As Twitchy reported this morning, the most transparent administration ever has asserted executive privilege regarding Operation Fast and Furious documents prior to the contempt hearing scheduled for 10 a.m.
The hearing will proceed as scheduled.
RT @DrewMTips: Shorter Issa: Yeah, screw this Exec Privilege nonsense, we're moving forward.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
Holder is trying to bravely run away.
@michellemalkin more than that. Holder also said he would not cooperate further if they held him in contempt – http://t.co/oD1aRYCc
— ✟ Right Scoop ✟ (@trscoop) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/215454404898340865
Twitchy will continuously monitor the hearing and update live. In the meantime, here is the resolution being considered.
https://twitter.com/llondo/status/215455490690383873
Update:
Rep. Cummings continues his water-carrying tool status.
Democrat Rep. Elijah Cummings: "Attorney General came to us last night in good faith." Tool. The tool-age. It burns. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
Earlier this morning, he whined to CNN’s Soledad O’Brien. CNN framed it as the congressman “opening up” about mean old Republicans. Hello, lapdog media!
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) opens up to CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien about Attorney General Eric Holder and the Fast & Furious program on Starting Point.
When O’Brien asks how likely a contempt hearing will be if Holder does not present requested documents by 10am ET, Rep. Cummings says, “That’s quite likely, and I expect that it will come to a vote. I expect that it will be a vote on party lines…. And I still believe that this is an effort to try to embarrass the President.”
No, Mr. Cummings. It is an effort at finding the truth. And justice for those killed.
https://twitter.com/kesgardner/status/215455450517356544
https://twitter.com/EWErickson/status/215456659777134592
Pretty amazing how Obama will go nuclear with executive privilege to protect what Holder claims to be just low-level staffers. #Fishy
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/markwonderful/status/215460255629451264
Huh. Curious that!
.@CongressmanMica now describing why Holder must be held in contempt. Notes all the time Holder has had to comply. #Sayfie #FastandFurious
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) June 20, 2012
Dems at #fastandfurious hearing "Just give Holder more time!!"
— Missy Ham (@Anthillgoddess) June 20, 2012
@kirstenpowers10 Eric Holder had 8 months to supply the documents. This is a massive cover up bigger than Watergate now.
— Micky Baker (@MickyBaker1) June 20, 2012
Stompy foot tantrum.
McCarthy adds that she's "offended" that Issa would call Holder a liar, says panel has "degenerated" to personal attacks. #fastandfurious
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) June 20, 2012
Democrats are missing a moral compass, yet again.
RT @JoeKenHa: The Democrats on this committee are soulless. They don't care about the hundreds of families & lives destroyed by Eric Holder.
— robert (@ProgressiveAle) June 20, 2012
If I hear one more Democrat say they are "offended" "disturbed" or "concerned" regarding contempt for Holder I will scream #fastandfurious
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
Disgusting House dems would rather protect Holder (& Obama) than solve a murder of a US agent. Forget the facts. #fastandfurious
— John Richards (@John__Richards) June 20, 2012
Republicans, like Rep. Jason Chaffetz, are rightfully hammering Holder.
"If @TheJusticeDept wanted to move on, they'd turn over the documents" – @RepConnieMack at http://t.co/X1snfrGH #FastAndFurious
— Oversight Committee Republicans (@GOPoversight) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/vybstat/status/215447693286313985
"I hope we have the guts to get to the bottom of this…so we can FIX THIS." – @JasonInTheHouse at http://t.co/qtjUlctF
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/Bridget_PJM/status/215461737674178560
More Chaffetz, please.
Speaker Boehner’s office weighs in.
https://twitter.com/LachlanMarkay/status/215461204959825920
Good question for Holder cheerleader Rep. Mahoney.
@RepMaloney ExecutivePrivilege applies ONLY if Obama was involved, which Holder denies. Was Holder lying THEN or is he lying NOW?
— Isabelle H-Gustafson (@izzysroses) June 20, 2012
Boom from Connie Mack.
"If @TheJusticeDept wanted to move on, they'd turn over the documents" – @RepConnieMack at http://t.co/X1snfrGH #FastAndFurious
— Oversight Committee Republicans (@GOPoversight) June 20, 2012
Border patrol agents are also calling for Holder to resign.
As they should, Border Patrol group calls for Holder’s resignation http://t.co/ahYdzfCR
— Carie' Marie (@Tigersfan24) June 20, 2012
Democrat Rep. Ed Towns also snuggling up to Holder at the expense of truth and justice.
https://twitter.com/Melvin_Udall_/status/215464101651021827
Citizens are already holding Holder in contempt.
https://twitter.com/jrholden43/status/215466024420651008
This. RT @tnacgal: Dear Liberal Congress: support Holder at your own peril! (see 2010 & Obamacare for clarity)
— BriGuy's Gal (@iteabellsingers) June 20, 2012
More Republicans are finally fighting like girls and demanding accountability and truth.
"We owe it to the people of the country to get to the bottom of this." – @RepConnieMack at http://t.co/X1snfrGH
— Oversight Committee Republicans (@GOPoversight) June 20, 2012
Yes. And to Brian Terry and his grieving family.
.@RepWalberg on fire at http://t.co/3XfUts68
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
Indeed.
Rep Tim Walberg says he will vote "contempt" to the AJ Eric Holder in not revealing the Fast n Furious data. Wow!
— Eric Bailey (@CulturalRights1) June 20, 2012
@marychastain Rep. Tim Walberg mentioning Brian Terry at Holder Contempt hearing…finally!
— Matt Vespa (@mVespa1) June 20, 2012
Rep. Tim Walberg ( R-MI ) and Rep. Connie Mach ( R-FL ) make clear case for contempt charges against AG Holder.
— GET TO THE TRUTH (@AllOutOfHope) June 20, 2012
We DO know #Holder should be held in contempt! ”We don’t know what we don’t know”- Rep Walberg #evolving #fastandfurious
— Right In America (@RightInAmerica1) June 20, 2012
A good question: Absolute incompetence or something worse?
https://twitter.com/MorningVent/status/215467489063206915
Perhaps there is more in the documents that they are desperately trying to hide?
Sen @ChuckGrassley: "How can the President assert executive privilege if there was no White House involvement?" #FastandFurious
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 20, 2012
Huh. Strange, that.
Contrary to Rep. Cummings’s ludicrous assertion, this is not about politics.
@guypbenson Thank you for saying that, Guy. I have steam coming out of my ears right now over the partisan hackery.
— Teri Christoph (@TeriChristoph) June 20, 2012
Reminder: At LEAST 3 White House National Security Advisers were getting emails about #fastandfurious Obama's MurderGate
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
Rep. Tierney (D-Mass.) continues his record of idiocy.
#fastandfurious #contempt How does Tierney think we've learned everything with so many docs withheld? Does he really believe Holder?
— Nancy Gilly (@NancyGilly) June 20, 2012
Rep Tierney wants to get back to what their purpose was in this hearing & give Holder more time. Holder is the reason purpose is twisted!
— Kerri Hudson Smith ⭐⭐⭐ (@1972patriot) June 20, 2012
A grave photo.
History in the making #fastandfurious pic.twitter.com/Bq6Gbgwh
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
FLASHBACK. Obama owns this.
.@BarackObama on Oct 7, 2011: "I Have Complete Confidence in AG #Holder" VIDEO: http://t.co/74NelAQX #fastandfurious
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
Update:
Holder retracts a previous claim (lie).
RT @ByronYork: Issa: Holder now retracts claim that AG predecessor, Michael Mukasey, knew about F&F-like program.
— One of Many Patriots (@genjunky) June 20, 2012
Katie Pavlich gets to the heart of the matter, as always.
Wonder why I titled my book BARACK OBAMA's deadliest scandal? Because it IS. Executive privilege invoked. #fastandfurious #murdergate
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
Rep. Buerkle is kicking arse, fighting like a girl.
Buerkle notes folks in her Syracuse-area district ask often about #fastandfurious. She's correct: I saw it myself @ 1 of her town halls.
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) June 20, 2012
Rep Ann Marie Buerkle from NY is spot on.
— Danielle (@DmarieMcD) June 20, 2012
#fastandfurious #ExecutivePrivilege -Rep. Ann Buerkle says trying to invoke executive privilege is "sickening."
— LoneStar (@Lonestar357) June 20, 2012
Rep. Buerkle (NY) says that Holder has been callous towards the family of Brian Terry. Says he's been stonewalling. #fastandfurious
— Jack in the East (@talkradio200) June 20, 2012
BRAVO Thank you Rep Buerkle NY for once again reminding the committee abt the reason why you are there- #BrianTerry #FastandFurious
— MaryKay (@Mkber5) June 20, 2012
RT @secupp Rep Buerkle: "Brian Terry has been dead for over 500 days, and still no one has been held accountable." #RememberBrianTerry
— Tina Smyth (@Baltotrav) June 20, 2012
LEADERS MUST LEAD. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE for the murder of a border control agent?—Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle #LNYHBT @JohnBoehner #FastandFurious
— Tallu (@TallulahStarr) June 20, 2012
Rep. Buerkle is a leader.
Twitter users demand more accountability than the incompetent and, frankly, corrupt Democrats who have been elected to represent the people.
And here we go, Dem now inserting assault weapons ban into discussion, #fastandfurious
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
Obama's Watergate? No. Watergate didn't have a body count. #FastAndFurious
— jon gabriel (@exjon) June 20, 2012
Another picture of history in the making.
The scene in @GOPoversight PIC: http://t.co/wxmVoLhO
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
Executive privilege assertion continues to backfire.
https://twitter.com/ellencarmichael/status/215464898015137792
That doesn’t stop other Democrats from continuing to be shameless and shameful.
Dear Democrats, you're embarrassing yourselves right now by defending Holder and blaming Bush #rememberbrianterry
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
Democrat Rep. Lynch is particularly disgusting. He is more concerned about “disgrace to Holder” than, you know, people dying.
He then tried to blame Bush. Surprise, surprise!
https://twitter.com/HinesJimmy/status/215477269546811392
https://twitter.com/FigDrewton/status/215477314216148992
.@KatiePavlich Dear Rep Lynch, not-to-worry, disclosing Holder's record will more than disgrace the man. Nothing else need be added.
— Bill Moody (@WRogersM) June 20, 2012
Rep Stephen Lynch D-MA says #FASTandFURIOUS is "media seeking proces," suggests #GOP is ignoring facts so they can take down #AG #Holder
— Dixie Journal (@DixieJournal) June 20, 2012
You are reprehensible, Rep. Lynch.
Rep. Jim Jordan taking names!
https://twitter.com/JessaNaomi/status/215477928778153984
"we just want the documents that were requested 8 months ago…and today we get executive privilege asserted by @WhiteHouse" – @Jim_Jordan
— Oversight Committee Republicans (@GOPoversight) June 20, 2012
BOOM! There is is! MT @greybeard411
YES! REP. Jordan brings it up. How is there EP when Holder has said there was no communication with WH— Michelle Clifton (@MichelleClifton) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/MaxCUA/status/215478638928330754
Republican Rep. DesJarlais also cutting right to the chase.
https://twitter.com/Melvin_Udall_/status/215482338258321409
He also slams down Rep. Lynch’s contemptible assertions.
"I don't think Agent Terry's family cares that it's an election year…" Rep. DesJarlais (R-TN) #FastAndFurious
— Never Hate (@pcarenza) June 20, 2012
Rep. Scott Desjarlais (R-La.) says accusations that this is an election-year gimmick unfair to Brian Terry's family. #fastandfurious
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) June 20, 2012
Democrat Rep. Welch tries to steal Lynch’s revolting thunder.
"I don't feel like we really need to do this today" ~ Peter Welch, Dem Rep from VT. OK, let's reward months of footdragging! #fastandfurious
— Sarah Rumpf (@rumpfshaker) June 20, 2012
Oh, really? No big whoop, move along. Except, you know, the lies keep coming.
@gabrielmalor All of these retractions are occurring after he gets caught. At some point it can no longer be considered an innocent mistake.
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) June 20, 2012
Trey Gowdy (R-SC) on the warpath! Hammering Holder and the administration hard. Rightfully so.
Top @TheJusticeDept officials knew about #fastandfurious long before Brian Terry was murdered – @TGowdySC at http://t.co/qtjUlctF
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
"He's either part of it or he's not." – Gowdy on Obama #fastandfurious
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) June 20, 2012
"if congress has time to look into major league baseball, the BCS & invite Stephen Colbert," they have time for this! ~ SC Rep Trey Gowdy
— Sarah Rumpf (@rumpfshaker) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/amandacarpenter/status/215485111448240129
Oooh Rep Trey Gowdy on fire! Says Senior members of DOJ in Washington knew about gunwalking before Brian Terry was murdered. #fastandfurious
— Debra Heine (@NiceDeb) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/notalemming/status/215485931271106562
https://twitter.com/BenjySarlin/status/215488770869436417
Kudos, Rep. Gowdy!
And still more questions about the invoking of executive privilege.
https://twitter.com/rorycooper/status/215484588619874305
Judge Nap: Executive Priv. only applies if Obama personally involved http://t.co/DKEvuvZq Barack Obama's Bloodiest Scandal #fastandfurious
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
This isn't partisan. I'm positive no one is checking voter ID cards before taking lives and committing crimes w/ #FastandFurious guns.
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) June 20, 2012
He can't have it both ways. RT @DLoesch: "He's either part of it or he's not." – Gowdy on Obama #fastandfurious
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) June 20, 2012
Rep. Jason Chaffetz not done taking names.
.@Jasoninthehouse calls out @RepSpeier: "if you're so interested in not seeing this happen again, don't you want to see the documents?"
— Oversight Committee Republicans (@GOPoversight) June 20, 2012
Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) says he now calls for Holder's resignation. Says the AG misled Congress.
— Jill Jackson (@jacksonjk) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/LitMargaretNan/status/215493497116041218
Update: Voting to begin shortly.
Votes coming in 20 minutes
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
RT @BobJennings10: @RepAlanNunnelee @DarrellIssa Holder is in contempt it is our Constitutional right to know the truth.
— Oversight Committee Republicans (@GOPoversight) June 20, 2012
UPDATE: Oversight Committee will reconvene shortly at http://t.co/X1snfrGH for #EricHolder #Contempt votes #fastandfurious
— Oversight Committee Republicans (@GOPoversight) June 20, 2012
Oh, good grief!
Rep. Welch offers an amendment to postpone contempt and investigate Bush administration #fastandfurious
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/Bridget_PJM/status/215515003627896832
I have been in this hearing room for FIVE HOURS, after reporting #fastandfurious for more than a year, VOTE ALREADY
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
Yes, please.
Rep. Maloney’s looking a bit worn-out as well.
Whoa! Rep. Maloney, you just wake up from a nap or something? #brush #hairspray #fastandfurious
— DRP (@drparker37) June 20, 2012
Geez, did Maloney just roll out of bed? #FastandFurious #RememberBrianTerry
— Gary Eaton (@garysteveneaton) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/fatdaddybulldog/status/215520431086641153
Maloney, who was whining earlier about how this investigation is, like, so unfair to Holder, whined again:
https://twitter.com/Nate_Norris/status/215520831613304835
Well,
AG Holder wouldn't have needed to be called before congress 9 times if he provided the documents on the first or 2nd visits.
— Palmer (@Jonijam) June 20, 2012
So there’s that to keep in mind.
Patience update:
https://twitter.com/gopfirecracker/status/215521762471976960
Dem. Rep. Welch's Blame Bush amendment to postpone contempt motion goes down in flames. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
Rep. Issa just announced that there are three remaining amendments up for discussion before the contempt vote takes place.
Next up on the docket? A proposed amendment from Democratic Rep. Lynch of Massachusetts:
Oh, Lord. Dem Rep. Stephen Lynch of MA offering whiny amndt on how much spent on #fastandfurious probe. Blame the stonewallers, tool.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
Dem Rep Lynch proposes amendment that the Oversight Comm provide cost of the investigation, says impt for voters to have #fastandfurious
— Deirdre Walsh (@deirdrekwalsh) June 20, 2012
Dem. Lynch moaning about "Olympic" investigation. That's becuz GOP wrestling w/Herculean stonewallers. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
Hey Lynch…. we'd rather spend our money on this investigation than on Obama's fancy vacations #FastAndFurious
— Color Me Red ? (@ColorMeRed) June 20, 2012
Rep. Lankford has a few words for Lynch:
Excellent Rep Lankford says u can't put a price on Brian Terry's life. Asks how much it cost to prosecute Roger Clemens. #FastandFurious
— Diane Korzeniewski (@TeDeumBlog) June 20, 2012
Bam.
"Brian Terry's family deserves every penny we have spent" investigating #FastAndFurious – @DarrellIssa at http://t.co/qtjUlctF
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
Double-bam.
Lynch is shamelessly denying any wrongdoing by Holder.
It's time to hold Rep. Lynch in contempt. #FastandFurious
— Paul J Elliott (@PaulJElliott) June 20, 2012
Lynch shouting at @jasoninthehouse over wiretaps. Lynch claims he has seen ALL the #fastandfurious docs.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
"You continue to act in ignorance" Rep Chaffetz to Rep Lynch
True dat!#FastAndFurious #HolderGate— Determined 2 Be Free (@LetUsPrayAtSix) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/LachlanMarkay/status/215526203916943360
Rep. Cummings: Obstruction? Pffft! What obstruction?
https://twitter.com/javaguysammckee/status/215527283514032128
https://twitter.com/LHayes67/status/215527299498512384
Looks like the Lynch amendment is on the back burner:
vote on @RepStephenLynch #fastandfurious amendment rolled until the end: http://t.co/CdBszf1r
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
How about a vote on Holder, guys?
Blahblahblah vote already. #fastandfurious
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) June 20, 2012
Nope.
More amendments to stall vote on #Holder being in Contempt of Congress. This one from Rep. Maloney (D) NY. #FastAndFurious
— Mike Shaw (@MikeShawTV) June 20, 2012
Rep Maloney: Sure we're upset about Brian Terry and stuff, but this whole investigation is just outrageous and Bush.
— Heather Marie (@hfearny) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/SethAMandel/status/215528330064166913
What does anything Maloney is saying have to do with getting documents turned over? #fastandfurious
— Identifies as wearing invisible mask EricD ?? (@TheMotleyMind) June 20, 2012
Maloney: “This investigation has degenerated into a purely political exercise to tarnish the reputation of the attorney general and the president in an election year.” And then she quoted Juan Williams. No, seriously. That just happened.
Chaffetz reality-checks Maloney: "We didn't want this to be an election year deal. Should have been dispensed w/ in 2011." #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
D.C. Delegate Norton just thinks we’re all idiots.
Rep. Norton says #fastandfurious documents are MEANINGLESS to those watching
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
I don't think she got the memo on the purpose of this hearing. #fastandfurious #nortonholmes
— Paul Blair (@gopaulblair) June 20, 2012
WTF? Regarding how Terry was killed: Norton "That's all the public understands". Yeah. Poor dumb us. #fastandfurious
— Identifies as wearing invisible mask EricD ?? (@TheMotleyMind) June 20, 2012
Ms Norton, Holder ain't being held in contempt for testimony in previous gunwalker program. Stay in the present honey. #fastandfurious
— Just A Grunt (@JustGrunt) June 20, 2012
Holmes Norton & Maloney – 2 tools shrieking about how we need to know WHOLE STORY while WH invokes privilege to HIDE STORY. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
Dear Reps Maloney & Holmes Norton: Direct your whining about PARTIAL STORY TELLING at the White House & DOJ. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
A-freaking-men.
Maloney’s amendment has been voted down. Rep. Gowdy is up.
.@TGowdySC introducing an amendment to #Holder contempt on @WhiteHouse executive privilege assertion: http://t.co/qtjUlctF
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
GOP Rep Gowdy amendment is up. Calling out Obama admin over bogus exec priviliege claim & evolution of his position on it. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/LachlanMarkay/status/215535169686347778
We’re digging this guy.
Rep. Buerkle reads a statement from Brian Terry’s family condemning Holder and Obama. The statement asserts that Obama and the DOJ are more interested in covering for themselves than in seeking justice for Terry’s death.
Terry family releases a statement on new #fastandfurious news http://t.co/mObYiGrL
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 20, 2012
Gowdy amendment calling out Obama on privilege invocation passes. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
The committee is revisiting earlier amendments:
Dem Welch amendment fails. Dem Lynch amendment vote up now. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
The Lynch amendment has also failed.
Lynch amendment fails. Failed Maloney amendment up now for recorded vote. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
Maloney’s amendment has failed as well.
Maloney amendment fails AGAIN. Recorded vote now on successful Gowdy amendment. #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
Gowdy’s amendment has passed. And we inch ever closer to the contempt vote … we hope.
And there we go! Glory hallelujah, they finally voted.
23-17: We just sent the #EricHolder #contempt resolution to the full US House of Representatives
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) June 20, 2012
It’s official: Eric Holder has been held in contempt by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Next, on to the House.
Next step: Full vote in the House of Representatives on Holder contempt citation. #fastandfurious #rememberbrianterry
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
What would a contempt citation mean for Holder? Some answers here==> http://t.co/yt2OS5iS #fastandfurious
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 20, 2012
House GOP Leaders says they'll hold contempt citation vote on Atty Gen Holder next week unless he supplies documents at issue.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 20, 2012
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