The Hill, Politico Give Wildly Different Stories on Progress of Holder Contempt Charges

The Hill, Politico Give Wildly Different Stories on Progress of Holder Contempt Charges: The media can’t decide if Congressman Darrell Issa has enough votes within the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to bring contempt charges against Attorney General Eric Holder. The Hill claims Rep Issa doesn’t have the votes, but Politico says the “GOP is closer to going after Holder.”

Which one is it?

It’s hard to answer that question, because neither publication cites any sources. Instead, these reporters choose to assume and voice their opinions without substantiation.

In The Hill, Jordy Yager writes, “[T]he silence, lack of outspoken support an desire by these eight GOP caucus members to avoid the issue could be a problem for Issa.” But there are seven committee members, not eight. Second, only one of the seven said anything. Rep Justin Amash (R-Mich) told The Hill he would wait until the final version of the contempt citation is released. Rep Frank Guinta’s office declines to comment, and the other 5 haven’t responded.


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