Posted on 07/12/2016 2:19:34 AM PDT by detective
Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan's request to block Hillary Clinton from receiving classified intelligence briefings was denied by Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Monday.
In a letter to Ryan, Clapper wrote that he did "not intend to withhold briefings from any officially nominated, eligible candidate."
A spokeswoman for Ryan, AshLee Strong, said in a statement that "We obviously disagree with the decision and want to know what precautions will be taken and what assurances the director can give that Secretary Clinton won't mishandle classified information. She has proven herself untrustworthy."
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Let’s lighten up a little. Political theater in an election year has its value. The point of the exercise is to give Republican candidates another good talking point, and that comes in handy to those who know how to make good use of it. Trump, for example.
DC really does care about our security.
There is a problem with having the “Chief Executive” in charge of all the agencies and departments of government with no answerability whatsoever to anyone but their boss.
“The point of the exercise is to give Republican candidates another good talking point, and that comes in handy to those who know how to make good use of it. Trump, for example.”
I agree. And if we can just get people talking about what a security risk Clinton is there is benefit in that.
I wonder if Ryan will follow up after his request was denied.
Clinton can now offer fresh intel to our enemies. At a price of course.
She will “accidentally” leave the secret intel on her computers once the money is transferred to the Clinton Foundation.
Yep, all for show and he really believes there are enough idiots to fall for it. Hoping there are not, c’mon Paul, get him!
May have you beat for frustration. My twin brother is Hillary lover retired teacher. We never talk politics any more. It’s a waste of time. Funny story. Our Dad put a President Ford bumper sticker on the front bumper of my brother’s car. As he always parked facing the school where he taught, it took him 2 weeks before he found out why none of the other teachers would talk to him. Our Dad was a great practical joker.
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