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Graham backs bill to protect Mueller
The Hill ^ | 11/13/18 | Chris Mills Rodrigo

Posted on 11/13/2018 7:31:49 PM PST by yesthatjallen

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday said that he would support a bill to protect special counsel Robert Mueller.

“I would certainly vote for it,” he told reporters, according to Reuters.

“I don’t see any movement to get rid of Mueller. But it probably would be good to have this legislation in place just for the future.”

Graham co-sponsored a bill to protect the Mueller investigation in April 2018 that would codify Department of Justice regulations that say only a senior official can fire Mueller or another special counsel.

The special counsel is examining ties between President Trump's campaign and Russia during the 2016 election.

Democrats and some Republicans have raised concerns that the ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions threatens the investigation.

Trump replaced him with Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general, who has criticized the probe in the past.

Democratic leaders, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), have called for Whitaker to recuse himself from the investigation.

"Given his record of threats to undermine & weaken the Russia investigation, Matthew Whitaker should recuse himself from any involvement in Mueller’s investigation," she tweeted. "Congress must take immediate action to protect the rule of law and integrity of the investigation."

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Friday that legislation protecting Mueller was not needed because he doesn't believe President Trump will fire the special counsel.


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KEYWORDS: graham; mueller; trump
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ugh.

Mueller is safe.

Trump is happy to let him chase squirrels.

1 posted on 11/13/2018 7:31:49 PM PST by yesthatjallen
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Graham backs bill to protect Mueller

Protect him from what?

2 posted on 11/13/2018 7:33:53 PM PST by stevem
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To: yesthatjallen

The premise is absurd.


3 posted on 11/13/2018 7:34:55 PM PST by jimfree (My18 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than an 8 year Obama.)
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To: yesthatjallen

Unconstitutional. Grants executive power to some “senior DOJ official” that places him in a position to over-rule the president.


4 posted on 11/13/2018 7:35:54 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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To: yesthatjallen

Under what authority can the United State Senate and the House of Reps put an unelected man above the president?

I can’t find this anywhere in the US constitution

The idea of senators voting for this (and the house) just seems unlawful

Do they know that they still need the president’s signature on this?


5 posted on 11/13/2018 7:36:02 PM PST by Trump.Deplorable
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To: yesthatjallen

Totally unconstitutional.


6 posted on 11/13/2018 7:39:25 PM PST by Dennis M.
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To: yesthatjallen

Linda is back from her vacation.


7 posted on 11/13/2018 7:39:31 PM PST by TADSLOS (I hate Russian Dolls. They are so full of themselves.)
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To: yesthatjallen

Yes, by all means, install Mueller as a fourth branch of government who is beyond any supervision whatsoever.


8 posted on 11/13/2018 7:39:49 PM PST by headstamp 2
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To: yesthatjallen

How about a bill to protect taxpayers ...or a bill to protect Americans from illegal invaders?


9 posted on 11/13/2018 7:40:25 PM PST by BookmanTheJanitor
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So the old Graham is back? Things must be getting serious in DC if Graham is jumping ship again. Wait until Trump prevents these illegal aliens from just coming into the country. The media and dems are going to go full blown bat shit crazy, coupled with the election chaos we are in for some ride that will lead to Trumps impeachment and removal. Then all bets are off.


10 posted on 11/13/2018 7:42:06 PM PST by JoSixChip (He is Batman!)
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To: TADSLOS

Never Forget....Linda is $oros funded.


12 posted on 11/13/2018 7:44:48 PM PST by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: yesthatjallen
The Tenure of Office Act was unconstitutional in 1867, and it still is.
13 posted on 11/13/2018 7:45:21 PM PST by Jim Noble (Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain)
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Even if they over-rode a presidential veto. This is unconstitutional on it’s very face. It’s some DOJ appointee, subordinate to the President, empowered to create and execute policy against the President’s direct orders.

The constitution has a clear remedy for a corrupt president. They can impeach him. They may not strip some presidential powers and give them to a subordinate who can over-ride the president.


14 posted on 11/13/2018 7:47:03 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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can they muster 2/3rds in both houses to override the veto.


15 posted on 11/13/2018 7:49:57 PM PST by stylin19a (Best.Election.Of.All.Times.Ever.In.The.History.Of.Ever)
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"Wait until Trump prevents these illegal aliens from just coming into the country."

Watch–Caravan Migrants Arrive at Southern Border, Scale Fence[FreeRepublic thread]

I don't think anyone is following orders in D.C.

16 posted on 11/13/2018 7:50:59 PM PST by Electric Graffiti (Cocked, locked and ready to ROCK!)
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To: Electric Graffiti

17 posted on 11/13/2018 7:51:01 PM PST by TADSLOS (I hate Russian Dolls. They are so full of themselves.)
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To: DesertRhino

Graham protecting his late buddy, McCain.

the entire premise of this bill is merely to prevent the real investigation...of Clinton/DNC/FusionGPS/Steele/intel agencies etc etc.

it’s a disgrace.


18 posted on 11/13/2018 7:51:38 PM PST by MAGAthon
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To: yesthatjallen

Well, THAT didn’t take long!


19 posted on 11/13/2018 7:51:53 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks ( The US Constitution ....... Invented by geniuses and God .... Administered by morons ......)
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To: TADSLOS

That’s Linda...


20 posted on 11/13/2018 7:54:16 PM PST by Electric Graffiti (Cocked, locked and ready to ROCK!)
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