Jefferson refuses to quit Ways and Means (in reply to Pelosi request)

AP on Yahoo ^ | 5/24/06 | Laurie Kellman - ap

[areafiftyone]

I can't believe this guy really thinks he's going to get away with it.

[RdhseRat]

Why is Hastert trying to protect Jefferson?

Does Hastert have something in his freezer?

Does Hastert think that members of Congress are above the law?

What am I saying, they all believe that laws are for others, not for them!

[jazusamo]

Hopefully Jefferson will stay on the Ways and Means Committee until the cell door slams shut. It will make for good rebuttal remarks to Pelosi every time she opens her mouth about the Repub culture of corruption.

[NormsRevenge]

Just keep her away from high places, sharp objects and Jefferson. :)

[DoctorMichael]

Congressman William Jefferson & Vice President Atiku Abubakar of Nigeria

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

Why is Hastert trying to protect Jefferson?

He's trying to protect ALL Congressmen--including himself and his caucus--from searches.

He may not be dirty--but he may know who is.

[WesternPacific]

I know there is a separation of powers, but can you imagine if these Congress critters have immunity from searches. Their offices will have to double in size (at tax payers' expense) just to hold all of their illegal stuff

[Constitution Day]

Culture of corruption!
Culture of corruption!

[Yo-Yo]

Republicans are defending Jefferson for two reasons:

1) Jack
2) Abramoff

[Wolfie]

The FBI is just treating Congress like it treats ordinary citizens. Which, of course, is what pisses off Congress.

[MAexile]

Further, such a request would be discriminatory, in as much as no other Member currently under federal investigation has been asked to step down from a substantive, legislative committee assignment.

At least some of the ones currently under investigation usually have the good sense to step down before being asked.

[plain talk]

I don't agree with your premise. I don't see where in the Constitution it prohibits searches of his office.

[tobyhill]

Will the Republicans get the same treatment when Pelosi is Speaker of the House?

[areafiftyone]

The FBI is just treating Congress like it treats ordinary citizens. Which, of course, is what pisses off Congress.

BINGO!!

[steveegg]

He's trying to protect ALL Congressmen--including himself and his caucus--from searches.

A naiive, stupid move. When the DemonRATs regain power, they'll do a heap of searches of every Pubbie's office regardless of what Hastert has done for the dirtiest member of the 'RAT caucus and regardless of whether there is any legitimate reason to conduct said searches.

[ChinaThreat]

Separation of powers blah blah blah! What about checks and balances? If the judicial branch can can't sign a warrant and the executive branch can't execute it, then there is no check and balance on the criminality and corruption of legislators. This is absolute BS.

[steveegg]

Will the Republicans get the same treatment when Pelosi is Speaker of the House?

Or Hitlery or Russ el-Slimeroad is President?

[MAexile]

I know there is a separation of powers, but can you imagine if these Congress critters have immunity from searches. Their offices will have to double in size (at tax payers' expense) just to hold all of their illegal stuff

We'll go back to the days of the House bank, or the House Post Office. Remember those days?

[pabianice]

The REAL question is: when will they hound him out of Congress and indict him a la Delay?

[Doogle]