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McCarthy: Deep state 'took out an advertisement' in the NY Times
The Hill ^ | 09/07/18 | Juliegrace Brufke

Posted on 09/07/2018 3:23:46 PM PDT by yesthatjallen

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) says the anonymous op-ed published in The New York Times blasting President Trump and discussing a resistance within the administration is proof of the Deep State.

“If you didn’t believe in the Deep State before, it just took out an advertisement in The New York Times,” McCarthy wrote in an op-ed published by the Times on Friday.

The anonymous op-ed attributed only to a senior administration official has rocked Washington. But the California Republican, one of Trump’s closest allies in Congress and a top contender to be Speaker of the House if Republicans keep their majority, said the public should not be "shocked" that some in government may be working against the president's policies.

“It has been clear for many years that there is a permanent political class in Washington that believes that it has a divine right to rule the American people. You could even call it a Deep State,” he continued.

McCarthy also called for the individual to be "exposed and fired" and accused the official of shattering "constitutional norms."

“What has Mr. Trump done that warrants this extraordinary sabotage? The official complains about the president’s supposed lack of principles. However, it is clear that his real grievance is that the president does not share his principles, on issues like trade and foreign policy.”

McCarthy also slammed The New York Times for publishing the anonymous piece, which he said will only increase the public's skepticism of the government and media.

“Another consequence of this official’s admission — and The New York Times’s decision to publish it — is to deepen the feeling of alienation that millions of Americans feel toward their government and the media,” he wrote.

“They know now that there are government officials being paid with taxpayer dollars to undermine their choice for president. It was this very feeling of distrust that led to Mr. Trump’s election in the first place.”

Since the op-ed's publication, a number of Cabinet officials and even Vice President Mike Pence have publicly criticized the piece and denied being the author.

Trump on Friday said he believes Attorney General Jeff Sessions should investigate the identity of the anonymous author.


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: deepstate; nyt; trump
This was my take as well.

Most Democrats have ridiculed and denied the existence of the 'Deep State' and the 'Deep States'' efforts to take Trump down.

The NYT piece which Democrats believe is real would confirm there is a 'Deep State' working to take Trump down.

1 posted on 09/07/2018 3:23:46 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: yesthatjallen

They are getting incredibly desperate.

We live in interesting, and dangerous, times.


2 posted on 09/07/2018 3:26:52 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (<img src="http://i.imgur.com/WukZwJP.gif"> zXSEP5Z, Audt7QO. xnKL3lW, RZ9yuyQ. XywCCJd, zQ9Ghyq.)
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To: yesthatjallen

The NYT and WaPo are not only mouthpieces for the Deep State, they are part of it. They act as propaganda organs.


3 posted on 09/07/2018 3:28:26 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: yesthatjallen

I didn’t like McCarthy at first, but I have to say, he’s proving himself to be a real Mensch.


4 posted on 09/07/2018 3:28:42 PM PDT by scottinoc
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They are getting incredibly desperate.

**************

They are in panic mode. They know the release of the declassified FISA docs is imminent and is going to expose them big time.


5 posted on 09/07/2018 3:29:49 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: yesthatjallen

This is the first time I have ever seen someone from the Republican Party Congressional leadership defend Donald Trump!

Most likely because Kevin McCarthy wants to be Speaker of the House in 2019.


6 posted on 09/07/2018 3:33:02 PM PDT by zeestephen
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To: yesthatjallen

This is the line of attack the President should use as well. It brings the point of the permanent ruling class front and center.


7 posted on 09/07/2018 3:34:03 PM PDT by ALX
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To: yesthatjallen

The NY Times should prove that it was written by a senior White House office or I am just going to assume someone who works for the NYT’s wrote it.


8 posted on 09/07/2018 3:39:20 PM PDT by MAKOTHEDOG
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To: scottinoc
Re: “I didn’t like McCarthy at first, but I have to say, he’s proving himself to be a real Mensch (a person of honor and integrity).”

Unfortunately, McCarthy supports DACA Amnesty, massive legal immigration, and large increases in the quota for work visas.

Of course, since Trump, Trump's Chief of Staff, and Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security support all the same things, I guess it doesn't matter.

9 posted on 09/07/2018 3:43:10 PM PDT by zeestephen
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Of course, since Trump, Trump's Chief of Staff, and Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security support all the same things, I guess it doesn't matter.
Yea I guess not. I guess he's just a lost cause for all you fake news never-Trump dimwits.
10 posted on 09/07/2018 3:55:35 PM PDT by lewislynn ( Jeff Sessions not a mouse or mr. magoo but a low life back stabbing bastard pretending to be AG)
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To: yesthatjallen
Misdirection by McCarthy - "Look at those deep-staters, not me." He's as swampy as the rest of them.
11 posted on 09/07/2018 4:36:40 PM PDT by Paine in the Neck ( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
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To: lewislynn
Re: “fake news never-Trump dimwits.”

I voted for Trump in 2016, and I will vote to reelect Trump in 2020, but only because he is the most Conservative candidate who has a chance to win.

As to fake news...

LEGAL immigration under Trump has dropped from about 1.5 million per year under Obama to about 1.3 million per year under Trump.

Also, Trump, Chief of Staff John Kelly, and DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen have all publicly supported DACA Amnesty.

Bottom Line - new immigrant citizens vote 80% for the Democrat Party.

If Conservatives do not hold Trump's feet to the political fire on immigration, who will?

12 posted on 09/07/2018 5:29:13 PM PDT by zeestephen
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To: Starboard

The coup plotters are afraid of nothing....they have had 2 years to make their case against the President, with impunity.

And a Republican DOJ and FBI have let it happen...on purpose.

No action will be taken, don’t let them fool you any longer.


13 posted on 09/07/2018 5:37:20 PM PDT by roses of sharon ("Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43)
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To: Starboard
Trump might ought to get a food taster. I would also advise him to wear Kevlar. These maniacs on the left and deep state igmos will stop at nothing. Pretty scary times.
14 posted on 09/07/2018 7:06:49 PM PDT by servantboy777
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To: yesthatjallen

The conspiracy charge seems obvious and of course we now have obstruction.


15 posted on 09/07/2018 8:21:58 PM PDT by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: yesthatjallen

GOP assholes on capital day almost noting to defend Trump
Unless they are in a tight election

Worthless

And to see how some freepers worship the Grand Old Party as so wonderful from 1866 to present

Not I

They are nowadays our only option and treat us like used up prom dates


16 posted on 09/07/2018 8:38:48 PM PDT by wardaddy (Wake up and quit aping opinions you think will make you popular here)
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To: servantboy777

The shooting incident at the Republican baseball practice in northern Virginia was a clear sign that we are now living in scary times. But the Democrats haven’t moderated one bit. In fact, they have ratcheted up their intensity.

You’re right. These maniacs are capable of anything.


17 posted on 09/08/2018 6:00:00 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: yesthatjallen

Yeah McCarthy and you probably had first refusal before it was published,you and you buddy Paul Ryan


18 posted on 09/08/2018 7:12:11 AM PDT by ballplayer
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To: Starboard

Really when? Or will that be just like the big IG report that really was a nothing? What about just getting ALL the info out? ALL the withed secret info out, it’s not JUST about the FISA....it’s a HELL of a lot more...we need people in JAIL...when...NOW...or sooner than later!


19 posted on 09/08/2018 9:47:09 AM PDT by ldish (Have had enough...you??????)
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