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(These repugs are really something else....)
Talking Points Memo - A House Republican whos been parroting GOP complaints about the impeachment probes closed-door processes admitted on Tuesday that he hasnt actually participated in any hearingsdespite being allowed to attend them.
No, I havent gone to those, Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL), a member of the House Foreign Affairs committee, told CNN anchor Poppy Harlow. Weve had discussions in our Foreign Affairs committee on other aspects of what President Trump is doing, so Ive been involved in those, not in these. I see these as kind of a sideshow.
Why? Harlow asked.
Because its not an official inquiry in impeachment. It is something that Nancy Pelosi started without a vote, Yoho responded. And I know its not constitutional that they have a vote, but it should follow the precedents that has [sic] been set in the last three impeachments.
When the CNN anchor pressed Yoho on his absence from the deposition of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman that was underway Tuesday, the lawmaker said he has other responsibilities and repeated that the investigation was a sideshow.
A skeptical Harlow pointed out that for all of Yohos complaints about the investigation, he wasnt actually taking the time to participate in any of it.
I understand you have other important responsibilities, but respectfully, congressman, as glad as I am that youre on this show, you dont need to be on this show, she said. You could be in there deposing Lt. Col. Vindman.
Yoho said he plans to attend Vindmans testimony and that hes got questions written for him.
So you are going to this deposition after youre off the air with us, is that right? Harlow asked.
As soon as Im off the air, yes, mam, the Republican said.
Yoho made similar comments to a group of reporters on Capitol Hill last week, even declaring that he was truly convinced in three weeks President Donald Trumps potential impeachment wont even be talked about.
Watch Yoho video below:
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/republican-ted-yoho-not-attended-impeachment-testimony
CurtEastPoint
(18,644 posts)Turbineguy
(37,331 posts)takes talent. To win it takes a moron.
Claritie Pixie
(2,199 posts)I'm wondering who wrote the questions for him?
spanone
(135,832 posts)this idiot made up his mind long ago
Midnightwalk
(3,131 posts)Where harlow said
...but respectfully, congressman, as glad as I am that youre on this show, you didnt attend the meetings, you didnt do your job so you have nothing to add to the discussion. Good bye.
Back to reality.
katmondoo
(6,457 posts)FM123
(10,053 posts)As Floridians we have quite a few crazies, don't we? Matt Gaetz to name another one....