Rep. Jamie Raskin takes on MAGA Extremists.
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🗓️ 16 January 2024
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Congressman Jamie Raskin (D) MD is in the forefront of holding the MAGA extremist Republicans in Congress to account. Making his fourth appearance on the Bill Press Pod, they discussed Hunter Biden and the House Oversight Committee. Raskin explained that Hunter Biden had been subpoenaed by the committee and had initially agreed to appear for a committee hearing, but the committee later changed the terms to a closed-door deposition. Raskin argued that Hunter Biden had been willing to participate but wanted the proceedings to be public due to concerns about the committee's handling of closed-room depositions. Raskin also discussed the Republican push to impeach President Joe Biden, stating that they have no case and that it is a humiliation to their party. He emphasized the importance of the 2024 election, describing it as a choice between a government that serves the common good and one that prioritizes private self-enrichment. Raskin highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change and the need for Democrats to take action.
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| 1:06.0 | Hello, friends and neighbors. Good to see you again on the Bill Press pod. Welcome back. |
| 1:14.4 | While the Iowa caucuses are now over, thank God. Of course, that means we have lots to talk about on this Friday's roundtable. |
| 1:19.6 | But meanwhile, it's the same old slog here in the House of Representatives, |
| 1:23.6 | with extremist members of the Freedom Caucus running the show and demanding to shut down the government unless Congress cuts off all-age Ukraine and sends |
| 1:29.3 | troops to the border. Meanwhile, they've put all their energies into pursuing Hunter Biden, |
| 1:36.4 | impeaching Joe Biden, and impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Maroccus. |
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