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GOP lawmaker on Trump's Lewis tweets: 'Dude, just stop'
The Hill ^ | January 14, 2017 | BROOKE SEIPEL

Posted on 01/15/2017 4:49:23 PM PST by rightwingintelligentsia

Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) knocked President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday for his response to backlash over attacking Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.).

"Dude, just stop," Amash tweeted, linking to a tweet from Trump.

Trump suggested Saturday that he and Lewis work together to focus on the nation's inner cities after a number of Democratic and Republican lawmakers slammed him for saying Lewis was "all talk" and "no action."

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


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: 115th; amash; amash4obama; backstabberamash; cantoramash; johnlewish; trumplewis; trumptransition; twitter
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To: Rastus

“He was a NeverTrumper ahole, I believe.”

Not so much as he wisely kept his mouth shut.


61 posted on 01/15/2017 5:17:18 PM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
The liberals want Trump to stop tweeting because they know how effective it is and how Trump is effectively bypassing the gatekeepers of the conventional media and going straight to the American people.

Trump will likely hit 20,000,000 Twitter followers in the next day or so. His number of followers have been growing rapidly since the election and I suspect they will continue to grow throughout his presidency. I say keep it up!

62 posted on 01/15/2017 5:17:24 PM PST by SamAdams76
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To: GSWarrior

Huh. Sure seems like you want to change topics all of a sudden; off the written indications you may be a #NeverTrumper.

I wonder why that is?


63 posted on 01/15/2017 5:17:59 PM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: GoldwaterCountry

Republicans need to stop playing nice and keep on attacking the ‘rats. That is a big reason Trump won. Conservative Americans were waiting for a street fighter and we have one in DJT.

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Couldn’t agree more!


64 posted on 01/15/2017 5:18:02 PM PST by Artcore (Stay strong Israel, January 20th is fast approaching! - DJT)
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To: Lazamataz

Despicable.


65 posted on 01/15/2017 5:18:31 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Trump won’t quit until he wins. Go Trump! Lewis has no moral authority.


66 posted on 01/15/2017 5:18:35 PM PST by Dalberg-Acton
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Obviously, this guy needs Trump to show him how to win. Amash would have bent over and taken Lewis’ insult like a good little never Trump, GOPe butt wipe.


67 posted on 01/15/2017 5:19:54 PM PST by jospehm20
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To: trisham

I wonder if Amash is wearing in pu$$y hat his boyfriend knitted for him?


68 posted on 01/15/2017 5:21:34 PM PST by DOC44 (Have gun will travel.)
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To: VanDeKoik
Not so much as he wisely kept his mouth shut.

Would that this was true; I might not be so hard on Amash.

But keeping his mouth shut about Trump was never his forte.

The One House Republican Who Can’t Stop Criticizing Donald Trump (Justin Amash, written on December 16, 2016

69 posted on 01/15/2017 5:22:12 PM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: Lazamataz

I’m thrilled that Trump beat Hillary. I’d take Trump over Hillary anytime. Originally I was behind Cruz, but he petered out. I voted for the lightweight Gary Johnson. I lean libertarian.

I like what Trump has done so far. I like his appointments. I just think it would be wise if he limited his tit for tat tweets. That’s all. If that rankles you, that is not my problem.

I apologize for the snarky comment.


70 posted on 01/15/2017 5:24:06 PM PST by GSWarrior
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To: GSWarrior

Fair enough. Apology accepted and one extended.

I’m glad you are warming to Trump. I believe he has much to offer us.

I see a weakness in his tweeting, too: He should, for example, in this last Lewis exchange, done none of the personal attacks, and lead with his last line: (paraphrasing) “John Lewis should instead put his time and energy in improving the urban districts like the one he represents. I need all the help I can get!”

His last tweet was brilliant. He should have lead with that one.


71 posted on 01/15/2017 5:27:27 PM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
"Who the heck is Justin Amash?"

"Amash was part of a group of Republican members of Congress who said they would not endorse or vote for Donald Trump."


72 posted on 01/15/2017 5:27:54 PM PST by LibFreeUSA
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To: GSWarrior

I think the Tweets are part of Trump’s appeal, and it’s a great way to get around the press.

At first, I felt the same way, but now I see the genius of it.


73 posted on 01/15/2017 5:28:28 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Lazamataz

I want to see DT bitch-slap the press. Loved his press conference.


74 posted on 01/15/2017 5:29:57 PM PST by GSWarrior
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Why is it that some people feel the need to comment on something that isn’t even any of their damn business?


75 posted on 01/15/2017 5:30:17 PM PST by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: Lazamataz

Oh good grief!

Did he not see how many people lined up to see Trump the day before the election!?

I know the guy like to be some pseudo-libertarian “independent”, but he needs to keep his act to himself.

It isn’t like the small left-wing part of his district is all of a sudden going to love him for being such a tool!


76 posted on 01/15/2017 5:31:15 PM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: Williams

Amash is illegitimate


77 posted on 01/15/2017 5:31:29 PM PST by DEEP_e
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To: VanDeKoik

You echo my dismay.


78 posted on 01/15/2017 5:33:28 PM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Presidential material in 2024? The hell you say. He isn’t that popular or well known in Michigan. That type of political machine died when Mr. Trump was elected.


79 posted on 01/15/2017 5:35:39 PM PST by healy61
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Republican wussies always want to throw in the towel at the first opportunity and here we have a classic example. I agree with Trump, the heroes in this country should never be allowed to rest on their past laurels for continued respect. Just like Trump’s criticism of McCain, if these guys are true heroes and leaders they need to validate those qualities every day. These two guys gained name recognition and entry into Congress by their past deeds, but it is what they stand for today that matters most.


80 posted on 01/15/2017 5:36:34 PM PST by iontheball
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