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LAS VEGAS (AP) GOP Rep. Mark Amodei's comment seemed harmless enough. Asked what he thought of the Democrats' impeachment probe into President Donald Trump, the Nevada Republican gave reporters a vague dodge: "Let's put it through the process and see what happens."
Within about an hour, Amodei was on phone calls with his party's leaders and the White House, explaining himself. No, he did not intend to be the first Republican to endorse the investigation, he told House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, as his Facebook page exploded with angry Republicans.
Amodei's episode stemming from a phone call with reporters last Friday is something of a cautionary tale for Republicans as they try to answer questions about impeachment, Trump's behavior and the rocky road ahead. In the highly charged partisan environment, even nods to bipartisanship or process can sound like betrayal.
"I'm a big fan of oversight, so let's let the committees get to work and see where it goes," Amodei said in the call.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/off-message-republican-takes-heat-043241571.html
Oops.
Lulu KC
(2,567 posts)Somebody's got to do it.
One at a time. Baby steps. Trying to keep the faith here. I really try to avoid dualistic thinking but we are seeing evil.
FirstLight
(13,360 posts)Who do you serve? The PEOPLE & CONSTITUTION or the mobsters?
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)it's interesting that it's making the news.
spanone
(135,844 posts)Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)challenger for sure now. His campaigns largest donors were Adelson and the Casino operators. Waiting for a Tea Bagger from the Washoe County area to pop up in a few days.