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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson cannot be that "unaware" of the scholarships, and how people receive them. When it comes time for re-election, the voters should let her know how they really feel about her. She is a crook, just like most politicians before her!!! And it looks like she is teaching her family well.
By the way, falsifying Black Caucus records...isn't that a federal crime? Bring the feds in to prosecute and see what happens. These politicians are a joke.
Thanks, Anderson. I love watching your show.
She couldn't run fast enough....
Seems as though, the Gov. forgot to write her notes her hands.
State of Arizona's governor say they are moving forward? Violating the sacred bill of rights and say she did what was "right"? Come on dudes from arizona... vote on someone who respects human rights
Ms. Jan Brewer was lost for words...overwhelmed perhaps. Cut her come slack! lol
There was that "have did" again. I also loved the chuckle when she went blank.
Re Raw Politics: 😀
'We have duhhhhh............'
What happened to the governor? A medical problem, a breakdown, overmedicated? Lost her place in the teleprompter?
Wow did she choke or what?
Humm, that behavior makes her look like she is under the influence or something (or maybe needing the "something") Sorry... It is too bizarre...
there was a ad that was inaccurate they said that the BP oil spill only lasted weeks but really lasted months
Where did Gov. Brewer think she was?
Where there is one oil explosion, there will be other oil explosions. Just like the mines.
Wow. That Arizona Governor is just downright scary. Why she brought up decapitations and then refused to answer questions about her claims during her debate is just too bizarre. That, and losing her train of thought in the middle of the debate was beyond weird!
Wow ,,,I couldn,t believe it when I watched the news today and heard another oil rig fire. Thank God everyone was safe.....
BP spent 90 mil. on advertising on ads that most of us didn't even want to see and I don't think it helped their image at all.
@Samantha Rowley – Nashville, TN, "Agree with James Carville that the energy/oil field is "insufficiently regulated".
That is because their lobbyists are "in bed" with the federal government.
she sounded like a fool..
I am glad we do not have this type of corruption up here in Canada:(
Another example of how a Congress member believes they are above the law .......we did not vote for you nor will we. SHAME ON YOU!
I think BP made a lot of mistakes from the get go with this crisis. However, from a marketing / PR point of view... I think they need to spend some money on their image. They are trying to make amends with different claims and I truely do believe BP is finally taking some responsibility.... The funds used in self-promotion are just telling the story of how they are trying to get back right.
@Mike, formerly from Syracuse "2.5 GPA is pretty low."
That's what I said when I first heard. Awarding mediocrity, that's something.
@David, Indiana
"That is a conflict of interest, but it is possible that the forms were filled out not carefully enough."
I think that if it happened once, it would be possible to say that it was a mistake, however those forms were filled out 23 times, and her family members, etc. also signed off on them. They lied when it asked them if they were a member of the family, etc.
Agree with James Carville that the energy/oil field is "insufficiently regulated". I was shocked to hear another platform exploded today...was concerned this was another BP incident, but it belongs to another energy company. Although a risky job, I wonder how many other rigs in the Gulf are susceptible to disaster?
I'm glad to see James Carville backing off a little on the moratorium issue. I know this is hard for him to do because he cares so much for the area and the hit they are taking on their economy and way of life from the spill. Also, it's no surprise to me that BP hasn't kept up their promises.
Is the scholarship money donated or tax dollars. If tax dollars, the people who lied need to be prosecuted.
The Congresswoman's Logic is flawed if you take money from someone just because you pay them back it is still wrong
lock the responsibles for the spill in jail... violating our right of a normal environment... shame shame
There is no way that She or ANYONE in her family or office, filling out the forms, DID NOT know they weren't related. When she approved the forms, she KNEW. And paying the money back after getting caught, doesn't excuse the actions. If she or her staff, aren't reading everything she signs, how can she be a qualified representative for the people???
If the documents are "missing", how did Rep. Johnson know how much to repay?! Did she just take somebody's word for it and write the cheque??
i don't understand why everyone keeps saying "closing off the well for good" and taking it seriously. do people seriously believe that the oil companies are going to never try to access that oil again? of course they will – it is just a matter of when. that well will be accessed again at some point – it is kind of a no-brainer, isn't it?
Let's not solely point the finger at BP for spending that much $ on PR without also pointing the finger at all the cable channels that aired the commercials! They're in it too.
Well, I guess BP knows how to take care of their image. Claims are still piled up yet they still want us to believe they are the "good guys".
I would like to know, are we prepared to reduce our energy demand? That seems to be what it will take to really address the problems associated with offshore drilling.
I love James Carville~ He's so sav vy!
I think it's time for these oil companies to start taking responsibility for the safety of their people and rigs
Rep. Johnson send her to jail! Let's start locking these criminals up. Ignorance is no excuse.
the corruption doesnt surprise me, but I am always humbled at the one voice that decides to speak up about the wrong doings and go public.
Re BP: Have they paid all the claims, AC? They have that much to spend on self-promotion 🙁
What? Another oil rig explosion! Surprise, surprise!
*Even is she really didn't know the rules for the scholarship, it was an obvious unethical decision. She showed favoritism for her relatives and unfortunately students who were actually in her district were unfairly overlooked. She claims to take responsiblity, but her apparent denial and ignorance on the matter proves otherwise.
Another oil rig explosion? This is getting ridiculous......
Is there any chance that Rep. Johnson will be removed from office?
Will there be legal charges brought up on her or members of her family who also lied?
and by the way........what else is Bernice Johnson stealing?????? Anderson Cooper.... I was right there with you & I know how hard it was for you to keep your cool with such a MANIPULATIVE THIEF!!!
Amy
pertaining to the scholarships given to the kids this woman knew the rules and the kids knew they were related. shame on her.. so many kids out there are trying so hard to get a scholarship are unable to get through and some liars uses their power to do what the hell they want to ... shame on u woman!!!!
If the Congresswoman was elected from her district for 9 terms, is it likely that the majority of her district voters will turn her out? It is likely that she has been doing something positive fot the district overall.
Unfortunately, it is the voters in their local districts who usually elect and reelect candidates who represent the lowest common denominator of what their parties place before them. Perhaps that is why we see less statesmanship ,openness and ethics and more political hacks.
Amazing, just another reason we need term limits. to many special interest groups that manipulate.
Bad night for the Governor. I think her mind just went blank while on camera. Is that your worst nightmare? Maybe it's the bright lights...the bad sandwich...who knows.
That is a conflict of interest, but it is possible that the forms were filled out not carefully enough. Even so a conflict of interest as far as eligilbilty to apply for the scholarship. Repaying the disbursed scholarship funds is a good step. As is seeing to it that the CBC policy is adhered to.
How can a woman in Johnsons position go on national TV and
claim such ignorance ?
She should be run out of office