Another hearing is being held this morning on Operation Fast and Furious. As Twitchy reported last week, Attorney General Holder refuses to answer questions, claims to know next to nothing and has perfected the art of stonewalling. Twitter users expressed their lack of confidence in the attorney general over the weekend. Will this hearing be more of the same?
You can also watch it live here.
Watch Live: Attorney General Holder testifies before Senate committee in 'Fast and Furious' scandal. http://t.co/hNhEcz2v
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 12, 2012
Right out of the gate, it looks to be more of the same by Attorney General Holder. Countdown to blaming Bush begins!
LATimes: AG Holder has turned over only 7,000 pages of Fast & Furious docs out of 240,000 requested. http://t.co/0ZLGMzJl
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) June 12, 2012
Holder is really pushing this "constitutional crisis" term. Geez, Libs push that term when they get cornered #lewinskyscandal
— Kerry Picket (@KerryPicket) June 12, 2012
All about him. Hubris much? The real crisis is Operation Fast and Furious itself.
RT @michellemalkin: Stonewall Holder just said "frankly" in response to Grassley #fastandfurious question re reading affidavits. #liar
— Heather Marie (@hfearny) June 12, 2012
The media is already frantically trying to spin away Eric Holder’s beyond dangerous incompetence and refusal to comply with document demands. Hey, at least they are finally reporting on Fast and Furious. That’s new.
Holder very solicitous re fast and furious/pending contempt vote. He said he will meet w gop leadership to avoid "constitutional crisis"
— Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) June 12, 2012
Twitchy will monitor the hearing and provide continuous updates.
Update:
Twitter users who are watching the hearing are not impressed by Holder.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder should resign.
— Steve (@stevemozena) June 12, 2012
ugh RT @MattCover: Holder: "I've stuck by my guns." #irony
— beth (@dicentric) June 12, 2012
@RobbieCooper that really was a stupid line for him dont ya think -Eric Holder.
— ITB? ?? (@TFreklz) June 12, 2012
Ugh, indeed.
'I've stuck by my guns" -Holder well yes you have Mr. Attorney General and you're facing contempt because of it #fastandfurious
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 12, 2012
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Much like his boss, huh? // RT @veracity81: Eric Holder disgusts me. No apology, no humility, just arrogance & lies.
— Scott McCray (@macbournes) June 12, 2012
Eric Holder is like an incompetent teacher you can't get rid of because of union "protection." He seriously needs to go.
— Sandy (@sdoval11) June 12, 2012
Holder: "A dingo stole those guns and gave it to the Mexican drug cartels. Dingoes do things; I saw it in the news."
— Frank J. Fleming (@IMAO_) June 12, 2012
Holder asked if he will serve a second term
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 12, 2012
"What my future holds, I'm not sure" -Holder #fastandfurious
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 12, 2012
Mr. Holder, Brian Terry has no future at all. He’s dead. Because of your Operation Fast and Furious.
https://twitter.com/MattSDowling/status/212560183413575681
Oh, yes. That’s the most pressing problem. Criminy!
Holder just dissed the House Judiciary Committee… "I'll be more honest in a different setting" #FastandFurious
— Matthew Boyle (@mboyle1) June 12, 2012
Perhaps a grand jury, Mr. Holder?
https://twitter.com/LeslieHBennett/status/212560572988919808
https://twitter.com/brady_cremeens/status/212560969774276609
@DarrellIssa: Why does AJ #Holder need to find "creative" ways to give to your committee what was demanded? He should just comply. #Stalling
— Joe American (@MidAmericanGuy) June 12, 2012
More stonewalling, non-answers.
Grassley asks why we have political appointees investigating the national security leaks. Answer: rambling babble. #FastAndFurious
— Jason B. Whitman, OD (@JasonBWhitman) June 12, 2012
Grassley…on what grounds are you withholding information? Holder: Because #FastAndFurious
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) June 12, 2012
Senator Graham hammering hard.
Sen. Graham: On a scale of 1-10 where would you put these leaks? Holder: Well I don't know. They're up there. #FastAndFurious
— Jason B. Whitman, OD (@JasonBWhitman) June 12, 2012
"#fastandfurious has been an embarrassment to this Administration" -Graham
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 12, 2012
Props to Grahamnasty for actually asking Holder some tough questions #fastandfurious
— heather (@CFHeather) June 12, 2012
A few fireworks at AG Holder hearing. Sen. Graham pushing hard for special counsel to investigate leaks
— Laurie Ure (@LaurieUreCNN) June 12, 2012
Want answers? You won’t get them from Attorney General Holder. Luckily, Darrell Issa comes to the rescue.
Questions about #Fastandfurious & #Contempt? ANSWERS: http://t.co/qtjUlctF
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 12, 2012
RT @DarrellIssa: handy fact sheet on #contempt & #fastandfurious: http://t.co/yhTBO1Qm
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 12, 2012
Media continues failing the public.
This is second time in 2 wks major "news" outlet reporting incorrect #FastandFurious info (NY Times, Politico): http://t.co/IF33nJ2d
— Matthew Boyle (@mboyle1) June 12, 2012
The contemptible Senator Durbin holds Holder’s hand, fails the public and fails to do his job.
https://twitter.com/m1917eddystone/status/212566136330534913
Smear merchant Dick Durbin who likened Gitmo interrogators to Nazis is now praising Holder/Obama for war on terror.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 12, 2012
Twitter users continue to express their anger at the lack of answers and accountability. This tweet has been retweeted over 100 times and counting.
https://twitter.com/Gabby_Hoffman/status/212217745935319040
Senator Graham continues to impress at this hearing.
Not a big fan of Lindsay Graham, but he's doing a good job right now at pointing out hypocrisy of Holder on no special prosecutor
— ✟ Right Scoop ✟ (@trscoop) June 12, 2012
Lindsey Graham going after Leahey and Holder here is pretty great.
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) June 12, 2012
Of course, Holder is none to pleased. Truth is hard! And mock-worthy, evidently.
Holder is rolling his eyes and shaking his head at Graham. #Grownup
— Heather Marie (@hfearny) June 12, 2012
Representative Buerkle tweets her plans regarding the contempt charges against Holder.
https://twitter.com/Ramparts360/status/212568620616790016
Senator Cornyn to Holder: Resign.
Whoa……….Cornyn just told Holder to resign.
— Mary #FlyTheW (@mchastain81) June 12, 2012
Sen. Cornyn will not let AG Holder off the mat in a withering attack on the AG. "My sincere hope President Obama will replace you.."
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) June 12, 2012
Dana Bash of CNN again covers Holder’s behind, thinks Cornyn is being meany pants.
cornyn getting personal with holder – accusing him of misleading congress
— Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) June 12, 2012
Getting personal, Dana? Unbelievable.
Also unbelievable?
https://twitter.com/jimmiebjr/status/212570489737068544
Holder complaining about testifying about #fastandfurious for the 9th time
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 12, 2012
Senator Sessions fixing to deservedly give the attorney general the business.
Sen Sessions is well Prepared for Holder.
— Kathy Neiheisel ?? (@5sahandful) June 12, 2012
Sen Sessions: Could it have been You, Holder, who released these Natl Security matters?
— Kathy Neiheisel ?? (@5sahandful) June 12, 2012
https://twitter.com/jphargroveRN/status/212574916682326016
Sen. Sessions alluded that maybe Holder was the source of the leaks in the justice department
— Heath (@HeathW1775) June 12, 2012
Senator Klobuchar on the other hand; useless. Well, excerpt for water carrying.
In judiciary…Have waited two hours to ask AG Holder questions on drug courts, VAWA, etc. Finally i am next. Senators like to talk.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 12, 2012
Klobuchar chirps for Holder: "Let's move from the leaks to the streets, and all the good work you are doing there!"
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 12, 2012
Same for Schumer.
Holder to Schumer: The department has always been able to count on you.
— Esse Quam Videri (@karmacamilleon1) June 12, 2012
https://twitter.com/TruckerBobS/status/212576466439905282
Watching Schumer as Holder testifies…you can almost hear the kissing sounds.
— Ruth B ~✝❤️️~ (@Ghost_written) June 12, 2012
Those who aren’t carrying water for the administration at the expense of the country see things differently.
https://twitter.com/adamsbaldwin/status/212575226461036545
https://twitter.com/m1917eddystone/status/212578763924447232
Senator Lee is kicking arse, taking names.
https://twitter.com/jeffemanuel/status/212577189948956672
Sen. Lee calmly recounts Obama admin's serial trampling of constitutional principles, from czars to religious liberty to Obamacare…
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 12, 2012
Sen. Lee skewers Holder/Obama on recess appts.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 12, 2012
He has Holder on the ropes, now scrambling.
Holder changes his mind, not "constitutional crisis" but "constitutional conflict"
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 12, 2012
Senator Leahy not impressing.
Is Leahy drunk? This is a serious question
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 12, 2012
As the hearing goes on, citizens continue to express their outrage at the attorney general.
https://twitter.com/fedupwithgovern/status/212581671130771457
https://twitter.com/tjoy7/status/212581718304104448
Oh, dear. Next up: Al Franken.
A G Holder discussing various DOJ issues in detail w/Sen Klobuchar. Now Sen Al Franken: Thanking AG for looking into matter asked by Franken
— sam garvaux (@samGarvaux) June 12, 2012
Senator (horrified giggle) Franken provides some levity; by being mocked. What a tool!
Oh goodie Stuart Smalley now addressing Holder. Oops I mean Sen Franken.
— Hooah ⭐⭐⭐ (@SFCArmyWifeMN) June 12, 2012
Al Franken's up – Thank you AG Holder for the good weather and all of the happy flowers growing. Adulation sucks.
— Beers4Goats (@beers4goats) June 12, 2012
“@michellemalkin: Al. Franken.” President of The Eric Holder Fan Club.
— Marianne Perez (@mfrperez) June 12, 2012
The poster child for #VoterID laws, Sen.Al Franken will have love fest with Holder for a few minutes. Franken won by fraudvote
— Jacqué Stoddard (@jacquestoddard) June 12, 2012
Surreal: In midst of #fastandfurious stonewalling, Franken inviting Holder to pat himself on back for protecting officers.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 12, 2012
Giggling ends as the revolting Franken shows his true morally bankrupt colors.
https://twitter.com/HuChardon/status/212584237222727681
Is Franken serious with this BS line of questioning of Holder??? He is a pathetic joke.
— Sir Guy of Gisbourne ? (@SirGuyGisbourne) June 12, 2012
Franken and Holder subtly joking that they wish Fox News wasn't on their cable package
— George Zornick (@gzornick) June 12, 2012
Sen Franken when given opportunity to question AG Holder, decides to ask him about Comcast cable bills. #priorities
— TLC (@TracyLConnors) June 12, 2012
Up next: Expert liar and stooge Senator Blumenthal.
LOL Dick Blumenthal is a weenie. Sheesh why didn't he just bake Holder a cake?
— ❤ Sherry ❤ ن (@Sherry_Keller) June 12, 2012
Blumenthal and Holder need to get a room or something #fastandfurious
— heather (@CFHeather) June 12, 2012
https://twitter.com/rorycooper/status/212585310847111168
https://twitter.com/HuChardon/status/212586692069179392
Blumenthal to Holder: "I have strong confidence in the Department of Justice as an institution and your performance as Attorney General."
— Nu Wexler (@wexler) June 12, 2012
Ludicrous.
The bromance is strong in this one.
Who wants to bet Eric Holder plays Draw Something with Al Franken and Dick Blumenthal on a regular basis?
— J (@JustenCharters) June 12, 2012
lol. Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT) discusses bath salts with Holder. #BudgetEatingZombiesOnTheHill
— Prudence Paine (@PruPaine) June 12, 2012
Blumenthal woke up this morning. His phone vibrated. It read Eric Holder: We still playing pool later tonight? #tcot
— J (@JustenCharters) June 12, 2012
https://twitter.com/Revenant0101/status/212586446735945728
@JasonBWhitman Sen Blumenthal sends hugs and kisses to Holder. Kumbaya and drums heard in the background. Holder returns the love. Yuck.
— Hooah ⭐⭐⭐ (@SFCArmyWifeMN) June 12, 2012
@michellemalkin Whew! I thought Blumenthal was leaning in for a kiss(w/Holder) fir a sec!
— Marianne Perez (@mfrperez) June 12, 2012
Tickle Fight!
Final reactions:
That man is a thug. RT @PruPaine: Holder now asking for praise that he stopped #FastAndFurious. good grief.
— ?? (@ShannonPoe) June 12, 2012
Holder prepares to sue Florida over Voter I.D.!!! He needs to be stripped of his authority till he answers for Fast & Furious!
— Sgt. Rock's Scowl (@CaterW) June 12, 2012
“@KatiePavlich: well, that was stupid. At least Cornyn called for Holder's resignation #fastandfurious”one of the few with nads
— Michael D. Harle (@Mike1Marine) June 12, 2012
#fastandfurious holder is Breathtaking in his arrogance and bs!!
— JenevaLynne?? ?✝️?☕ ?? (@Jenevalynne) June 12, 2012
Shorter AG Holder: The buck stops here! And by 'here' I mean a location somewhere nearby that I can't disclose for security reasons. #tcot
— Skin that smokewagon! (@heatpacker) June 12, 2012
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