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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,010 posts) Wed Apr 10, 2019, 05:59 PM Apr 2019

GOP senators raise concerns about Miller's ascension

Senate Republicans are raising red flags over the purge at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the apparent rise of White House adviser Stephen Miller.

GOP senators are publicly and privately voicing their concerns, praising outgoing secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and questioning the dynamics between Trump’s team of advisers and the embattled agency.

The shakeup at DHS is increasing tensions between Republicans and, in particular, Miller, whose influence appears to be growing. Known for his conservative views and work as a staffer for then-Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), the 33-year-old White House aide is to the right of several Republican senators on immigration.

“I hope that he’s got more voices than that one in his ear on these issues, because, yeah, I think it’s important that he get a whole perspective and range of opinions,” said Sen. John Thune (S.D.), the No. 2 Senate Republican.

Pressed on who else the president should also be listening to, Thune added with a chuckle, “Some of them are now gone.”
Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), a member of GOP leadership, said Miller appears to be the “guy behind the curtain.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/438143-gop-senators-raise-concerns-about-millers-ascension

Neither of you two will do shit about it.

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GOP senators raise concerns about Miller's ascension (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2019 OP

Because "raising concerns" means they don't have to do anything else. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2019 #1

Yeah, as if they're going to do something about it gratuitous Apr 2019 #2

President Miller is in charge now, Thune and Corynball. Hassler Apr 2019 #3

Of course they won't do a damned thing about it. kysrsoze Apr 2019 #4

"Republicans are raising red flags..." LOL. Must be a typo. They raise only white flags to trump PSPS Apr 2019 #5

Boo effing whoooo. He's your animal. You made him. lindysalsagal Apr 2019 #6

The Senate bdamomma Apr 2019 #9

Yet they have no concerns over SHITLER UTUSN Apr 2019 #7

Someone should just drop a piano on Miller A HERETIC I AM Apr 2019 #8

50 Shades Of Blue

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1. Because "raising concerns" means they don't have to do anything else.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 06:01 PM

Apr 2019

gratuitous

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2. Yeah, as if they're going to do something about it

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 06:04 PM

Apr 2019

We'll get a shrug, a chuckle and a whaddyagonnado? It's not like Thune or Cornyn will be personally affected by White House shenanigans. Then they'll tailor their re-election speeches to each particular audience, painting themselves as stalwart defenders of either the Constitution or Trump's prerogatives.