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Durbin GRILLING Barr like a skirt steak - fast and hot (Original Post)
ksoze
May 2019
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hlthe2b
(102,379 posts)1. His responses are like seeing a blob (or compost pile) emitting gas
his sighs and pauses with the audible vocal emissions are just disgusting. It sounds like the death rattle of a 100 yo patient.
True Blue American
(17,989 posts)11. Barr has to
Think before answering. So far he is trying to paint Trump as a nice, beleaguered man.
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)2. He is doing an excellent job. n/t
hlthe2b
(102,379 posts)5. He too is a lawyer, though I'm not sure he ever practiced. Well trained, though
global1
(25,272 posts)3. Dick Durbin Always Impresses Me.....
I'd like to see him take over Schumer's job in the Senate.
hlthe2b
(102,379 posts)6. Me too on both accounts..
True Blue American
(17,989 posts)7. So would I.
renate
(13,776 posts)9. he's definitely more interesting to listen to
I like Chuck Schumer but Dick Durbin doesn't put me to sleep--just the opposite.
lostnfound
(16,191 posts)16. Long career, no scandals, decent guy. 👍
True Blue American
(17,989 posts)4. Durbin is nailing Barr!
H2O Man
(73,623 posts)10. Recommended.
That was outstanding!
PA Democrat
(13,225 posts)12. Loved the sarcasm of the Republicans focus on Hillary's emails.
And then he made some snarky comment about "lock her up" chants. Priceless.
katmondoo
(6,457 posts)13. I loved the stunned look on Barr's face after the Hillary email Durbin made
nolabear
(41,991 posts)15. Yes that was marvelous! Just deserts!
PA Democrat
(13,225 posts)14. Barr has been performing verbal contortions to claim that
Trump cooperated, and that trying to fire Mueller is not obstruction as long as you have a phony justification (Mueller was "conflicted" .
TruckFump
(5,812 posts)17. What a joy to hear Barr drop onto the hot fire tended by Durbin!
Yeeeeeeeeeeees!
oasis
(49,410 posts)18. Durbin was great. Kept Barr off balance and zinged him at the end.
Last edited Wed May 1, 2019, 12:41 PM - Edit history (2)
gotcha!UTUSN
(70,744 posts)19. He and WHITEHOUSE had a fine fire going. DiFi/LEAHY are good but fading.