Last week, Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, decided to act tough and bring his show to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s town. Jordan also issued a subpoena to former assistant DA Mark Pomerantz, who made a public issue of his resignation when the newly elected Bragg passed on indicting Donald Trump on charges Pomerantz had been investigating. Those charges, which involved manipulation of property values for tax, insurance, and loan purposes, are not included in Bragg’s indictment. Pomerantz wrote a book and went on a speaking tour, and now, because of that, Jordan says he can’t ignore a Congressional subpoena (cc: Mike Pence).
I was sitting in my car scrolling through my You Tube feed when I ran across the Meidas Touch(MTN)clip about DA Bragg’s 50 page response to that pissant Gym Jordan. If I could have danced in my car, I would have busted a move right then and there. Anyone who has sold Alvin Bragg short, I think will be singing a different tune before this is all over. Enough is enough. How Mr Bragg has had the patience to hold out this long is beyond me. It certainly is funny that republicans are all about “states rights” until they aren’t. It feels like we’re living in 1859 instead of 2023. Thanks Joyce for your informative post. I look forward to everything you write.
It's easy to feel outrage, but your calm, factual delineation of the facts brings me back to my senses. I always benefit from your grounded views. Your newsletter is a north star for me, recognizing the effort you put in to produce these missives so regularly.
Jim Jordan is loud, brash and likes to push people around with “Gotcha” questions. His sole purpose seems to be to sow dissension and animosity between the parties. Hopefully this pushback from Attorney Bragg will result in Jordan being disciplined by his fellow lawmakers. It’s worth noting that Jordan isn’t even a lawyer.
Ted Boutrous and other Gibson Dunn attorneys are on team Bragg. Jorden is likely to be unacquainted with a legal product of this caliber. The complaint asks for attorneys’ fees. Ol’ Jimbo is likely to pass out when he hears about Ted’s hourly rate for NYC. Fine start to the week for the good guys.
Aaand Bragg fades back for a long pass and is being blitzed by the Jones gallery. He's weaving right. He's weaving left. But we should be confident of victory because Bragg is deft with the law and accurate in his aim. It's Jordan who's trying a Hail Mary pass without a clear target, because he doesn't realize he should be playing defense. Jones really doesn't know what he doesn't know.
Gym Jordan & other Republicans have proven over and over again to all of us that they have no ideas on how they can help their constituents' lives to be improved. They have zero ideas unless it is to interfere with actual legislation brought by Democrats or to put up roadblocks when the President is trying to fill slots in the government positions vacated by the trump administration. This is one problem that must be solved, as it hurts the nation as a whole! Part of the Democrats message should be that these inactions by Republicans are endangering the nation. It is not hubris, and they get no medals for this obstruction. It is almost elementary school b.s. I am happy DA Bragg is handling his business so well. Praying that DOJ stands up and strikes down the Amarillo Judge's decision to put the last option for a medical abortion for women out to pasture. These activist judges should be restricted from handling cases out of their jurisdictions, imho. There are so MANY examples of why Republicans should NEVER win an election again in this country that it continues to boggle my mind at just who in their right mind would entertain the notion that these liars, cheats, and thieves be allowed anywhere near a seat in Congress or the Senate. I rest my case.
I was sitting in my car scrolling through my You Tube feed when I ran across the Meidas Touch(MTN)clip about DA Bragg’s 50 page response to that pissant Gym Jordan. If I could have danced in my car, I would have busted a move right then and there. Anyone who has sold Alvin Bragg short, I think will be singing a different tune before this is all over. Enough is enough. How Mr Bragg has had the patience to hold out this long is beyond me. It certainly is funny that republicans are all about “states rights” until they aren’t. It feels like we’re living in 1859 instead of 2023. Thanks Joyce for your informative post. I look forward to everything you write.
It's easy to feel outrage, but your calm, factual delineation of the facts brings me back to my senses. I always benefit from your grounded views. Your newsletter is a north star for me, recognizing the effort you put in to produce these missives so regularly.
Jim Jordan is loud, brash and likes to push people around with “Gotcha” questions. His sole purpose seems to be to sow dissension and animosity between the parties. Hopefully this pushback from Attorney Bragg will result in Jordan being disciplined by his fellow lawmakers. It’s worth noting that Jordan isn’t even a lawyer.
Wow your explanation is outstanding!!!
I’m really grateful to you ✅ Marsha
Worth my membership!!!
Thank you again for these explanations. It's all so exhausting.
Even I know more about governmental and legal protocol than Jim Jordan. He ain’t right, Sister.
Ted Boutrous and other Gibson Dunn attorneys are on team Bragg. Jorden is likely to be unacquainted with a legal product of this caliber. The complaint asks for attorneys’ fees. Ol’ Jimbo is likely to pass out when he hears about Ted’s hourly rate for NYC. Fine start to the week for the good guys.
I hope Bragg drags Jordan, and the rest of the GOP idiots on that committee through the dirt. Makes them all look like the fools they are.
Great explanation, thank you Joyce and yes we are in this together.👏👏👏⚖️⚖️❤️❤️
Aaand Bragg fades back for a long pass and is being blitzed by the Jones gallery. He's weaving right. He's weaving left. But we should be confident of victory because Bragg is deft with the law and accurate in his aim. It's Jordan who's trying a Hail Mary pass without a clear target, because he doesn't realize he should be playing defense. Jones really doesn't know what he doesn't know.
Thank you. So timely and detailed.
What a time we live in when "Not an Aileen Cannon" is a recognizable piece of lexicon.
Thanks for the help sorting this out. And thanks for the full documentation.
Well I hope that the (dis) Honorable Jim Jordan gets the the "New York" welcome that he truly has earned and deserves.....
Well said!
Excellent Joyce! So greatful you keep us informed in these over the top lawyer “things”😎👍🌈
Gym Jordan & other Republicans have proven over and over again to all of us that they have no ideas on how they can help their constituents' lives to be improved. They have zero ideas unless it is to interfere with actual legislation brought by Democrats or to put up roadblocks when the President is trying to fill slots in the government positions vacated by the trump administration. This is one problem that must be solved, as it hurts the nation as a whole! Part of the Democrats message should be that these inactions by Republicans are endangering the nation. It is not hubris, and they get no medals for this obstruction. It is almost elementary school b.s. I am happy DA Bragg is handling his business so well. Praying that DOJ stands up and strikes down the Amarillo Judge's decision to put the last option for a medical abortion for women out to pasture. These activist judges should be restricted from handling cases out of their jurisdictions, imho. There are so MANY examples of why Republicans should NEVER win an election again in this country that it continues to boggle my mind at just who in their right mind would entertain the notion that these liars, cheats, and thieves be allowed anywhere near a seat in Congress or the Senate. I rest my case.