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GOP Senator Asks Trump If He’s ‘Recanting’ Constitutional Oath
The Daily Caller ^ | Oct. 11, 2017 | Peter Hasson

Posted on 10/12/2017 9:46:31 AM PDT by Hadean

Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse issued a statement asking President Trump is he is “recanting” the oath he took to defend and uphold the Constitution after Trump suggesting revoking the “licenses” of network news organizations.

“Mr. President: Words spoken by the President of the United States matter,” the Republican senator wrote in a statement. “Are you tonight recanting of the oath you took on Jan. 20 to preserve, protect, and defend the 1st Amendment?”

Sasse’s tweet came after Trump sparked backlash from both conservatives and liberals by saying he should censor certain news outlets.

“Network news has become so partisan, distorted and fake that licenses must be challenged and, if appropriate, revoked. Not fair to public!” Trump wrote.

“With all of the Fake News coming out of NBC and the Networks, at what point is it appropriate to challenge their License?” Trump asked in another tweet.

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


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Nebraska
KEYWORDS: 115th; 25thamendment; bensasse; msm; nevertrumpers; sasse
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To: Hadean

Eventually, the generals will take Trump into custody.


21 posted on 10/12/2017 9:54:24 AM PDT by Ben Ficklin
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To: Hadean

Sasseeee has been a disappointment, to say the least! Hasn’t been there long but has become entrenched in the Democrat arm of the Republican Deep Staters.


22 posted on 10/12/2017 9:54:52 AM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: Dustoff45
[One by One, the swamp creatures take off their masks.] Trump is ripping them off and exposing them for what they are!!!



23 posted on 10/12/2017 9:54:54 AM PDT by ObozoMustGo2012 ("Be quiet... you are #fakenews!")
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To: Hadean

Gaslighter in Chief Sasse was just fine with Hillary and her 1st amendment destroying SCOTUS picks.


24 posted on 10/12/2017 9:55:09 AM PDT by lodi90
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To: Hadean

Did he ever accuse Obama of violating his Oath?

hahahahahahahahahahaha


25 posted on 10/12/2017 9:55:20 AM PDT by Kickass Conservative ( Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.)
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To: Hadean

Ben, Ben - he’s trolling - you’re supposed to be such a bright bulb, but you lunged at the bait like a starving bottom-feeder.


26 posted on 10/12/2017 9:56:02 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: Hadean

What’s wrong Sasse, has little MSM fallen down the well?


27 posted on 10/12/2017 9:56:13 AM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: far sider

“I’m starting to wonder if there are any good senators.”

I really don’t see any. Perhaps we should consider doing away with the Senate altogether, since they are a complete roadblock to doing anything constructive for our country. And because there are so few of them, they are easier to “buy” than Congressmen.


28 posted on 10/12/2017 9:56:18 AM PDT by vette6387 (LOCK HER UP! COMEY TOO.)
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To: Hadean

Trump has every right to advocate for the public policy he thinks is best. His office is a political office. Advocacy is a big part of what he does.

It’s absurd to say he’s violating the Constitution by advocating for what he believes to be proper public policy.

If he issued an Executive Order or a Presidential Directive against a business, then yes. Short of either of those, the charge is silly.

Let’s contrast Obama advocating for people who were before the court as he spoke. Not a mention of Constitutional misconduct there. And in that case, it clearly was.

You don’t open your mouth on an ongoing trial outcome.

Obama did it. Crickets!


29 posted on 10/12/2017 9:56:53 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (John McBane is the turd in the national punch-bowl.)
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To: Hadean
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse issued a statement asking President Trump is he is “recanting” the oath he took to defend and uphold the Constitution after Trump suggesting revoking the “licenses” of network news organizations.

Sasse demonstrates his utter and complete lack of understanding about the meaning of "freedom of the press" under the Constitution.

30 posted on 10/12/2017 9:56:56 AM PDT by Maceman
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To: Hadean

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31 posted on 10/12/2017 9:57:31 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (The "God Gene" is evolution's way of saying "Chaos Sucks!")
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To: Hadean

When a network deliberately puts out lies that could potentially cause WWIII or other deadly consequences?


32 posted on 10/12/2017 9:58:14 AM PDT by petitfour (APPEAL TO HEAVEN)
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To: Hadean

Sasse = dumbass


33 posted on 10/12/2017 9:58:24 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: far sider

I believe ALL “professional politicians” are in it just for themselves and NOT for the American people...


34 posted on 10/12/2017 9:59:04 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: Hadean

S is for stupid.
S is for Sasse.
S is for one termer.

Harvard and Yale educated.
Worked in HHS under Obammy.

Say no more no more


35 posted on 10/12/2017 9:59:31 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Monthly Donors Rock!!!)
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To: Hadean

Is this moron up for election again this year?
Anyone ready to primary him?


36 posted on 10/12/2017 9:59:41 AM PDT by Mr. K (***THERE IS NO CONSEQUENCE OF REPEALING OBAMACARE THAT IS WORSE THAN OBAMACARE ITSELF***)
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To: Dustoff45

Trump is good at that. He will post a Tweet and the frogs jump all over it.


37 posted on 10/12/2017 10:00:11 AM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west))
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To: Hadean

It’s not Thanksgiving yet, but stuff it Sasse.


38 posted on 10/12/2017 10:01:14 AM PDT by Flick Lives
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To: Hadean

Remember Sasse when his primary rolls around...


39 posted on 10/12/2017 10:02:58 AM PDT by Mariner (Pink Pussy Hats for the NFL)
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To: Hadean

This guy is spouting the same democratic talking points the Dnc gave to morning joe. Sick. When is he up for re-election?. He is awful.


40 posted on 10/12/2017 10:05:26 AM PDT by Panhandle.deporable
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