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Republicans ready to launch wide-ranging probe of Russia, despite Trump’s stance
The Washington Compost (WaPoop Fake News Division) ^ | December 8, 2016 | Karoun Demirjian

Posted on 12/08/2016 4:34:59 PM PST by Navy Patriot

Leading Senate Republicans are preparing to launch a coordinated and wide-ranging probe into Russia’s alleged meddling in the U.S. elections and its potential cyber threats to the military, digging deep into what they view as corrosive interference in the nation’s institutions.

Such an aggressive approach puts them on a direct collision course with President-elect Donald Trump, who downplays the possibility Russia had any role in the November elections — arguing that a hack of the Democratic National Committee emails may have been perpetrated by “some guy in his home in New Jersey.” The fracture could become more prominent after Trump is inaugurated and begins setting foreign policy. He has already indicated the country should “get along” with Russia since the two nations have many common strategic goals.

But some of Trump’s would-be Republican allies on Capitol Hill disagree. Senate Armed Services Chair John McCain (Ariz.) is readying a probe of possible Russian cyber incursions into U.S. weapons systems, and said he has been discussing the issue with Select Intelligence Committee Chair Richard Burr (N.C.) with whom he will be “working closely” to investigate Russia’s suspected interference in the U.S. elections, ...

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: liars
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To: Navy Patriot

What a joke.


21 posted on 12/08/2016 5:19:42 PM PST by servantboy777
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To: All

All I can say is that it is a good thing, for them, that I am not king.


22 posted on 12/08/2016 5:20:45 PM PST by TheTimeOfMan (A time for peace and a time for war)
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To: philman_36

Someone should perform an audit on Elijah’s Maryland district to identify the vote fraud going on his district so he can shut his pie hole!


23 posted on 12/08/2016 5:26:41 PM PST by Noob1999
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To: Navy Patriot

No kidding. Investigate Soros for crying out loud


24 posted on 12/08/2016 5:32:03 PM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: philman_36

What made it so much easier for the Russians this time is they did not have to make anything up. The truth was sufficient to bring down the Obama/Clinton cabal. All the Russians (sic) needed to do was release the information everyone else had.


25 posted on 12/08/2016 5:41:11 PM PST by Louis Foxwell (The Left has the temperament of a squealing pig.)
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To: Noob1999

Elijah is dangerous because he is ignorant. His ignorance is the platform upon which he has built a monument to abject stupidity. Cummings is easily one of the most profoundly demented elected government officials ever to hold office.


26 posted on 12/08/2016 5:46:25 PM PST by Louis Foxwell (The Left has the temperament of a squealing pig.)
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To: Navy Patriot

McCain is one of Soros’ pet rinos.


27 posted on 12/08/2016 6:00:18 PM PST by Califreak (All Alinsky All The Time)
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To: klimeckg

Don’t be stupid. You’ve taken the bait. Get real


28 posted on 12/08/2016 6:10:26 PM PST by blackberry1
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To: Califreak
McCain is one of Soros’ pet rinos.

You'll have your say when I have my hand up you a$$, McCain.

29 posted on 12/08/2016 6:19:06 PM PST by Navy Patriot (America, a Rule of Mob nation)
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To: goldstategop

I don’t know about you, but *I* believe they’re doing this to distract from the wholesale theft of intellectual property and hacking by Red China: which was done with the explicit enthusiastic cooperation of a number of high government officials.


30 posted on 12/08/2016 6:50:33 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: grey_whiskers

Having read about the petrodollar wars, I now suspect that they are attempting to stop Russia from settling oil contracts in Rubles (or any other currency than the dollar). They do not “want” war. What they want is the fruit of victory in war without having to fight. Perhaps Russia will shudder in fear and give them everything they want.

Her Supreme Clintonian Majesty suggested a “no-fly zone” in Syria, with no plan for what might result from shooting down a Russian MIG!


31 posted on 12/08/2016 7:56:02 PM PST by BDParrish (One representative for every 30,000 persons!)
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To: philman_36
Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah "Dumb As A Sack Of Hammers" Cummings


32 posted on 12/08/2016 8:15:58 PM PST by Iron Munro (If Illegals voted Rebublican 50 Million Democrats Would Be Screaming "Build The Wall!")
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To: Navy Patriot

This nonsense needs to be stopped ...we need to primary any Republican that supports this deflective and divisive warmongering action ...when they start this, the phone calls need to start, urging them to quit these provocative actions .. The Kristol/Romney /Rove/ McCain neo-con faction needs to be roundly and firmly defeated and banished ...


33 posted on 12/08/2016 8:36:56 PM PST by Neu Pragmatist
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To: blackberry1

Please, entertain me, what bait have I taken?


34 posted on 12/09/2016 7:00:26 AM PST by klimeckg
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To: Paladin2
The loudest GOP calls for a Russia probe are coming from McCain and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Both have taken a hard line on Russia and have been highly critical of Trump, particularly his praise of President Vladimir Putin.~~~~~~~~~~~~That figures
35 posted on 12/09/2016 7:04:42 AM PST by mandaladon (It's always good to be underestimated. ~Donald Trump)
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