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McCain lashes out at Holder over Fast and Furious memos
The Hill ^ | 10/04/11 | Ariel Katz

Posted on 10/04/2011 8:10:16 PM PDT by neverdem

Top Republicans blasted Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday after reports surfaced that he might have known about the controversial “Fast and Furious” gun-tracking operation earlier than he previously claimed.

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) tweeted, “What part of Q, ‘When did you first know about the program known as Fast and Furious?’ didn't AG Holder understand?”

McCain has asked for a Senate hearing into the operation.

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), who is conducting the inquiry as chairman of the House Oversight Committee, retweeted McCain's Twitter post, along with links to news reports. Issa has used Twitter extensively to push for transparency during his committee’s ongoing investigation into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives operation that might have led to the death of a Border Patrol agent.

Two other Arizona Republicans, Reps. Ben Quayle and Trent Franks, also took interest in the story, with Franks tweeting a link to a conservative blog post about Holder.

The gun-running operation took place in the Southwest, and has consequentially been a central issue for congressmen from that region.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Mexico; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: banglist; fastandfurious; gunrunner; gunwalker; protectedclass
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1 posted on 10/04/2011 8:10:25 PM PDT by neverdem
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To: neverdem

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Big, tough guy.

Piss off, McCain. RETIRE!


2 posted on 10/04/2011 8:12:13 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: neverdem

nice of you to catch up Juan.


3 posted on 10/04/2011 8:14:10 PM PDT by Doogle ((USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: neverdem

When do the Senate hearings begin?


4 posted on 10/04/2011 8:14:58 PM PDT by Pan_Yans Wife ("Real solidarity means coming together for the common good."-Sarah Palin)
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To: neverdem

trying to guarantee that spot on the Sunday morning lineup next week, I see.


5 posted on 10/04/2011 8:15:22 PM PDT by digger48
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To: digger48

Ha ha. Boy you guys sure are cynical about JM


6 posted on 10/04/2011 8:16:23 PM PDT by BRL
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To: neverdem

We have too many classes in this country. Political Class (McCain, Obama and the rest of Washington elite), Protected Class (Left-wing Black Politicians, Left-wing Homosexuals, Communists), Elite Class, Hollywood Lefty Class, etc.


7 posted on 10/04/2011 8:16:45 PM PDT by FreeAtlanta (Fight for Liberty)
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To: neverdem

Ok there mcshame, now you grow a set?

Where the hell was he during the campaign?

He damn well knew who obama was and what he was capable of back then.

“We have nothing to fear from senator obama”.

Shove off there sailor. Worthless POS human vermin.

Yo time is up.


8 posted on 10/04/2011 8:16:49 PM PDT by Texas resident (Hunkered Down)
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Ruff ruff!!


9 posted on 10/04/2011 8:17:05 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Your Hope has been Redistributed. Here's your damn Change!)
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To: neverdem
This story has been running for over a year and only now it is getting legs.

Look for Holder to stonewall until the last days of Obama's presidency. Then Obama will grant him an unconditional pardon.

Holder can't be prosecuted because all federal prosecutions are at the discretion of the Attorney General. Even when the perpetrator is the Attorney General. He can be impeached, but that's about it.

10 posted on 10/04/2011 8:17:26 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: neverdem

Pathetic.


11 posted on 10/04/2011 8:19:22 PM PDT by maggief
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To: neverdem

Don’t worry, next week the “King of the RINOs” will be praising him!

FUJM!


12 posted on 10/04/2011 8:20:13 PM PDT by Artcore
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To: neverdem
Fluck yourself McCain.

You're the cowardly prick who took a dive during the campaign, telling us not to be afraid of this President.

Dipsh!t.

If you'd run a real race, you could've resigned after a year and handed everything over to Sarah, and we'd be in the middle of cleaning UP DC right now instead of worrying about Gov. Perdue's remarks about suspending elections.

Cheers!

13 posted on 10/04/2011 8:21:00 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: neverdem

Well, I guess your lousy worthless seat is worth for something. Turn the heat up McCain, if you dare. Wouldn’t want you to get uninvited to a cocktail party or something if it bothers you too much.

I was there, present and in person in Minnesota when you said 0bama was a good man. Creep!


14 posted on 10/04/2011 8:21:23 PM PDT by mplsconservative (Impeach Obama Now!)
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To: neverdem

McCain wants a hearing on “Fast and Furious” because he thinks he’ll get to meet Vin Diesel.


15 posted on 10/04/2011 8:21:30 PM PDT by hometoroost (Frodo lives!)
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To: neverdem
Never trust McCain, especially when he appears to be on the right side of any issue.

It seems McCain has some vested interest in this administration that goes way back, he almost blew it when he nominated Sarah Palin for VP. His handlers were working overtime to keep her from breaking out, and winning the campaign.

16 posted on 10/04/2011 8:28:32 PM PDT by PoloSec ( Believe how that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again for our justification)
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To: All

FLASHBACK:

http://cbs11tv.com/national/Eric.Holder.attorney.2.919893.html

Jan 28, 2009
Senate Panel Approves Holder Nomination For AG

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he supports Holder’s view that the country needs to interrogate terrorism suspects based on American values.

“I am confident this new attorney general will have a balanced approach and I look forward to working with him. I know he’s made mistakes and so have I,” Graham said.

//

http://www.thestate.com/local/story/871483.html

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009
USC to get new business building
Funds will come from leasing current building to Department of Justice

An estimated 250 Justice Department employees working in different locations near Washington, D.C., will be relocated to Columbia over an unspecified period.

Graham said U.S. taxpayers will save $42 million by having Justice Department employees working in South Carolina, which has lower costs than Washington.

“It was almost too good to be true,” Graham said of the plan. “But it proved to be true.”

Graham, a Republican, praised U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Deputy Attorney General David Ogden, both of whom were appointed by President Obama, a Democrat.

“I can’t thank Eric Holder and David Ogden enough,” Graham said, adding they offered their support for a leasing plan that was initiated during the administration of George W. Bush.


17 posted on 10/04/2011 8:28:39 PM PDT by maggief
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To: neverdem

Um. John?

Remember assuring us, we had nothing to worry about?

DO YOU REMEMBER THAT?


18 posted on 10/04/2011 8:31:04 PM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network ("Cut the Crap and Balance!" -- Governor Sarah Palin , Friday August 12 2011, Iowa State Fair)
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To: Pan_Yans Wife
When do the Senate hearings begin?

After Holder is impeached, IMHO, next year.

19 posted on 10/04/2011 8:34:17 PM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi minh oi)
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To: Texas resident
Ok there mcshame, now you grow a set?

Where the hell was he during the campaign?

--------------------------

This old turd needs to dry up and blow away.


Doh!

20 posted on 10/04/2011 8:34:34 PM PDT by BobP (The piss-stream media - Never to be watched again in my house)
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