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kentuck

(111,110 posts)
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 11:57 AM Jun 2015

Trey Gowdy did not realize that rules were not made for Darrell Issa...

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The video was the talk of the politics world on Wednesday, and now we’re hearing from one of those directly involved.

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As it was reported on Wednesday, Issa apparently “stormed off in a huff.” Thursday, Gowdy explained why he did what he did, and maintained the two lawmakers are still friends.

“Oh absolutely,” Gowdy responded when asked by Fox’s Bill Hemmer if everything was OK between him and Issa.

“There’s an obscure rule, if you’re not a member of a committee you can’t attend a deposition,” he explained. “You can attend a hearing, you can attend other meetings but you can’t attend a deposition. And it’s my responsibility to enforce the rules even against friends.”

video at link:

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/06/17/trey-gowdy-explains-awkward-video-of-him-escorting-fellow-rep-darrell-issa-out-of-a-deposition/

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Trey Gowdy did not realize that rules were not made for Darrell Issa... (Original Post) kentuck Jun 2015 OP
Gowdy, " it’s my responsibility to enforce the rules" Hayduke Bomgarte Jun 2015 #1
Republicans in the House know that you do not challenge Darrell Issa... kentuck Jun 2015 #2

Hayduke Bomgarte

(1,965 posts)
1. Gowdy, " it’s my responsibility to enforce the rules"
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 12:13 PM
Jun 2015

What a load of horse manure... Republicans care nothing about rules and decorum.

Gowdy knew, Knew with no doubt, that Issa would have upstaged him, had he been allowed to stay.

Side note: Every time I see Gowdys image or hear his name, "Dueling Banjos" runs through my head.

kentuck

(111,110 posts)
2. Republicans in the House know that you do not challenge Darrell Issa...
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 12:19 PM
Jun 2015

He is the "Enforcer". It is his job to create havoc and make life miserable for the Democratic President. What was Gowdy thinking??

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