Posted on 03/02/2017 9:27:12 AM PST by nralife
Manchin tells CNN that meetings between senators and ambassadors are routine
As Democrats, some in the media, and even a handful of GOP lawmakers call on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from some Justice Department investigations, a Democratic senator defended him Thursday from allegations that he met improperly with the Russian ambassador before last year’s election.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said it is not unusual for senators to meet with ambassadors.
“I’ve met with the Russian ambassador with group in my capacity, with a group of other senators; yes, that happens,” he told CNN. “We meet with all the ambassadors, or try to, anyway, to build the relationships that you can have some dialogue … we can basically talk and have some type of interactions back and forth and know where in the world people are coming from. So, that’s not unusual.”
The Washington Post reported late Wednesday that Sessions met twice with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak last year — once at a Heritage Foundation event at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and again in his Senate office in September. Sessions denied twice during his Senate confirmation hearing that he met with anyone connected to the Russian government, but a spokeswoman said the questions were in the context of the Trump campaign.
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Exploiting uninformed stupid American voters has been political privilege for fifty years or so now.
Where the Hell is Trump on this? Good grief, he Tweets on little things, but nothing on this?
We need to get on top of this sh*t!
Manchin is one Dem Senator who is scared for his job.
The more we here from Joe the more I like him...boy is he in the wrong party
Democrats and media make more static so the truth can’t be heard same old game plan.
Manchin and McShame need to trade places!!!!
May as well switch this guy and McCain. The Republicans will be all over themselves for Sessions to recuse himself. They are trying to impeach Trump just as much as the Democrats. Don’t doubt me! There are major criminal acts going on daily in Washington and they are afraid of being exposed
Trump NEEDS to TAKE OVER the press conference today if there is one!! He NEEDS to march in there and tell them ALL to F OFF!!!!!
This is all about B. HUSSEIN Obama trying to sabotage the Donald Trump Presidency.
Joe Manchin bump for later...
On my drive in this Morning, I heard Manchin on the Corrupt News Network. I wouldn’t say from what I heard that Manchin defended Sessions. Rather, I would categorize it as Manchin straddling the fence, the same position I have heard Manchin take on the last several interviews I have heard from him.
It’s so obvious when these guys are coming up for reelection. Manchin was a willing supporter of Soetoro’s agenda in large measure. Now he is repositioning as a “centrist” after seeing Hellary getting blown out in WV.
Joe. You need to come over to our side.
Relax, watch the daily presser and you wil find out Trump’s positin on this.
The president personally commenting on this nonsense will give it importance it does not deserve.
The president personally commenting on this nonsense will give it importance it does not deserve.
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Where have you been, he TWEETS on everything! This is why we’re scratching out heads at his silence here.
Yes
He’s sucked up to Laura on her show lately
West Virginia was second only to Wyoming for lopsidedness in the recent election
Almost 38% margin
Wyoming 44%
Manchin will flip parties BC within six months. Especially if he wants to run for president.
This is all about B. HUSSEIN Obama trying to sabotage the Donald Trump Presidency.
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Rush just pointed to a story indicating Valerie Jarett just moved into the Obama’s DC home! This is an effort to sabotage Trump’s Presidency!
This is all about B. HUSSEIN Obama trying to sabotage the Donald Trump Presidency.
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Rush just pointed to a story indicating Valerie Jarett just moved into the Obama’s DC home! This is an effort to sabotage Trump’s Presidency!
Is there an FR Pool taking Bets as to the Date that Manchin will switch Parties? I’m thinking early 2018. LOL
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