Jay Carney All But Encourages Democrats Not To Participate In #Benghazi Select Committee
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has been taking shots at the legitimacy of Speaker of the House John Boehner’s (R-OH) Select Committee On Hashtag #Benghazi since it was announced, but on Friday afternoon, gave what has been the clearest indication, so far, that the White House would be perfectly fine with Democrats in Congress passing on the chance to participate. MSNBC’s Kristen Welker asked Carney, directly, if Democrats should cooperate with the Select Committee, and Carney’s response was not subtle.
Welker began by asking Carney about the latest #Benghazi email, the real one. “(The Select Committee) comes on the heels of recently released e-mails by the white house.Why did it take so long for e-mails to come out?” Welker asked, adding “Does it not just add fuel to the critics who’s say you’re not being completely forthcoming when it comes to how the crisis in Benghazi was handled?”
Speaking from the North Lawn of the White House, Carney skipped over the question, instead blasting Republicans for trying to raise money off of the investigation. “You’re right, Kristen,” Carney said, “House Republicans in what is a blatantly political and partisan effort voted to start another investigation into this matter, presumably because the six previous investigations by Congress, by Republicans, were somehow not adequate.
He continued, “I think if you saw as others have commented, the Republicans are fund raising off of this effort,” and added that “it’s unfortunate that House Republicans continue to pursue this in a highly partisan manner, and in fact, they themselves have acknowledged how political it is. and how oriented toward trying to raise money and motivate their base for a mid-term election.”
Welker also asked Carney “Yes or no, should Democrats cooperate with the select committee?”…READ MORE
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Obewon May 9th, 2014 at 16:16
Boehner’s kangaroo court continues to prove the obvious: When was the last time repubs were correct about anything? A: The 20th century. Nixon’s EPA & Big Oil’s GHWB electioneering via Dem’s clean water act that actually Conserves something. Our environment!! Placating Wing Nut Daily delusional’s is the only thing today’s GOP conserves.
Obewon May 9th, 2014 at 16:16
Boehner’s kangaroo court continues to prove the obvious: When was the last time repubs were correct about anything? A: The 20th century. Nixon’s EPA & Big Oil’s GHWB electioneering via the Dem’s clean water act that actually Conserves something. Our environment! Placating Wing Nut Daily delusional’s is the only thing today’s GOP conserves.
Carla Akins May 9th, 2014 at 17:14
After 50 attempts to repeal the ACA, is it any surprise that they will continue to beat this dead horse until they get the answers they want, not the truth.
Carla Akins May 9th, 2014 at 17:14
After 50 attempts to repeal the ACA, is it any surprise that they will continue to beat this dead horse until they get the answers they want, not the truth.
granpa.usthai May 9th, 2014 at 21:58
If nobody shows up then I guess those of us who aren’t on the floor rolling with laughter are still waiting for Sheriff pink panties report on the Hawaiian Birth Certificate? -or just don’t really care how much money is raised over exploiting the 4 (four) (FOUR!) Americans killed @ BENGHAZI !!!
granpa.usthai May 9th, 2014 at 21:58
If nobody shows up then I guess those of us who aren’t on the floor rolling with laughter are still waiting for Sheriff pink panties report on the Hawaiian Birth Certificate? -or just don’t really care how much money is raised over exploiting the 4 (four) (FOUR!) Americans killed @ BENGHAZI !!!
Aunt Pee May 11th, 2014 at 09:23
I absolutely think the Democrats should boycott this investigation. Don’t show up, don’t answer questions, don’t answer the phone. The Republicans will continue to look like the assclowns they are.
Aunt Pee May 11th, 2014 at 09:23
I absolutely think the Democrats should boycott this investigation. Don’t show up, don’t answer questions, don’t answer the phone. The Republicans will continue to look like the assclowns they are.