Senate GOP 'sees no path' for Matt Gaetz's confirmation - Way Too Early - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Senior congressional reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Way Too Early to discuss Jon Thune’s new role as GOP Senate leader and his challenge in balancing traditional conservatism with Trump’s agenda. Desiderio notes that Thune faces tensions over Trump’s controversial cabinet picks, such as Matt Gaetz for attorney general, with many Senate Republicans actively pushing Trump to reconsider the nomination. - Aired on 11/14/2024.

[kerouac2]

1. And he already resigned...

So he will land somewhere to do as his dear leader commands.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I read that he resigned to prevent release of the report from the House Ethics Committee into his misconduct

[Zambero]

3. Wondering why that would preclude reelease of the report?

Any misconduct occurred while he was a sitting member of Congress. So his resigning conveniently makes those revelations and potential consequences simply "go away"?

[Rhiannon12866]

5. I know! I guess they figure it no longer matters if he's no longer under congressional jurisdiction

But I'd think that any misconduct by a sitting member of Congress would be essential to get on the record. And I did read that the report could still be released if a majority of the House Ethics Committee agreed to - but that would require a yes vote from at least one of the 5 Republicans on the 10-member Committee.

[Zambero]

6. So in other words, it would be a sanctioned coverup

If they detest him so much and wish him to go away once and for all, why not let the chips fall as they may? His victim(s) would deserve no less than that.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. But what retribution would the Republican members face from TFG??

I've listened to Liz Cheney's book, have it on disc, and she gives details of all that happened before, during and after January 6th. And because she chose "country over party" - her oath to the Constitution rather than "loyalty" to TFG - he's still attacking and threatening her today.

[kansasobama]

4. Gaetz will be confirmed

When will media and Dems learn? Susan Collins will not block anything.