Democrats promote Cheney to vice chairwoman of Jan. 6 panel

[left-of-center2012]

Source: AP news

House Democrats have promoted Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to vice chairwoman of a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, placing her in a leadership spot on the panel as some members of the GOP caucus are threatening to oust her for participating.

Cheney, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, has remained defiant amid the criticism from her own party, insisting that Congress must probe the Capitol attack, in which hundreds of Trump’s supporters violently pushed past police, broke into the building and interrupted the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential election victory.

Cheney’s appointment as vice chairwoman comes amid an effort by some Republicans to oust Cheney and Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois from the GOP conference because they accepted their appointments to the panel from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. A draft letter by Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs to Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy obtained by The Associated Press calls Cheney and Kinzinger “two spies for the Democrats” whom Republicans cannot trust to attend their private meetings.

“Every member of this committee is dedicated to conducting a non-partisan, professional, and thorough investigation of all the relevant facts regarding January 6th and the threat to our Constitution we faced that day,” Cheney said in the statement. “I have accepted the position of Vice Chair of the committee to assure that we achieve that goal.”

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[Evolve Dammit]

1. On this particular issue, she is valuable.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. It's the right move for credibility of the committee

I hope despite the differences in ideologies that mutual respect results from this committee. Communication and disagreement do not always mean political war. Or at least they didn't pre-2000, 1994, or 1980, depends on the starting point you choose.

[JohnSJ]

3. You are right, and this isn't about ideology, but an attack on our government

[JohnnyRingo]

4. Bipartisan credibility.

A very strategically placed republican ends the accusation that it's a partisan "witch hunt".

The GOP can't argue that there are only two or three real republicans in the whole country suited for the position, though they may go on Hannity to say it.

[Botany]

5. Liz Cheney Snapped @ Jim Jordan During Jan. 6 Riot for Promoting Election Lie 'You F---ing Did This

Liz knows where the bodies are buried.

[George II]

6. Just a tiny twist of the knife in McCarthy's back. I love it!

[Champp]

7. Cue the Republican TV Whiner Brigade....10...9...8...7...

[NurseJackie]

25. And cue the "we hate Cheney" brigade while you're at it...

... which sadly, serves no good purpose other than to undermine the integrity of the Chairman's judgement and intelligence (as well as the integrity of the other members, and the important work of the committee itself.)

[WinstonSmith4740]

12. Yep.

He's probably going to need some salve for that burn.

[mopinko]

8. go ahead, kevin.

set them adrift. they'll work w us much more readily.

[onetexan]

9. Yup. Im ready for the GQP to kick Liz & Kinzinger out so they can better align w us

[agingdem]

10. Wait up...just because they have moments of lucidity

they are still conservative republicans...both voted 90% of the time with Trump and against his first impeachment...at this particular moment in time they hate Trump more than they hate the Dems..ok we'll take it, however, unless they're willing to leave the Republican Party, go independent, and caucus with the Dems let's not rush to sainthood...

[onetexan]

15. Everybody knows these 2 w remain conservatives

Noone's canonizing anyone here, ur rushing to judgment. If they are independent & want to vote w Dems great. Big tent party has conservatives too...ala manchin, sinema..moderates

[ancianita]

11. Another projection.

Their script of changing parties goes so far back they've probably forgotten what a Republican once was.

[Autumn]

13. I'm sure Cheney would do the same for any Democrat.

Not.

[NurseJackie]

16. It doesn't matter. People shouldn't let their hatred for her cause them to lose sight...

I'm sure Cheney would do the same for any Democrat.

It doesn't matter. People shouldn't let their hatred for her cause them to lose sight of the bigger picture. In the end, it's not about Cheney. Nothing is being done FOR her or to BENEFIT HER! That's ridiculous. The fact of the matter is this: it's about the committee. It's about the integrity of the investigation. Our party leadership, and the committee members understand that the work of the committee is too important to get bogged down in petty jealousies about who has a bigger feather in their cap.

“Every member of this committee is dedicated to conducting a non-partisan, professional, and thorough investigation of all the relevant facts regarding January 6th and the threat to our Constitution we faced that day,” Cheney said in the statement. “I have accepted the position of Vice Chair of the committee to assure that we achieve that goal.”

[Autumn]

17. Really Jackie? I guess that doesn't apply to young progressive Democats for some folks.

[NurseJackie]

18. Yes, Autumn... really.

Really Jackie?

Yes, Autumn... really.

I guess that doesn't apply to young progressive Democats for some folks.

How so? Please explain if you can. Which young "Democats" on this committee are more deserving of the position/role that they hold? Which ones have been snubbed? Do you believe that someone with more experience was left out? If so, who? What experience would they have brought to the table?

Are you seriously suggesting that Cheney doesn't deserve the role? Do you believe that elevating her to Vice-Chair is something that harms or tarnish the committee? Does it harm other Democrats?

Thanks in advance.

[Autumn]

19. No I am not suggesting that Liz Cheney doesn't deserve the role. I am fucking flat out stating it.

I have no respect or admiration for any Republican. Living dead or otherwise. And even less for any spawn of Dick Cheneys. YMOV

[NurseJackie]

20. Now.... THAT is funny! 🤣😂😜

Autumn
19. No I am not suggesting that Liz Cheney doesn't deserve the role. I am fucking flat out stating it.

I have no respect or admiration for any Republican. Living dead or otherwise. And even less for any spawn of Dick Cheneys. YMOV

Now.... THAT is funny! 🤣😂😜

I'm certainly glad that the committee leadership and its members are able to look at things with a much more mature, thoughtful, measured and rational approach. I trust the committee chairman. So should you. He knows what he's doing.

As the committee has met privately, Cheney has worked closely with Democrats in determining the direction of the probe. The committee’s chairman, Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, said in the statement announcing Cheney’s appointment that Democrats are “fortunate to have a partner of such strength and courage” and that Cheney’s insights have shaped the early work of the panel.

Cheney “has demonstrated again and again her commitment to getting answers about January 6th, ensuring accountability, and doing whatever it takes to protect democracy for the American people,” Thompson said.

[Autumn]

21. Happy I could give you a chuckle for the day. There's no way I can repay what you have given me.

Nor would I want to.

[NurseJackie]

22. I know.

There's no way I can repay what you have given me.

I know.

[George II]

26. Abraham Lincoln?

[Marcuse]

32. Abraham Lincoln

[George II]

23. Disrespectful responses notwithstanding, anyone Chairman Bennie Thompson...

... feels can do the job and work well with the rest of the committee "deserves" the position. It's not a question of being deserving, it's a question of getting the work of the committee done.

[NurseJackie]

24. Yes. I appreciate your mature, rational and intelligent response...

... it's not about Cheney. It's about being able to successfully meet the committee's objectives. I'm glad to see that the chairman doesn't live in a binary world where things can only be viewed as "black/white" or "good/evil".

[George II]

28. Apparently some didn't read Bennie Thompson's statement on why he chose Liz Cheney as Vice-Chair.

[NurseJackie]

33. But would they have comprehended it, even if they bothered to read it?

There are none so blind as those who will not see. You cannot make someone pay attention to something that he or she does not want to notice, or that doesn't comport with a binary worldview that's twisted and distorted with irrational hatred. (People like that are everywhere on Twitter and elsewhere.)

[George II]

34. In other words, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him read it. Unfortunately....

....that's the case in just about every aspect of life, intellectual, political, or just day to day.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

14. This is a good move

[cadoman]

29. this is gonna backfire -- we should not be associating with a powerless & desperate Cheney

She's on the verge of being tossed out of her party and is only using us out of convenience.

I know she hates Trump and that helps but she also hates us so how can you know what her real motivation is? What if she gets up there and flips and tries to regain her MAGA bonifides?

I don't have any names to throw out there, but the kind of person I'd imagine we'd want is a Republican whose seat is extremely safe and as a result of that safety can prioritize our government over their own career.

[Mike Nelson]

30. Well...

... I approve. Her political views are awful, but this committee is not about them... it makes the committee and Democrats look good, especially to Independents. Liz is also valuable as someone who knows the criminals and may have some leads.

[Mary in S. Carolina]

31. I don't trust her

and neither should anyone else.