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Top Democrat tells Trump and Republicans to ‘lawyer up’ after US midterm defeats (www.theguardian.com)
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Robert Garcia, set to become oversight chair, vows to take on president while Senator Ron Wyden signals ‘subpoenas’

Robert Garcia, the Democratic congressman set to become the next chair of the oversight committee of the House of Representatives, had two words for Republicans on Tuesday evening: “Lawyer up.”

Garcia issued his statement as a blue wave appeared to take hold across the country after voters cast their ballots in the US midterm elections. Democrats retook control of the US Senate, and are widely expected to do the same in the House.

Ron Wyden, the Democratic senator poised to lead the Senate finance committee, also flexed on his potential future authority. “Subpoenas,” Wyden wrote on X.

With the Senate and House back in Democrats’ control, Garcia, Wyden and other congressional leaders will be able to lead and steer investigations into the US president, his allies and agenda.

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[–] 4 points 5 days ago (1 child)

Yeah I've been hearing a lot of similar about Booker, fair point. But I'm surprised you say Warren would be the same. She seems to be better, no? This is the first I've heard comparing her to establishment Dems.

Also note there are 6 other names on those lists, so no need to dismiss the whole discussion just because there's two you don't approve of. Notice I said "potential names" and asked for feedback.

Anything to weigh in about the others? Any names you'd like to see instead? Be a part of the discussion or don't, it's your choice, but don't try to be a conversation stopper.

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  • [–] -3 points 5 days ago*

    Fuck Warren the snake be glad when true progressive primary her and remove her from office. Fucking Republican under Regan only went Democratic when they moved to the right and rat fuck Bernie Sanders in the primary because Biden promised her VP. So fuck off with Warren will downvote any mention of her or post about her.

    Make it Bernie Sanders, no one says leader needs to be from the party. Only man in Senate can trust, or maybe one new guys but probably not going happen. In Congress AOC, or Omar be great choices.

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