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    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017

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

      7:49 AM - 11 Jan 2017
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        2. 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
        3. 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
        4. 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
        5. 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
        6. 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
        7. 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
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Cornyn asks Canterbury about law enforcement dealing w mental health issues. Canterbury: State/local $$$ for mental health has diminished.

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

          Canterbury: Law enforcement as the first line against addressing mental health is tough. "We'll never have the training" necessary for this.

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

          "Torture is not an American value," the first protester of the day at the Sessions hearing says.pic.twitter.com/yOJ1V4pguB

          1 reply 22 retweets 60 likes
        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Franken asks if ~anyone~ on the panel has evidence of millions of fraudulently case votes in this election. Silence from the panel.

          1 reply 15 retweets 31 likes
        12. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Graham's counter to Franken's question, asks panelists to speak up if there are NO fraudulent votes cast. No one speaks up at first.

          1 reply 2 retweets 5 likes
        13. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Brooks then speaks up, saying there are so few cases of voter fraud that it is basically zero.

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

          Graham questions why GOP gets bad NAACP scores, while Dems get good scores. Graham says it's odd, adds, "It speaks for itself."

          1 reply 3 retweets 5 likes
        15. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          "Maybe we're all wrong, you're all right," Graham adds, but says that he doesn't think so.

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

          Brooks, re: Sessions & voting suppression. "We have no way to be confident ... that he would do all that is necessary" to protect the vote.

          2 replies 2 retweets 14 likes
        17. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 11 Jan 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Cole says Sessions has shown "a failure to recognize discrimination."

          0 replies 3 retweets 8 likes
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