James Hohmann

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

If Vindman's sworn testimony is correct, this statement from the senior White House official was false. The lieutenant colonel reportedly said that the third ellipses is where Trump told Zelensky there are tapes of Biden. Why would WH not tell the truth? https://t.co/zJvVy2cZS6 — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

A senior WH official said when the rough transcript was released that the three ellipses "do not indicate missing words or phrases" but "refer to a trailing off of a voice or pause. If there were missing words or phrases, they would be represented by brackets or redactions."🧐 — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

@ChrisGianoli Fingers crossed. It was a hard call not to talk about the Nationals, but there's so much important hard news that I couldn't find a good place for it. — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Even if the filled-in gaps don’t materially change our understanding of what took place, the revelation highlights just how much the public still does not know. And it's a reminder that official White House pronouncements should not be taken at face value. https://t.co/zJvVy2cZS6 — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

During more than 10 hours of testimony, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said that the rough transcript released by the White House does not include everything that transpired. He recalls that Zelensky specifically referenced Burisma by name when Trump pushed him to investigate Bidens. — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Trump tweeted this AM that “just a casual reading of the Transcript leads EVERYBODY to see that the call with the Ukrainian President was a totally appropriate one.” And he's falsely described what the WH put out as "an exact word-for-word transcript." But new facts undercut him. — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

The Daily 202: Omissions and gaps in the rough transcript of July 25 Ukraine call undercut another Trump defense. https://t.co/zJvVy2cZS6 — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Kids are losing health coverage despite the strong economy: The uninsured rate is inching back up after falling for years. @pw_cunningham w/@paulina_milla in The Health 202: https://t.co/8p44lz2KBO — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

RT @DavidMDrucker: As a rule, managers shouldn’t get themselves thrown out of championship game. But all rules have exceptions, and this wa… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

The crowd in the corridor at Nats Park is chanting DAVE-Y, DAVE-Y, DAVE-Y as everyone files out of the stadium in Washington. The ejection after challenging such an egregious call has made him a fan favorite. ⚾️ — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

NATS WIN. Let’s go 1-0 tomorrow in Game 7. Fun to watch on the Jumbotron at Nats Park. ⚾️ https://t.co/drDHkx7GNh — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

RT @DanEggenWPost: The Daily 202: New poll shows why Trump’s defenders are more focused on impeachment process than substance https://t.co/… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jmartNYT: “For example, I’ve gone to Ronna McDaniel and said, ‘Ronna, I need help on something,’ ” Hodges said. “She’s been able to cal… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

RT @aedwardslevy: Our polling has found that most Republicans and a substantial share of independents also think "most U.S. politicians" wo… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

RT @JesseLehrich: "More than 80% of self-identified Rs, evangelicals & rural dwellers say it’s not okay for a president to ask for assistan… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DemFromCT: Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) said on Monday that they will join Mitt Romney in not co-sponsor… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

RT @sfcpoll: The Daily 202: New poll shows why Trump’s defenders are more focused on impeachment process than substance, via @jameshohmann… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Judge Leon has pledged to move expeditiously because of “the time-sensitive nature of the issues raised in this case.” This case is key because other possible star witnesses are watching closely. John Bolton shares a lawyer with Kupperman, for example. https://t.co/10V12G4xFC — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Leon is an interesting judge to pull because he worked as both a congressional committee investigator and a Justice Department attorney before George W. Bush nominated him for the U.S. District Court in 2001. He ostensibly understands the perspective of both parties pretty well. — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Worth watching: Judge Richard Leon scheduled a hearing for 3 p.m. Thursday to hear arguments on whether former deputy national security adviser Charles Kupperman needs to comply with a subpoena. He was a no show for his Monday deposition. Wants courts to adjudicate WH vs. House. — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Under the resolution, the evidence collected by the three committees overseeing the impeachment inquiry (perhaps it will be compiled as a public report) will be provided to the House Judiciary Committee, which would vote to send articles of impeachment to the full chamber. — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

One underappreciated implication of Thursday's House vote is that it will codify Adam Schiff's role as the point man on impeachment. Republicans say Eliot Engel & Foreign Affairs should be in charge of the probe because they've got jurisdiction over State. https://t.co/10V12G4xFC — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

In addition to being the 1st person to testify who was actually on the July 25 call, another reason Lt. Col. Vindman's testimony is so significant is that it corroborates the sworn statements of Fiona Hill and Bill Taylor. A bad fact pattern for POTUS: https://t.co/10V12G4xFC — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

Trump’s strongest support comes from those who say Fox News is the TV network they trust most. No surprise there. But 8 in 10 Fox viewers say they agree with Trump that impeachment is just like a "lynching." Compared to 2% of those who trust MSNBC most & 10% who trust CNN most. — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

New Suffolk-USA Today poll shows that 40% of Americans agree with Trump that his impeachment is akin to a "lynching." Only 54% disagree that impeachment is akin to lynching. https://t.co/10V12G4xFC — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

RT @BenjySarlin: This seems like the natural result of the WH simultaneously messaging that the investigation is illegitimate AND that the… — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

A new Suffolk-USA Today poll finds that nearly four in 10 Americans believe the rough transcript of Trump’s July 25 phone call with Zelensky is by itself enough to warrant impeachment and removal from office. https://t.co/10V12G4xFC — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

New poll from Suffolk University & USA Today shows most Americans want Trump to stop stonewalling. Asked if the White House has an obligation to comply with the subpoenas from Congress, 66% say yes. Only 26% say no. Even 35% of R's say WH ought to comply. https://t.co/10V12G4xFC — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

New Grinnell College poll finds that 42% of Americans believe Trump should be impeached *and removed* from office while 44% say he shouldn't be. Separately, 48% agree with the House’s decision to open an impeachment inquiry while 42% disagree. https://t.co/10V12G4xFC — PolitiTweet.org

James Hohmann @jameshohmann

These numbers help explain why Trump defenders on Capitol Hill have fixated more on complaining about the impeachment process than offering a substantive defense of Trump’s conduct toward Ukraine or his public call for China, from the White House lawn, to investigate the Bidens. — PolitiTweet.org