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DC District Court judge forces the WH to re-new Acosta's credentials.

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November 16, 2018, 09:39 AM
Jimbo54
DC District Court judge forces the WH to re-new Acosta's credentials.
Federal judge in DC is forcing the Whitehouse to give that ass Acosta his press credentials back. It's unbelievable just how deep the swamp is in that town. Mad

Jim


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November 16, 2018, 09:40 AM
matai
The judge was appointed by Trump as well.

I don't really understand how it violates his 1st and 5th amendment rights.

I don't have a White House press pass, does that violate my rights?
November 16, 2018, 09:41 AM
matai
Also, if they just don't ever call on him to ask questions, will that violate his rights as well? Will a judge order Sarah Sanders and President Trump to call on him?
November 16, 2018, 09:47 AM
a1abdj
Then I demand my press pass too. Otherwise my rights have been violated.

Any forum lawyers wish to take my case?


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November 16, 2018, 09:48 AM
erj_pilot
Here's the horse Acosta rode in on...





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November 16, 2018, 09:50 AM
mbinky
Deny him access anyway. Cite national security. State that it is classified. Keep him out.

Have the intern file an assault charge. #MeToo
November 16, 2018, 09:50 AM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by matai:
The judge was appointed by Trump as well.

I don't really understand how it violates his 1st and 5th amendment rights.

I don't have a White House press pass, does that violate my rights?


I don't get it either. Trump isn't restricting CNN's ability to be represented, just an abusive reporter. I hope the administration pursues this to a higher court.

Jim


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November 16, 2018, 09:53 AM
Rick Lee
I'd like to see Trump yank all of CNN's WH credentials as part of a larger argument (before a higher court) that no company has a right to WH access just because they claim to be a new org. They already have limited seating in the briefing room and because of that have pool reporters that share with those who aren't in the rotation. The event where Acosta fought for the mic was not in that room, but the principle here is the same. If the POTUS can't control access to the WH, WTF can?


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November 16, 2018, 09:58 AM
smschulz
quote:
Originally posted by matai:
Also, if they just don't ever call on him to ask questions, will that violate his rights as well? Will a judge order Sarah Sanders and President Trump to call on him?


Just ignore him it would be worse that the ban for him.
November 16, 2018, 10:00 AM
Ryanp225
Maybe a group of conservatives should follow Acosta around day and night yelling and blowing whistles at him til he either leaves town or kills himself.
November 16, 2018, 10:01 AM
Sigmund
I predict the MSM will have a formal dinner and invent a new "Defender of the 1st Amendment" award for Acosta. Keynote speaker will be Dan Rather.
November 16, 2018, 10:02 AM
wcb6092
The courts have been ruining this country for a few decades now.


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November 16, 2018, 10:02 AM
bozman
Do away with Daily Briefings and Press Conferences.

There is no need for either of these anymore.

The President can accept questions in writing and give answers in writing if he wants to continue to interact with the press (fake news).

He can get his message out there and speak directly with the American people by simply tweeting, releasing videos on YouTube (or other platforms), publishing information on the White House website, holding rallies, etc.

He can also selectively give interviews to individual reporters and networks.

The press will report on these official statements and releases because they would have nothing else (except slimy anonymous sources).

I suspect he will not do this because he enjoys battling with and making reporters look stupid. But, doing the above will quickly show these assholes how irrelevant they really are and probably make them change their combative ways (if they want to actually ask a direct question of the President).


The "Boz"
November 16, 2018, 10:04 AM
RichardC
Unbelievable is right.

Maybe it should have been handled like an HR problem.
First misbehavior, warning.
Second misbehavior, written admonishment, with consequences spelled out.

Third transgression, FIRED , and CNN invited to send a civilized adult reporter.


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November 16, 2018, 10:06 AM
Rick Lee
The problem with the POTUS not being allowed to control access to the WH is that those with credentials can come in and walk around, talking to anyone who will see them. I don't know how strict it is in the West Wing these days, but remember that Bob Woodward met Deep Throat while sitting next to him in a waiting area there, while waiting for his appointment. Lots of great info to be gotten there without attending a press briefing. And we all know there are plenty of leakers in the WH. Their stock has probably just risen.


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November 16, 2018, 10:07 AM
Jimbo54
This judge wasn't vetted very well I'd say. I hope the rest of his appointments aren't as moronic.

Jim


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November 16, 2018, 10:09 AM
spunk639
Unfortunately there is precedent already set, if I'm not mistaken a 1977 Washington DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a similar issue from either the Ford or Nixon Administration ejecting a reporter, the Judge in this matter is following the guidance and la w of the higher court. I will try to remember the case name and citation and post it.
November 16, 2018, 10:15 AM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by spunk639:
Unfortunately there is precedent already set, if I'm not mistaken a 1977 Washington DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a similar issue from either the Ford or Nixon Administration ejecting a reporter, the Judge in this matter is following the guidance and la w of the higher court. I will try to remember the case name and citation and post it.


Well, if that's the case then it needs to go to the Supreme Court.

Jim


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November 16, 2018, 10:17 AM
kz1000
Put him in a back corner & don't answer his questions.


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November 16, 2018, 10:22 AM
SpinZone
Cancel the daily press briefing. There is no requirement to have it.

Then give one on one interviews to select reporters.



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