• tamal3@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Yes, thanks to Ossoff. I’ve seen too many versions of this conversation where the representative lets the issue drop, as though assuming that they should back off and hope viewers got the point. This was much better done and Ossoff’s clear-headedness is a breath of fresh air.

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      4 days ago

      I loved this exchange:

      “I’m just trying to give you truthful and straightforward answe—“

      “No, sir, you’re being evasive and refusing to answer a simple ’yes’ or ‘no’ question. You’re not being straightforward at all.”

      That’s what he said right before he asked him if he thought it was embarrassing, not being able to answer. Called him right the fuck out, all nice and calm. Asshole‘s face was priceless.

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        4 days ago

        Its great that ossoff is holding their feet to the fire but I feel like some opportunities were missed here.

        When the guy said “I’ve already amswered”, ossoff should have e quoted his answer and said “your response was not an answer, it was a refusal to answer”.

        Then asked whether his answer would be theatrical because it contradicted Trump, or because it contradicted the electoral college.

        That said, it’s easy to come up with witty retorts here in the comfort of my arm chair, ossoff did great. I enjoy watching them avoid this question. They’re pathetic.

      • YouTalkinToMe@lemmy.wtf
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        4 days ago

        ”Let me sleep on it

        Baby, baby let me sleep on it

        Let me sleep on it

        I’ll give you an answer in the morning”