"Jackson noted twice in her order that two of the topics Paul Manafort lied about, Kilimnik and payments he received for his legal bills were "material to the investigation." Manafort is still bound by what he agreed to in the plea, so he will not be able to retract his guilty pleas. But the finding frees Mueller's office from its contractual obligations in the plea, like asking for a reduced sentence for him because of his cooperation."
"Prosecutors have said they don't have plans at this time to bring additional charges against Manafort. But the finding Wednesday that Manafort misled prosecutors brings additional detractions into his upcoming sentencings. He will ultimately receive two sentences that could total decades in prison, one for the financial convictions and one for the guilty plea."
I fully expect that Trump will throw Manafort (and anyone else not a close family member) to the wolves in hopes that it will distract or sate them. I don't see it working.
Early Odds for the Democratic Vice Presidential Pick February 13, 2019 By Taegan Goddard
Nate Silver thinks Beto O’Rourke has the best shot at being someone’s running mate on the 2020 Democratic ticket.
“Here’s why: 1) There’s about a 55 percent chance (per Betfair) that the nominee will not be a white dude. 2) If the nominee is not a white dude, the VP probably will be a white dude. 3) The other white dudes are too old (Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders) or would cost Democrats a Senate seat (Sherrod Brown). Hence, Beto.”
I hear Rep. Eric Michael Swalwell, from over your neck of the woods, is soon to announce as a candidate for President. He's in his 4th term and is on Judiciary. Seems a decent chap; what's your take on him? Might be okay as VP? I don't imagine he has a ton of foreign policy experience, though.
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That's pretty much my reaction too, Bill. *goofy grin*
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/13/politics/paul-manafort-robert-mueller/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3gqVPWDjW0DUwnSPOmX-GId3ETKXZ-TgnChtVE0dEwPbeWpjtI0HKn2JY
ReplyDelete"Jackson noted twice in her order that two of the topics Paul Manafort lied about, Kilimnik and payments he received for his legal bills were "material to the investigation."
Manafort is still bound by what he agreed to in the plea, so he will not be able to retract his guilty pleas. But the finding frees Mueller's office from its contractual obligations in the plea, like asking for a reduced sentence for him because of his cooperation."
"Prosecutors have said they don't have plans at this time to bring additional charges against Manafort. But the finding Wednesday that Manafort misled prosecutors brings additional detractions into his upcoming sentencings. He will ultimately receive two sentences that could total decades in prison, one for the financial convictions and one for the guilty plea."
I fully expect that Trump will throw Manafort (and anyone else not a close family member) to the wolves in hopes that it will distract or sate them. I don't see it working.
DeleteEarly Odds for the Democratic Vice Presidential Pick
ReplyDeleteFebruary 13, 2019 By Taegan Goddard
Nate Silver thinks Beto O’Rourke has the best shot at being someone’s running mate on the 2020 Democratic ticket.
“Here’s why: 1) There’s about a 55 percent chance (per Betfair) that the nominee will not be a white dude. 2) If the nominee is not a white dude, the VP probably will be a white dude. 3) The other white dudes are too old (Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders) or would cost Democrats a Senate seat (Sherrod Brown). Hence, Beto.”
Well, it's worthy of consideration, certainly!
I hear Rep. Eric Michael Swalwell, from over your neck of the woods, is soon to announce as a candidate for President. He's in his 4th term and is on Judiciary. Seems a decent chap; what's your take on him? Might be okay as VP? I don't imagine he has a ton of foreign policy experience, though.
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ReplyDeleteWanted to let everyone know that I'll be at a convention the next four days and won't be around.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, and travel safely, Bill
ReplyDeleteHave fun, Bill! :-)
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