With a growing number of Trump-loyal Republicans looking to throw her out of House leadership, Republican Rep. Liz Cheney penned an opinion piece blasting her party and warning them for their devotion to Trump's 'Big Lie' that he won the 2020 election. Carol Leonnig and David Jolly join to discuss.
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She is right. And courageous. And she knows that Mr Pinocchio in chief reinvented himself as a republican to hide his secrets and for his benefit.
Regardless of any political disagreements we have with her, she deserves our support. She is, merely by forcing them to murder her, rather than committing political suicide, shining a powerful spotlight on GOP utter corruption. The founding myth of the GOP is now a LIE and she refuses to lie. They are a personality cult, which she refuses to join. They use threats, and actual violence to get their way, and she condemns that. They are anti-science, anti-truth, anti-logic, and she will not subscribe to that. They are Fascist in all but name, and she’s seen the face of Franco, Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin, up close, in the face of trump. She knows our Democracy is under siege, and she will not betray America. She deserves our support, regardless of her, “politics.” This is about so much more. ✌️👍
@Ash Roskell I agree with you entirely. Thank you for your answer. Be well and safe
She is *ONLY* correct in her stance against the “Big Lie” and the danger that Fat Donnie Dump posed and still poses to this country. The rest of her blather was complete GOP gibberish. In just over 3 months President Biden has turned our economy around. WHEN the GOP are in the WH they wreck economies, and Democrats then come in and repair.
We need a Three-Party system. We know for a FACT that a two-party system does not work.
Two parties are simply not enough to meet all requirements for a real, full democracy. That’s why America is officially classified as an “incomplete democracy”. Sad but true.
@RogerWilco The Weimar republic in Germany had proportional representation and the Nazis rose to power via the ballot box. The UK has a first past the post system and has been remarkably resistant against rabble rousing demagoguery. You guys in the ex-colonies have a Constitution written by slave owners that is strong enough to lead to abolition of slavery. You are in there with a fair chance. A lot will depend on the left wing of the Democratic party: will they have the wisdom to refrain from too radical policies and driving conservative America further into the arms of that proto-Hitler? Don’t forget that many decent Germans thought that the Nazis had some valid points. Not everyone has the sophistication of Liz Cheney who probably agrees with 90% of Trump’s political agenda but sees the man for what he is: a proto-Hitler. Trump himself is uninterested in politics. He is only interested in himself. A classical narcissistic personality disorder who cannot ever admit he is a LOSER. I am afraid that your justice system will have to do the job. LOCK HIM UP.
@Amos Wittenberg But, we could do a Hybrid system that keeps the Senate how it is and switching the House of Representatives to a proportional system.
We need difference of opinion and policies. Not my way or the highway. Bipartisan means compromise.
Man you got that right
McConnell admits no matter what he will always fight and block democrats. No matter what it has to do with.
Yeah that really helps America and it’s people.
Why do they think half of the people are their enemies? And they scream the other side doesn’t want to work with them. I wonder why?
You would think if one was spared from Pollio, he would try to be a decent human; so his last year’s of life and after shall be the same hellish conditions he prescribed for those he hate’s.
He said he was going to block the administration.
Actually, I think the number is more than half of the people. They gain. new energies everyday by their disregard of our democracy and their cult obsession with DJT.
Oops, that was they gain new “enemies” every day!
Now THERES an Election that needs looking into
The real question is… WHEN ARE REPUBLICANS GONNA PUT OUR COUNTRY IN FRONT OF PARTY???😡😤
NEVER! They are the Jim Crowe Party now! That’s what the people are going to have to deal with!
Only when this gang is ousted and some new honest ones are elected. Is there such a thing in the GOP?
Not until they Stop regarding This Country as THEIRS
They have no interest in serving or protecting the people. They care ONLY about power.
NEVER…….
We are witnessing a “cleansing” of the Republican Party of people loyal to the Constitution; Romney, Cheney, Kinzinger and others loyal to the Constitution will be slowly ousted and ostracized from their party. I shudder to think that if Trump ever returns, the same “cleansing” will happen to the whole country.
They all need to go.
Those loyal to the constitution should form a take our party back party. If you look at the situation Trump is the third party.
EXACTLY– This must be stopped for DEMOCRACY sake!!!!
@deborah b we are a constitional republic
Another of the 20,000 reasons why I left the Dem-o-Lunatic party.
Liz Cheney is strong enough to absorb all the retaliation coming her way. She does what many Republicans are afraid to do.
She already lost.
@Heartthrobber noop
What is the council of 300 ? Why are they so powerful around the world?
@HSis a Russian Troll.
Oops, not so fast….Donald J. Trump
11:45am May 5, 2021
Liz Cheney is a warmongering fool who has no business in Republican Party Leadership. We want leaders who believe in the Make America Great Again movement, and prioritize the values of America First. Elise Stefanik is a far superior choice, and she has my COMPLETE and TOTAL endorsement for GOP Conference Chair. Elise is a tough and smart communicator!
Republicans talk about Cancel Culture but Cancel anyone who goes against their beliefs.
History is indeed watching. Lincoln would be proud of Liz Cheney.
Te he, he’s back….Donald J. Trump
11:45am May 5, 2021
Liz Cheney is a warmongering fool who has no business in Republican Party Leadership. We want leaders who believe in the Make America Great Again movement, and prioritize the values of America First. Elise Stefanik is a far superior choice, and she has my COMPLETE and TOTAL endorsement for GOP Conference Chair. Elise is a tough and smart communicator!
@Drought Tolerant BINGO WAS HIS NAME !
Lincoln would be proud of Cheney and looking for JW Booth for a favor.
@mmi16 Quite conflicting….
Very much!;;;;;;
Cheney has more balls than any Republican man in Congress.
@Swan CSS , at least she knows a SICK LYING DEMON when she sees it.
@Swan CSS Trump lost. Keep crying. Your tears are delicious.
@Swan CSS no, actually she wants to take the republican party back which right now revolves around keeping one big fat orange turd happy. It’s a joke. I will never vote republican again until the trumpism bs is stomped out.
@Julian Rivera that their logic. Any one who isn’t a Trump idolator is their enemy.
Another of the 20,000 reasons why I left the Dem-o-Lunatic party.
Good for her! She dares say that the Emperor has no clothes.
Bye LIz.
@rbad thank you, now i have nightmares.
Don’t talk about Biden like that
I have been both a Democrat (for 25 yrs) and a Republican (for 4 yrs) in my life. Comparing the two side by side, I would say Democrats have absolutely no business leading our country in any way whatsoever!
Another of the 20,000 reasons why I left the Dem-o-Lunatic party.
McConnell outright states *again* that 100% of his focus is to block the Democrats – there is ZERO reason to seek bipartisanship – the Republicans don’t want it, and the Democrats (Ahem, Joe Manchin) better stop falling for their stall tactics.
@Darren Crouch there is a new vaxx coming out soon for your TDS. Bill Gates is on it and will make a fortune.
@Drought Tolerant Thanks for the heads up. Let me know how that works out for you and your family.
I have been both a Democrat (for 25 yrs) and a Republican (for 4 yrs) in my life. Comparing the two side by side, I would say Democrats have absolutely no business leading our country in any way whatsoever!
@Kevin Owens Thank you for your opinion, Kevin. However, as an independent my entire life, my assessment is that Republicans should not be in charge. So, I guess we offset each other at the ballot box.
Another of the 20,000 reasons why I left the Dem-o-Lunatic party.
If he had conceded like a normal human being, there would have been none of this rubbish, plus the seven people who died on Jan 6 would still be alive.
Trump has LIED ever since the day he announced his candidacy in 2015 – at a ever increasing frequency.
@Hermann Goring Wow you’re either a little child or you’re a bot
@Tammy Brothers I’ve no time to argue with minorities.
I have been both a Democrat (for 25 yrs) and a Republican (for 4 yrs) in my life. Comparing the two side by side, I would say Democrats have absolutely no business leading our country in any way whatsoever!
Another of the 20,000 reasons why I left the Dem-o-Lunatic party.
He can’t handle any criticism, he’s like a kid, who has been given everything all his life , the minute someone disagrees with his point of view, he turns into terrible 2 year old kid, spoiled
People of America, as you pack up and leave your burned out, destroyed, lawless Democrat run cities, please leave your blue votes behind. Do not bring your blue vote with you. Let those blue votes die with those dying cities.
@Kevin Owens lmao. Blue cities provide provide for red republican welfare cities and states clown. With out us y’all would be a third world country.
@Kevin Owens I have never read such a bizarrely backwards narrative. It is pretty obvious that you have never been in a discussion with anyone that has different views than yourself.
I have been both a Democrat (for 25 yrs) and a Republican (for 4 yrs) in my life. Comparing the two side by side, I would say Democrats have absolutely no business leading our country in any way whatsoever!
Another of the 20,000 reasons why I left the Dem-o-Lunatic party.
Just call it what it is: she’s sane and the others are just plain nuts!!!
@Jess Stuart Trump’s GOP knows they are a minority party so when a lot of citizens get out and vote, they lose.
look in the mirror I say I’m brainwashed , they lie to me and I’m mad at the republicans
Or….. she’s a despicable warmonger and the others are American nationalists.
@CLUELESS JOE for more reasons coming, Trump is gone
Donald J. Trump
11:45am May 5, 2021
Liz Cheney is a warmongering fool who has no business in Republican Party Leadership. We want leaders who believe in the Make America Great Again movement, and prioritize the values of America First. Elise Stefanik is a far superior choice, and she has my COMPLETE and TOTAL endorsement for GOP Conference Chair. Elise is a tough and smart communicator!
She is 100 percent correct, may she be protected from those below her.
The world is looking at America and wondering how the Looney tunes have taken over the asylum.
… Simple, by not seeing them as the true danger that they are.
@Kevin Owens
“… Only Sith deal in absolutes” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obama used to tell the American people, in round about ways, that America’s best days are behind us. He was simply warning us of the spread of Liberalism! And he was right! You hear that Libs….I’m admitting that Obama was right!!!
People of America, as you pack up and leave your burned out, destroyed, lawless Democrat run cities, please leave your blue votes behind. Do not bring your blue vote with you. Let those blue votes die with those dying cities.
@Eric Forsbergs It’s just that Trump always faced bankruptcy and possibly jail. He is one of those people who never faced any consequences, and now he has tens of millions morons willing to fight for him. i doubt he will ever face justice.
“Until Republicans return to reality and become responsible, they should not be trusted with power again.”
That’s been obvious for some time, the same warning I have been advocating, but it’s good that Rep. Maloney is amplifying that message. More Americans need to understand this.
I agree with you they can’t let thi man get back in to the white house it will be a nightmare frfrfr and why isn’t he in jail where is the Attorney general in New York who was supposed to lock him up where is everyone who was talking about justice i see nothing being done.5 months nothing ☹🤔🤨🤔🤨🤔🤨🤔🤨🤔🤨🤔🤨🤔☹
@Cheryl Palmer ~ Been wondering the same, myself. Why not just start out with the obstruction charges laid out in the Mueller Report? And when is SDNY going to prosecute Individual One?
How can Democrats be expected to work with republicans when they don’t accept reality. When your fellow senators foment their base into violence against Democrats . Why should Biden work with republicans who sought to overturn a democratic election and voted not certify his presidency. Until republicans can show their not seditious, treasonous liars no Democrats should work with them.
Trust insurrectionists? They don’t believe in a democracy and support Putin.
@Michael Hernandez ~ That’s an excellent question! One I keep asking myself. The answer is that they have no choice, really, if they wish to pass legislation that helps the American people.
For us Europeans, American politics is turning into one big Jerry Springer freak show.
😳😲💩…Yikes!!
True….🙊🙉🙈
I can see the analogy!😂💣😅
Yup, can I come over there and move in with you? lol
I am so embarrassed of the Republicans in America. It is truly discusting
So sorry.
It seems worse than the Jerry Springer show.
Mitch doesn’t even try to hide the fact that his entire focus is on stymying any progress. He said it, plain and clear.
@Brent Foster I think that it goes even further than that though. Mitch is against anything that doesn’t help himself or the most conservative views of the GOP. He is also against anything that could help those that are not him or the most conservative members of the GOP, even if that thing would not harm himself or those other ultra conservatives. Just trying to win but also hating if someone else gets a win that doesn’t harm him in the least.
What a waste who VOTED for MORON McConnell? Don’t let it happen again😢😢
@Noe Berengena he thinks he is but now somehow he has more power.
People of America, as you pack up and leave your burned out, destroyed, lawless Democrat run cities, please leave your blue votes behind. Do not bring your blue vote with you. Let those blue votes die with those dying cities.
@Kevin Owens sorry to inform you on this, but most cities are doing just fine, and the majority of Americans are not conservatives that are wildly afraid of any change.
You don‘t „need to be brave to defend basic principles“, you just need common sense and a spine.
Seems a marvel of modern science has occurred since the GOP is chock full of invertebrates 😉
Tell them and if they didn’t hear ,then you tell them again . Couldn’t have said it any better ,Fred R .
People of America, as you pack up and leave your burned out, destroyed, lawless Democrat run cities, please leave your blue votes behind. Do not bring your blue vote with you. Let those blue votes die with those dying cities.