Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert accused of blocking journalist from photographing protesters

[TexasTowelie]

WASHINGTON — A photojournalist says Tyler Rep. Louie Gohmert tried to block him from taking photos of protesters during attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions’ confirmation hearings this week.

Photographer Jim Lo Scalzo was busy snapping pictures of protesters being escorted out of the hearing room Tuesday when, he said, Gohmert attempted to stand between his camera and the action.

"When I asked him, 'Are you seriously blocking me from making these pictures of these protesters?' he said, 'Yes,' " said Lo Scalzo, who works for the European Pressphoto Agency. “He said, 'The story is not there,' and then he pointed to Sessions and said, 'The story is over there.' "

Gohmert, the conservative East Texas Republican known for his colorful remarks in regular congressional speeches and TV appearances, suggested it was a handful of photographers who were out of line.

Read more: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2017/01/11/texas-rep-louie-gohmert-accused-blocking-journalist-photographing-protesters

[madaboutharry]

1. Louie Gohmert: the dumbest man in Congress

I doubt if his IQ is anywhere near 3 digits.

[TexasTowelie]

2. I must correct your doubts.

Louie's IQ is 0.0001.

[madaboutharry]

3. Ha!

[CottonBear]

4. I saw this on a CSPAN live broadcast.

Gohmert told the photographer that the photographer(s) couldn't block his (Gohmert's) view of Sessions. He was arguing with the photographer.

Gohmert is an evil POS.

[dhill926]

5. Just taking lessons from fearless leader...