

books (since we all know this DOJ won’t enforce it)? Can it still be enforced in 2021 with a Dem in the WH?

[MontanaMama]

12. I don't know the answer to your question

but he should at least be charged. Just because the DOJ may not follow through (and I agree they may not - Lewandwoski probably knows this) but ignoring the crime is inexcusable, imo.

[KPN]

13. I agree.

[Linda Ed]

6. Until the House Judiciary starts flexing their muscle

and using the power they've been given to compel testimony, including immediate jailing for those that refuse to talk, nothing is going to change. They need to take the gloves off. NOW.

Trump's White House is once again interfering with subpoenas..If the House allows drumpf to obstruct the House's own investigation without impeaching him, the House will allow him to do anything.

Can the most dishonest and corrupt president in American history get re-elected?
Not if House Democrats have the courage to impeach him instead of just talking about his crimes.

GOP will do nothing to help the American people to get out from under this unstable person

[yaesu]

8. reugs are doing all they can to obstruct this hearing. nt

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

9. "Well that's a huge surprise!".... Said no one.....

.

[ChiTownDenny]

17. +1

[msongs]

10. why should he answer, trump and co. know dems will not do anything to require an answer nt

[mysteryowl]

14. Sounds to me that he should have been held on contempt during the hearing.

PLEASE Dem leadership, hold them accountable!

[yaesu]

16. At least one Dem called for that during the hearing but I didn't watch the whole thing. nt

[mysteryowl]

23. I am glad to hear that, yet it should have been followed through on.

Here is the issue and great concern - consequences and follow through on consequences.

I was not able to watch it myself. I am going on the reports.

[Linda Ed]

21. The next time this happens

I'd like them to call in the Sgt. at Arms, otherwise, this kind of is a waste of time.

[Wuddles440]

15. The hearing was an utter mess....

and I'm beyond pissed. The CONS reguritated their talking points, were well prepared, had an effective strategy, and executed it. The Democratic members of the committee looked like deer in the headlights - they seemed to be totally unprepared and confused for what the CONS and Lewandowski had planned for this hearing. They got pummeled. Until the Dems realize that the CONS don't respect the rule of law (along with decency, honesty, truth, material facts, and civility), they are going to continue to be subjected to this type of behavior by the CONS. Bullies don't respect the timid. Sometimes you have to jump in the mud with the pig to wrestle him into submission and the Dems just don't seem to want to get dirty. Lewandowski should have been held in contempt and detained in custody until he agreed to cooperate. The Twitler and his merry band of traitors made a mockery of this proceeding. Disgusting!

[still_one]

18. Could he be charged with contempt

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[Calista241]

29. Not unless they talk a US Attorney into bringing charges.

And Barr would probably have something to say about that. Trump could just pardon him anyway, since it would have to be a federal offense.

I guess they could throw him in the House clink for a few hours.

[still_one]

30. It is Congressthat has the power to hold someone in contempt of Congress

[Calista241]

31. But they don't prosecute the case, and have no authority to jail people for an extended term.

Due process is still a thing, and we don’t want 1 political party able to suppress or jail their opponents (or anyone for that matter). That would be used against us in a New York minute.

[azureblue]

19. I propose

That when these clods start stalling, not answering, obstructing, etc. simply have two cops stand behind them. Then stop proceedings and have a vote to determine if this is obstruction, lying or perjury. And if the vote is yes, then have the cops haul him straight off to jail.

[yaesu]

20. this is what the repugs would have done months ago if this was about a Democratic president

we need to play as dirty as the fascists or they will continue to steamroll right over us.

[Paladin]

22. Chucky Todd is once again saying Democrats are a bunch of cowardly clueless douchebags, today.

Getting tired of being made fun of by a piece of shit like Chuck Todd? I sure as hell am.

[BlueIdaho]

24. Fuck Toad

Is a right wing cocktail party dilettante. He has the political insight of toad.

[tavernier]

28. Maybe he's trying to light a fire under their asses.

From what I’m reading, the wrong team took the day.

[moondust]

25. Lewy would have been a good Nazi.

Self-righteous, fiercely loyal to his lawless dictator and their totalitarian cause. SS officer material capable of aggressively committing war crimes.

[at140]

26. That exact thought was floating in my head.....nt

[olegramps]

32. This madness will continue until they are thrown out of office and their party destroyed.