The fix is in...Joni Ernst has softened towards hegseth. He is a drunk. trump wants to put a drunk in charge of millions of lives and billions of dollars. Only the best.
I wonder what kind of fact checking Chris does. Probably not as much as Jennifer Rubin. Tammy Duckworth lost both her legs in combat. That’s 2 limbs. Current pictures show her with two arms, so I’m wondering what the third limb was.
Despite all the hand wringing over Hegseth he will ultimately be confirmed. Lots and lots of energy, will he / wont he is so ridiculous. Elections have consequences. To the winner goes the spoils. President Trump will and should get those in his leadership positions he feels comfortable with and will champion the agenda he was elected to pursue. It’s so comical to spend even a moment obsessing over this.
Wrong! Most of these nominees are NOT qualified for the high positions Trump nominated them to; his judgment is compromised! Hedgseth has never run ANYTHING, let alone a critical organization such as our military!!! He was fired from a tiny volunteer veteran advocate organization for his alcoholism misconduct and using funds for personal expenses! He is not qualified ethically or morally, in light of the sexual attacks he has been accused of!
But your comment demonstrates everything that is wrong with Republicans right now. Winning at all costs. Regardless of competence. Blocking aid to CA demonstrates that the rot goes beyond Trump. It’s un American.
Americans don’t have to accept the poor behavior of a Republican minority. That Trump is president speaks to the failure of our Republic not its success.
But if Republicans don’t want to be bipartisan, Democrats can get in the way of Republican’s goals too, if they only benefit them not all Americans.
Interesting commentary from voices on the right about conditional aid.
Can't remember any conditions being set, on aid to states needing disaster relief, that were by a Dem POTUS. In fact, I seem to rem Chris Christie catching hell bc he praised the Obama admistration's efforts in Hurrican Recovery.
Seems odd since we are ALL supposed to be Americans.
Hasn't happened yet, but if/when it does, King Donald is correct - seems to be the opposite of Making America Great Again.
California is a giver state, most red states are takers. This talk of conditional aid just shows how mean and cruel the Republicans are to their fellow Americans. What makes America great is we take care of everyone, even folks we disagree with
We don't live in a dictatorship (yet), we have a democracy (so far). Trump's picks need to be vetted; otherwise he can just pick everyone from Fox News for his cabinet posts. Oh wait....
Dutch - while I usually disagree with you 150%, it is nice to see you in comments again. I agree with you that President names his Cabinet, but don't you want him (and maybe someday a her!) to name qualified people? Especially in these fraught times.
I have been thinking the same. This seems to be what the people want, they don't want a checks and balances system, they want winner take all, and all the spoils that come with it.
It’s like John Gotti was elected and is now putting his team in place. It might be perfectly legal and democratic. But it’s not sensible. Or sustaining for the world. I keep coming back to it. Hitler was democratically elected by a larger minority of voting Germans than voted for Trump. After a decade of malfeasance by Hitler, Germans knew what they were getting. Just as Americans know what we are getting too. The consequences of Hitler was a world war and millions of dead.
We will see what happens, but this is perhaps an opportunity to fix the Republic following the carnage we will have to endure for the next 4 years.
Republicans would approve charles Manson? After all their president is a rapist, extortionist, business cheat, insurrectionist, etc. the approval is a farce. No behavior is too low for republicans
I heard numerous times today that Hegseth didn’t meet with Democrats before the hearing as he did with Republicans. What’s he afraid of? A lot harder to be accountable when you have to be face to face with someone versus hiding in front of a TV camera and just yammering BS
I have the upmost respect and admiration for Tammy Duckworth. HER voice is the one they should be listening to. IF he is elected, as you say he probably is, then I fear for the safety and security of our country.
Ernst is concerned about the 2026 primary; having a super-Trumpy opponent. Flip side is the general election. 2020 general wasn't a blowout for her, D candidate was in high 40s. If Ds run a strong candidate & finance the candidate, plus the usual party flip in midterm elections-Democrats could pick up a Senate seat. Bottom line: she's in a tough position - if she focuses on MAGA for the primary, can she snap back to win the general?
Can't we all admit that we are just in an alternate universe with these nominees?
10 years he'd have been toast in the first 30 minutes.
The fix is in...Joni Ernst has softened towards hegseth. He is a drunk. trump wants to put a drunk in charge of millions of lives and billions of dollars. Only the best.
I wonder what kind of fact checking Chris does. Probably not as much as Jennifer Rubin. Tammy Duckworth lost both her legs in combat. That’s 2 limbs. Current pictures show her with two arms, so I’m wondering what the third limb was.
She also lost part of her right arm.
Perhaps it was a mistake, but Sen. Duckworth (from my state) also lost some mobility in her right arm.
You have a hero for a senator.
Don't I know it?
Despite all the hand wringing over Hegseth he will ultimately be confirmed. Lots and lots of energy, will he / wont he is so ridiculous. Elections have consequences. To the winner goes the spoils. President Trump will and should get those in his leadership positions he feels comfortable with and will champion the agenda he was elected to pursue. It’s so comical to spend even a moment obsessing over this.
Wrong! Most of these nominees are NOT qualified for the high positions Trump nominated them to; his judgment is compromised! Hedgseth has never run ANYTHING, let alone a critical organization such as our military!!! He was fired from a tiny volunteer veteran advocate organization for his alcoholism misconduct and using funds for personal expenses! He is not qualified ethically or morally, in light of the sexual attacks he has been accused of!
I guess I was right again!
Hegsmith confirmed!
I guess we will see. I like his chances with the GOP held senate.
This is not a season of Gladiator Dutch. lol
But your comment demonstrates everything that is wrong with Republicans right now. Winning at all costs. Regardless of competence. Blocking aid to CA demonstrates that the rot goes beyond Trump. It’s un American.
Americans don’t have to accept the poor behavior of a Republican minority. That Trump is president speaks to the failure of our Republic not its success.
But if Republicans don’t want to be bipartisan, Democrats can get in the way of Republican’s goals too, if they only benefit them not all Americans.
You certainly have the right to that opinion but in the mean time President Trump has a job to do that the American people hired him to do.
Vote again at the next opportunity but for now it’s President Trumps opportunity to make America great again!
Republicans withholding aid from California is not making America great again. Is it? lol
Interesting commentary from voices on the right about conditional aid.
Can't remember any conditions being set, on aid to states needing disaster relief, that were by a Dem POTUS. In fact, I seem to rem Chris Christie catching hell bc he praised the Obama admistration's efforts in Hurrican Recovery.
Seems odd since we are ALL supposed to be Americans.
Hasn't happened yet, but if/when it does, King Donald is correct - seems to be the opposite of Making America Great Again.
California is a giver state, most red states are takers. This talk of conditional aid just shows how mean and cruel the Republicans are to their fellow Americans. What makes America great is we take care of everyone, even folks we disagree with
We don't live in a dictatorship (yet), we have a democracy (so far). Trump's picks need to be vetted; otherwise he can just pick everyone from Fox News for his cabinet posts. Oh wait....
Yes! That’s what the winner of the election had the right to do!
Welcome to democracy!
Trump has NO right to try to install persons unqualified to perform the sacred duties of these cabinet posts!
He does, the American people gave him that right. You probably won’t agree with who he selects but really that’s not that important.
And we ordinary people have the right to protest, as I just saw.
Dutch - while I usually disagree with you 150%, it is nice to see you in comments again. I agree with you that President names his Cabinet, but don't you want him (and maybe someday a her!) to name qualified people? Especially in these fraught times.
I have been thinking the same. This seems to be what the people want, they don't want a checks and balances system, they want winner take all, and all the spoils that come with it.
NOT at the expense of compromising our national security with an impaired alcoholic!
It’s like John Gotti was elected and is now putting his team in place. It might be perfectly legal and democratic. But it’s not sensible. Or sustaining for the world. I keep coming back to it. Hitler was democratically elected by a larger minority of voting Germans than voted for Trump. After a decade of malfeasance by Hitler, Germans knew what they were getting. Just as Americans know what we are getting too. The consequences of Hitler was a world war and millions of dead.
We will see what happens, but this is perhaps an opportunity to fix the Republic following the carnage we will have to endure for the next 4 years.
Republicans would approve charles Manson? After all their president is a rapist, extortionist, business cheat, insurrectionist, etc. the approval is a farce. No behavior is too low for republicans
I heard numerous times today that Hegseth didn’t meet with Democrats before the hearing as he did with Republicans. What’s he afraid of? A lot harder to be accountable when you have to be face to face with someone versus hiding in front of a TV camera and just yammering BS
Wasn’t afraid of anything.
Confirmation completely ✅
Thanks for the "heads up", Chris, and thanks for your time and effort.
I have the upmost respect and admiration for Tammy Duckworth. HER voice is the one they should be listening to. IF he is elected, as you say he probably is, then I fear for the safety and security of our country.
Ernst is concerned about the 2026 primary; having a super-Trumpy opponent. Flip side is the general election. 2020 general wasn't a blowout for her, D candidate was in high 40s. If Ds run a strong candidate & finance the candidate, plus the usual party flip in midterm elections-Democrats could pick up a Senate seat. Bottom line: she's in a tough position - if she focuses on MAGA for the primary, can she snap back to win the general?
Yes, her political prospects are much more important than national security. This is how tyrants rule.
Why didn't he meet with any of the Democratic senators on the committee except the ranking member?
Because he could and will pay no price.
Seeing reports that Ernst & Collins wouldn’t meet with Hegseth’s accuser to get her side. A big tell how these hearings will go.
There was no doubt from the beginning. This was a waste of time.