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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017

      Big 9-person panel is up first this morning.pic.twitter.com/wJpibKzrSi

      1 reply 8 retweets 26 likes
    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Chair Grassley has gaveled us in, the 2nd day of Jeff Sessions' confirmation hearing has begun.

      1 reply 7 retweets 12 likes
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017

      Grassley says Sessions showed yesterday that he is well-prepared and got the hearing going.

      6:44 AM - 11 Jan 2017
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Whitehouse, acting ranking member, reiterates Dem general opposition to holding hearings before ethics checks are done.

          2 replies 10 retweets 13 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Opening statements from the panel, then a round of questions from member (7 minutes per member).

          1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here is this morning's panel. Mukasey is speaking first.pic.twitter.com/rSOlMdg1G2

          1 reply 8 retweets 7 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Oscar Vazquez, a former DREAMer & veteran, shared his story. Peter Kirsanow is up now, discussing his review of Sessions' civil rts record.

          1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Kirsanow says Sessions' civil rights record has been "mischaracterized," first noting resolutions and bills Sessions has backed.

          1 reply 2 retweets 4 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          "No one has been more engaged" in advancing the role of "black workers in this country," Kirsanow says of Sessions.

          2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Amita Swadhin discusses the Access Hollywood video, says many sexual assault survivors like her were triggered by the video.

          1 reply 3 retweets 9 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Swadhin discusses Sessions' initial response that he did not think the comments constituted sexual assault, says he should not be confirmed.

          1 reply 8 retweets 18 likes
        10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Swadhin highlights anti-LGBT sexual assault and other violence, noting there have been two killings of trans women of color already this yr.

          1 reply 8 retweets 17 likes
        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Jayann Sepich, whose daughter was killed, talks about her work on DNA Saves — and how Sessions has supported crime victims.

          1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
        12. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Cornell Brooks, president of the NAACP, is up, says Sessions has shown a "fundamental disregard" for key aspects of DOJ's mission.

          1 reply 8 retweets 19 likes
        13. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Brooks: Sessions' questions about consent decrees & support for mand mins is bad, but record of voting rights is "perhaps most disturbing."

          1 reply 6 retweets 8 likes
        14. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Now up, the head of the FOP, Chuck Canterbury: "I've never testified with more optimism" than I am for Sessions.

          3 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
        15. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Canterbury discusses Sessions' "leadership" on support for asset forfeiture programs.

          2 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        16. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          ACLU's David Cole: We believe Sen. Sessions' record raises serious questions" on whether he would be an AG for "all people."

          1 reply 15 retweets 21 likes
        17. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Cole, noting ACLU rarely testifies in such hearings, says he's doing so here b/c of Sessions' actions as a prosecutor & record as a senator.

          1 reply 11 retweets 14 likes
        18. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          On voting rights, Cole says Sessions called Shelby County decision "a good day for the South." Also: He has called Islam a "toxic ideology."

          1 reply 15 retweets 15 likes
        19. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Cole says Sessions past racist comments and ethical issues would lead senators to question whether he should be an intern.

          1 reply 13 retweets 19 likes
        20. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Larry Thompson, former deputy AG in George W. Bush administration, is up now. On Sessions, he'll "vigorously" and fairly enforce the laws.

          2 replies 2 retweets 2 likes
        21. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Thompson: Trad'l role of federal law enforcement will maintain its independence under Sessions. Sessions will help law enf keep ppl safe.

          2 replies 2 retweets 2 likes
        22. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Larry Thompson talking with Sen. Orrin Hatch before today's hearing.pic.twitter.com/x8lKluBQvG

          1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
        23. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Mukasey says he has no doubt Sessions will provide leadership for the Justice Dep't that is independent from the White House.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        24. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          "He'll be able to serve us well," FOP head Canterbury says of Sessions.

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
        25. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Kirsanow: Indictment in voting fraud case Sessions is criticized over shows it was two divergent groups of Dems that led to investigation.

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
        26. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Hatch: Can an AG enforce laws that he personally opposes? Mukasey: Yes. [This was not the most probing question of the day.]

          2 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        27. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Durbin asking Mukasey about Russia allegations and what happens if you get a call from the White House?

          1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
        28. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Mukasey: "The Department will pursue its agenda as already set." Durbin: AG is independent? Mukasey: "Yes."

          1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
        29. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          As to the FBI, Mukasey says, "The FBI director works with the Attorney General."

          1 reply 1 retweet 6 likes
        30. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Durbin: If there is an investigation under way, Sessions could stop it? Mukasey: "Yes."

          1 reply 11 retweets 11 likes
        31. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Cornyn basically says Sessions has had so many votes & senators have served w/ him so long, but folks are focusing on so few things.

          1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
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