Weekend Wrap Up: December 11, 2022

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Updates:

FLASHBACK: Rank-and-file Democrats were having a "good time" passing around this tape of then-Democratic state Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in 2010. @cornellbelcher: "Voters … will forgive a lot of things. But hypocrisy, as that is shown right there? That's tough." pic.twitter.com/8N7H7PuVmy
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) December 11, 2022

This is US Marine Trevor Reed, who Biden got released from Russia. His release was delayed by Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene. He said Trump failed to fight for his release & Russians are “big fans” of MAGA.

Remember this as you see GOP outrage over Brittney Griner. pic.twitter.com/QboJGCtNbr
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) December 9, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene & Republicans BLOCKED Trevor Reed from coming home from Russia where he was jailed for 985 days

Trump REJECTED the Paul Whelan for Viktor Bout swap

Republicans don’t get to suddenly care about American hostages

Sit down cuz you never gave a single damn
— Lindy Li (@lindyli) December 11, 2022

President Biden/Biden Administration:

Congratulations to the newest members of the United Auto Workers at the Ultium Cells LLC EV battery plant in Warren, Ohio. These union jobs will strengthen our economy, while tackling the climate crisis.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) December 10, 2022

"Nobody’s doing back flips over there about the fact” Viktor Bout was released early, WH's John Kirby tells @MarthaRaddatz.

“If Mr. Bout decides to go back to his previous line of work, then we’re going to do what we need to do to hold him accountable.” https://t.co/vY0BbWFHCJ pic.twitter.com/lNl9HSBVv2
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 11, 2022

“Even if you do everything right…and you get detained wrongfully, the United States isn’t going to forget you,” White House’s John Kirby says. “And if we have to make tough decisions to get you back home, then this president’s willing to do that.” https://t.co/z53xwA6vxB pic.twitter.com/NR6RcEDHrt
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 11, 2022

Health:

The CDC is advising people to practice indoor masking in nearly a tenth of U.S. counties, as three viruses — COVID, flu and RSV — sweep the country. https://t.co/AeQo7uFgOU
— NPR (@NPR) December 11, 2022

January 6, Updates:

GOP members who rebuffed Jan. 6 panel may face referral to ethics panel:

The five GOP members of the House who flouted subpoenas from the Jan. 6 committee may not be included in the panel’s criminal referrals but could see the matter punted to the Ethics Committee.

Spoiler Alert-The Craven Assholes who dissed the committee are: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.), and Reps. Scott Perry (Pa.), Jim Jordan (Ohio), Andy Biggs (Ariz.), and Mo Brooks (Ala.).

Jan. 6 Committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger tells @MarthaRaddatz that members have added more material to their report that wasn't included during hearings.

“We can get into a lot of areas that weren’t discussed in great detail.” https://t.co/nwpsDNWAPS pic.twitter.com/DJDqKtntsD
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 11, 2022

If and when the Jan. 6 Committee makes criminal referrals, it will highlight where DOJ should direct their investigation, Rep. Adam Kinzinger says.

“I do think it will be an important symbolic thing that the committee can do—or even more than symbolic." https://t.co/nwpsDNWAPS pic.twitter.com/KA1H6DlsBC
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 11, 2022

What Others are Saying/Sunday Shows:

"Look, just get your popcorn, folks. The house is already a hot mess under the changes that are going to be coming, just wait and see if there is more to come." @MichaelSteele shares his thoughts on what's coming next as Republicans take over the House next year #SundayShow pic.twitter.com/7lHPgpPzMH
— The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart (@weekendcapehart) December 11, 2022

Independent @SenSanders of Vermont tells @DanaBashCNN that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is "a corporate Democrat who has, in fact, along with Senator Manchin, sabotaged enormously important legislation." #CNNSOTU https://t.co/67HdBy3CmL
— State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) December 11, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: @SenatorTester (D-Mont.) hasn't made a decision about running for re-election in 2024.

"It'll be a discussion that I'll have with my family over the holidays," he tells @chucktodd. pic.twitter.com/6nMslV71FF
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) December 11, 2022

“If you make it clear that you’re willing to take a deal no matter what, you’re going to get a bad deal."

Rep. Adam Kinzinger tells @MarthaRaddatz that prisoner swap for Brittney Griner “could have real ramifications in the future.” https://t.co/iGXCV5nm42 pic.twitter.com/0lRtnFSVz2
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 11, 2022

On Brittney Griner’s release, Rep. Kinzinger tells @MarthaRaddatz: “We’re glad she’s home, but we have to recognize…we have made it clear that we are willing to do anything to bring a single American home. And there are people that are watching that.” https://t.co/IbkNKXvkbi pic.twitter.com/cOTseWwqA5
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 11, 2022

The Worst and Stupidest People in the World:

The New MAGAt Hero, Karen Space:

Elon Musk Takes Aim at Top Immunologist With ‘Prosecute/Fauci’ Jibe

My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022

I affirm your pronouns Elon.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) December 11, 2022

Responses to Space Karen’s Nonsense:

Dr. Fauci is a national hero who will be remembered for generations to come for his innate goodness & many contributions to public health

Despite your business success, you will be remembered most for fueling public hate & divisions.

You may have money, but you have no class. https://t.co/0zabyXMERz
— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) December 11, 2022

Congrats to @elonmusk for becoming the official guru of @RepMTG and the radical right! pic.twitter.com/UPdxaWoBhu
— Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) December 11, 2022

Craven Assholes:

Putin’s Puppet:

Speaking in New York, Marjorie Taylor Greene used 9/11 as a marker for drug overdoses and then said she’s proud she doesn’t support aid to Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/cwjfbgglHB
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) December 11, 2022

State News:

Ohio! Does a Good Thing:

At the urging of our volunteers, the Columbus City Council in Ohio passed a gun violence prevention ordinance last week that addresses firearm trafficking and secure firearm storage. https://t.co/6UkJR1SEeE
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) December 11, 2022

Other News:

Tonight's @MsPattiPatti show at the Riverside Theater has been postponed following a bomb threat investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department.

We are thankful for the efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department and our customers and staff for their safe and orderly exit.
— Pabst Theater Group (@PabstTheaterGRP) December 11, 2022