Rep Deutch questions AG Barr

Watch how every other Democratic Representative questions Attorney General William Barr, then watch Rep. Ted Deutch question, A.G. Barr. Notice the key differences? Does the majority spend the lion’s share of their allotted time pontificating rather than isolating a specific area of inquiry? The 111th Congress comprises 225 total (168 Representatives and 57 Senators) who list the law as their former occupation. William Barr comported himself well yesterday. William Barr was humble. William Barr looked calm and almost cherubic. He was coached well for telegenic. Optics did not fair well for the Democratic Representatives who chose to lecture A.G. Barr. A rare opportunity to question A.G. Barr is not one to be wasted on appealing to your base. Choose wisely. Lecturing the witness only made the witness (see A.G. Barr) look like a victim. I blame Democratic leadership. Imagine if the Democrats each chose a specific area of inquiry and, like any effective trial attorney, questioned A.G. Barr on this specific area of interest. Material is abundant (meat to chew). Imagine if each representative questioned A.G. Barr as Rep. Ted Deutch did?

Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., asked Attorney General William Barr about the process leading up to the sentencing of Roger Stone, a close ally of President Donald Trump, convicted of seven felony counts last year. At one point in the House Judiciary hearing, Deutch questioned how Stone’s health or age factored into Barr’s decision to recommend a lower sentence for Stone.
“Health is to be considered only for an extraordinary physical impairment,” Deutch said, citing a department guideline. “Did that apply to Roger Stone?”
“Actually, I can’t reveal all the information,” Barr said.
When asked about the justification for considering Stone’s age, Barr said, “the judge agreed with me.”
Deutch questioned Barr during a committee hearing examining whether the attorney general has inappropriately politicized the Justice Department. Democrats launched the investigation earlier this year over Barr’s handling of the case against Stone, whose 40-month prison sentence was commuted by the president this month. Democrats have since expanded their probe to several subsequent episodes in which they believe Barr is working for Trump’s own benefit.

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All of the Mueller report’s major findings in less than 30 minutes

When special counsel Robert Mueller broke his silence in May, his main point was that his long-awaited report spoke for itself. But the report is 448 pages long. So Lisa Desjardins and William Brangham decided to dig into what the findings say – and what they don’t. Here, in less than 30 minutes, are all of the most important points from the Mueller report.

Note: This report has been corrected to remove a reference to Carter Page being paid for delivering a speech in Russia. Page received travel, lodging, and meals on his trip, but there is no evidence he was paid.

WATCH: Rep. Deutch and Barr spar over whether Roger Stone case was treated differently

Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., asked Attorney General William Barr about the process leading up to the sentencing of Roger Stone, a close ally of President Donald Trump who was convicted of seven felony counts last year. At one point in the House Judiciary hearing, Deutch questioned how Stone’s health or age factored into Barr’s decision to recommend a lower sentence for Stone.
“Health is to be considered only for an extraordinary physical impairment,” Deutch said, citing a department guideline. “Did that apply to Roger Stone?”
“Actually, I can’t reveal all the information,” Barr said.
When asked about the justification for considering Stone’s age, Barr said, “the judge agreed with me.”
Deutch questioned Barr during a committee hearing examining whether the attorney general has inappropriately politicized the Justice Department. Democrats launched the investigation earlier this year over Barr’s handling of the case against Stone, whose 40-month prison sentence was commuted by the president this month. Democrats have since expanded their probe to several subsequent episodes in which they believe Barr is working for Trump’s own benefit.

Ted Deutch questions A.G. Barr
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Difficult to resist chastising, pontification, and diatribes (appealing to the base) when confronting obstinant, stubbornly arrogant individuals like A.G. Barr. Rep Charlie Crist demonstrates a masterclass in questioning obdurate individuals like the aforementioned A.G. Barr. This line of questioning should be required for every Democrat (most especially Congressional leaders) to question those who are experts at hiding the truth.

Another shining example of effective inquiries is with slippery A.G. Barr. Rep. Charlie Crist has the additional benefit of genuine Southern gentility (notice the intermittent, Br’er Rabbit pregnant pause). See how he defers by using the abridged title of General when addressing questions to Attorney General Barr. A subtly effective Barr inquiry from a former Republican, Florida Attorney General, and Governor of Florida.

Compare the key differences between Rep. Crist and Rep. Deutch’s questioning styles and substance. Did Crist maintain composure throughout and still gain valuable insights? Now ask yourself if Deutch could learn a thing or two in holding power and respect throughout without blowing your buried lead or losing your cool.

WATCH: Barr ‘can’t answer what Mueller meant in concluding Trump wasn’t exonerated

Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., asked U.S. Attorney General William Barr to explain what he meant when he wrote in his letter to Congress that special counsel Robert Mueller’s report does not exonerate President Donald Trump on the question of obstruction of justice. Barr demurred, saying: “That’s a statement made by the special counsel.” Barr said he couldn’t comment further until the report has been released. What Mueller meant by exonerate “is really a question that I can’t answer,” Barr said.

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“My opinion then and now is that the election was not stolen by fraud,” Barr said.

 

Whitehouse Questions Barr on the Mueller Report

As the U.S. Senator from Rhode Island & before that as R.I.’s Attorney General & U.S. Attorney, Sheldon Whitehouse has focused on the well-being of families, children, & seniors; protecting consumers; helping small businesses grow & creating jobs.