Too Little, Too Late. Sessions 'Offers' to Recuse Himself "When Appropriate"

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The Hill‏ @thehill 7m7 minutes ago
#BREAKING: Sessions offers to recuse himself from Russia investigation http://hill.cm/QIB4HaY


Attorney General Jeff Sessions said early Thursday that he would be willing to recuse himself from any investigation of Russian involvement in the Trump campaign.

"I have said whenever it's appropriate, I will recuse myself," he told NBC News. "There's no doubt about that."

Sessions also said he has never discussed “any political campaigns” with Russian officials.

“Well, I have not met with any Russians at any time to discuss any political campaigns,” he said. "Those remarks are unbelievable to me and are false. I don’t have anything else to say about that.”


read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/321947-sessions-denies-talking-campaign-with-russia

...notice how he's shifted his explanation even further to say he's never discussed 'political campaigns' with the Russians. Too late, Sessions, this all but ensures an independent investigation.

[gademocrat7]

1. Sessions is a traitor.

[tblue37]

40. He doesn't even stand out in that treasonous gang. nt

[lagomorph777]

46. He will be the 2nd domino to fall.

This is going almost too fast to follow.

[NewRedDawn]

51. Its in the bloodline

Traitors Neo Confederate Scumbags. Jeff Davis, Bobbie Lee & the rest of the traitors should have swung on a noose.

[calimary]

56. Welcome to DU, NewRedDawn!

It does provoke the question - "whose side are you on, pal?"

What's so beautiful to see is the NYTimes and Washington Post are hot on the trail of this, probably staffing up, and digging-digging-digging. Just like the good old days when the press was a watchdog, and not a lapdog.

There's no forgiveness OR excuse for the lazy-ass shit job they did, while mostly asleep, "covering" bush/cheney.

But they ARE acquitting themselves quite admirably here. Maybe they learned their lesson from that horrendous and near-criminal dereliction of duty. They let freakin' WAR CRIMINALS walk free. NEVER held accountable. Not EVER. Looks as though they're not willing to be so lax here, or make that mistake again. (At least not this time - maybe - for the most part - but we'll just have to watch and see.)

[Norbert9]

2. It's crumbling!!!!!!

[Norbert9]

3. On a different note can someone please explain The Hills leanings for me

There's a graph I found on here that has them slightly right leaning. But kudos to them for fighting the good fight on their side.

[leftynyc]

4. They seem pretty down the middle to me

Sometimes lean left, sometimes lean right. Stay away from the comments and it's a pretty good source for information.

[bigtree]

6. they're definitely on the right

...but like Roll Call, they provide timely reports on government and officials for folks who know what they're looking for.

[DefenseLawyer]

5. He did not offer to recuse himself

He said only that in general he would recuse himself "whenever it is appropriate". Notice he never said that it was appropriate in relation to this investigation.

[bigtree]

8. noticed that

...it's appropriate.

[DK504]

53. It's vital.

“Well, I have not met with any Russians at any time to discuss any political campaigns,” he said. "

Nice distention there Beauregard NoRegard. Int resting semantics he used.

[Lindsay]

10. That was my thought as well.

As in, "I will deem it appropriate when hell freezes over."

[Tom Rinaldo]

11. Exactly. Weasel words matter n/t

[get the red out]

7. He should resign

And be investigated as to his roll in Russia's interference in the election. If he were a democrat the outcry from reps would be unbelievable.

[bigtree]

13. that's the only reason he's sticking his neck out this far

...most of the calls today from pols aren't for recusal, but for his resignation.

[Scarsdale]

37. Different rules

for democrats and repubs. This is blatantly obvious in many instances.

[tblue37]

41. Silly rabbit, don't you know? IOKIYAR! nt

[Botany]

9. Time for some water boarding

Treason and perjury

[NightWatcher]

12. Send him to one of those private prisons he's so found of

[kentuck]

14. "...at any time to discuss any political campaigns..."

He covered himself. Maybe he talked with them to discuss other matters??

[bigtree]

16. that won't be enough to cover accusations

...he's already in over his head.

Interesting how he's already appearing on the networks this morning. WH must be rattled.

[madokie]

22. If there was one person I can't stand to listen to

besides his boss and thats sessions. Can't for the life of me give him that smidgen of respect that capitalizing his name gives him, sorry

f* him and the orange horse he rode in on

[lagomorph777]

47. Bingo. Such as handing over the names of double agents to Putin.

Which might explain the rash of murders of Russian diplomats (2 in NYC recently, and many more around the world).

[malaise]

15. Disregard Beauregard

He's been caught

[madokie]

24. I love this news first thing this morning

I'm so happy

Peace

[malaise]

26. Same here

Can Cruz bend over any lower to defend this cretin?

[madokie]

29. We've already seen what kind of a person cruz is

during the campaign

strew him too

[bigtree]

31. perpwalk time

Link to tweet

[Scarsdale]

39. NO REGARD Sessions

Jefferson NO REGARD Sessions is a traitor. Smarmy, pencil-necked little "man" Wasn't he one of tRump supporters standing on stage chanting "Lock her up" about Hillary, then denying it?

[malaise]

42. Watching him sink like the confederate flag is delish

[avebury]

17. I was able to watch the first day of his Congressional hearings

and he absolutely did try to make it seem like he was not high up the food chain in the Trump Campaign and that he had no information on the Russians. It sure does smack of perjury.

[bigtree]

20. interesting thing

...was how he offered up the lie without being asked.

[Progressive dog]

18. "Whenever it's appropriate" doesn't mean

after being caught lying under oath. It's "appropriate" he goes back to private life while awaiting trial. He shouldn't need to recuse himself.

[bigtree]

28. yep

Link to tweet

[madokie]

19. In a just world

tRump and associates can't stand a honest investigation.

I have that one word that President Obama gave me, HOPE, now

[bigtree]

23. I think they're incapable of telling the truth

...this time it's lying under oath.

Link to tweet

[madokie]

27. Without a doubt

Not only fired but perjured. fuck him

[Scarsdale]

43. Exceptions

ONLY is they are democrats. gop are EXPECTED to lie and cheat.

[madokie]

44. It does seem that way

does it NOT

[lagomorph777]

48. Obama didn't just give us the _word_ "hope" -

He set this trap. And the Agent Orange Gang have sprung it.

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/team-obama-took-steps-protect-intel-team-trumps-russia-ties

[madokie]

49. Yes I caught that too

[democratisphere]

21. Just another massive liar brought to you by the drumpf administration.

Interesting how Sessions can't remember what he talked about with the Russian Ambassador. Why do republiCONs have memory loss whenever they talk to Russians?

[bigtree]

25. just a coincidence

...that both Flynn and Sessions can't recall their conversations with the Russians, and both lied about them.

[Saboburns]

30. He absolutely DID NOT recuse himself today

Not in that statement, not in any statement.

As of 8:45 am Eastern Time.

[OnDoutside]

32. But Senator, you LIED under oath, we have the video...

[beachbum bob]

33. no longer about recusing, but about resigning...and hopefully a prison term

[bigtree]

35. yep

Link to tweet

[yuiyoshida]

34. I truly hope he is investigated ..cause this is the guy

Who wants to take away my LEGAL WEED!!...

[bigtree]

36. yes!

Link to tweet

[luvMIdog]

38. Cop: "Sir there is cocaine on your dash" - Driver: " I'd like to recuse myself now"

[-Steph-]

45. Lock him up!

[VaBchTgerLily]

50. Oh I hope,I hope!!!

[Nitram]

52. Ha! Nice try Beauregard.

Your toothpaste is out of the tube, and you can't get it back in.

[Cryptoad]

55. Please don't send him back to ALabama,,,,!

[dlk]

57. Why Isn't This Treason?

What do you think Republicans would be saying/doing if the situation were reversed and Democrats had colluded with Russia (and lied about it under oath) to sabotage a presidential election (and who know what else)?

What would the mainstream media be reporting if this were the case?

One thing is certain, an independent special prosecutor would have already been appointed and the subpoenas already sent

[Maru Kitteh]

58. Nice lawyer-speak Beauregard.

Not flyin.