Three Things: ‘She’s Going to Go Through Some Things’
House Intelligence Committee released some materials provided to them by Lev Parnas, revealing Trump’s Ukraine scandal is even uglier than expected. Here’s three things the public now needs.
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About Rayne
Blogger since 2002, political activist since 2003, geek since birth. Opinions informed by mixed-race, multi-ethnic, cis-female condition, further shaped by kind friends of all persuasions. Sci-tech frenemy, wannabe artist, decent cook, determined author, successful troublemaker. Mother of invention and two excessively smart-assed young adult kids. Attended School of Hard Knocks; Rather Unfortunate Smallish Private Business School in Midwest; Affordable Mid-State Community College w/evening classes. Self-employed at Tiny Consulting Business; previously at Large-ish Chemical Company with HQ in Midwest in multiple marginalizing corporate drone roles, and at Rather Big IT Service Provider as a project manager, preceded by a motley assortment of gigs before the gig economy was a thing. Blogging experience includes a personal blog at the original blogs.salon.com, managing editor for a state-based news site, and a stint at Firedoglake before landing here at emptywheel as technology’s less-virginal-but-still-accursed Cassandra.
Entries by Rayne
Explain It To Me: What Does Impeachment Mean Now?
/53 Comments/in 2020 Presidential Election, Congress, Impeachment, Trump Administration/by RayneThe Articles of Impeachment were pretty straightforward. But what of Trump’s re-election and the scope of presidential pardons?
Impeachment: House of Representatives’ Debate and Vote Thread [UPDATE-4]
/136 Comments/in Congress, Impeachment, Trump Administration/by RayneThis post and thread are dedicated to today’s scheduled House of Representatives’ activities related to impeachment of Donald J. Trump.
A Billionaire’s Opportunity Cost
/98 Comments/in 2020 Presidential Election, Culture/by RayneHere’s something to talk about to launch this open holiday week thread: Michael Bloomberg and the opportunity cost of running for the presidency.
Impeachable Acts: What GOP Spin Can’t Change
/162 Comments/in Congress, Impeachment, Trump Administration/by RayneNothing the GOP has said about the witnesses, their testimony, the circumstances, the hearings as a whole, can change certain key facts. As John Adams said, facts are stubborn things.
Impeachment Hearings: Day 5 – A Tough Hill Ahead?
/171 Comments/in Congress, Impeachment, Trump Administration/by RayneThe last of this week’s scheduled hearings begins at 9:00 a.m. ET. ; Fiona Hill and David Holmes will appear before the House Intelligence Committee.
Impeachment Hearings: Day 4 – Sondland Gets Another Chance
/329 Comments/in Congress, Impeachment, Trump Administration/by RayneFirst of the day’s hearings begin at 9:00 a.m. ET and the second at 2:30 p.m. Gordon Sondland has already thrown a wrench in the works as his written statement appears to burn Bolton, Pompeo, and Trump.
Impeachment Hearings: Day 3 – Witnesses to the July 25 Call [UPDATE-2]
/110 Comments/in Congress, Impeachment, Trump Administration/by RayneToday’s hearings are already under way, the first scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. ET and the second at 2:30 p.m. Three of the four witnesses heard the July 25 call between Trump and Ukraine’s president Zelensky.
Impeachment Hearings: Big, Busy Week Ahead [UPDATE-1]
/121 Comments/in Congress, Impeachment, Trump Administration/by RayneBetter get all your big tasks done today or hold off until Friday because the week is stacked with hearings and witnesses.
Impeachment Hearings: Day 2 – Marie Yovanovitch [UPDATE-2]
/131 Comments/in Congress, Impeachment, Trump Administration/by RaynePost and thread dedicated to today’s impeachment hearing. Former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch is the key witness this morning.