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[CrocMother]

In the least shocking political news ever:

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), who is retiring from Congress at the end June, has signed on as a contributor for Fox News.

A Fox press release confirms that Chaffetz will make his network debut on July 1, and he'll contribute to both Fox News and Fox Business. (Politico first reported in May that Chaffetz was considering joining the network.)

Chaffetz, seen as a rising star within the Republican Party, shocked Washington, D.C., in April when he announced he wouldn't seek reelection in 2018.

”For those that would speculate otherwise, let me be clear that I have no ulterior motives," Chaffetz wrote on his Facebook page. ”I have made a personal decision to return to the private sector."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jason-chaffetz-fox-news_us_5953d396e4b0da2c732063ae

Wonder if this was his plan all along.

If you forgot who this is:

Chaffetz came to prominence in 2015 for his extensive investigations into Hillary Clinton. He rescinded his endorsement of Donald Trump in early October 2016 but expressed his intent to vote for him three weeks later. Having investigated Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration extensively, Chaffetz drew criticism after the 2016 election for not investigating certain potential financial conflicts of interest relating to President Trump. He drew criticism again in January–February 2017 for downplaying calls to investigate White House National Security Adviser Michael T. Flynn's ties to Russia after it was revealed that U.S. counterintelligence agents were investigating him for his communications with Russian officials.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Chaffetz

 

[Darryl M R]

I hope they pay him in iPhones.

 

[Electric Eye]

Good. He'll slip up and say something racist, homophobic or both or grope someone and finally actually get canned. I'm betting 6 months from the time he gets on air.

 

[Username1198]

will Jason find Ben ghazi? And will he finally defeat her emails??

 

[CrocMother]

Good. He'll slip up and say something racist, homophobic or both or grope someone and finally actually get canned. I'm betting 6 months from the time he gets on air.

That's probably part of the plan to transition to his own show, because the MSM and snowflakes couldn't handle how "real" he was.

 

[capslock]

Good. He'll slip up and say something racist, homophobic or both or grope someone and finally actually get canned. I'm betting 6 months from the time he gets on air.

On Fox those are grounds for promotion.

 

[Netherscourge]

He'll be their primary show host for the Trump Obstruction of Justice/Collusion hearings.

aka The Liberal Witch Hunt Hour

 

[Autodidact]

Can he finally look his daughters in the eyes again?

 

[NeoGold123]

Does he get a stipend for his housing? That's a big deal for him, you know.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Thank god he is out of congress. Any idea who will replace him though?

 

[BoogieWoogie]

Gleefully scooting to a television near you!

 

[ascii42]

Thank god he is out of congress. Any idea who will replace him though?

I think Evan McMullin was considering running. He probably has a good shot.

 

[Violence Jack]

I'm convinced that town hall he held had him so shook that he decided to bolt right after that.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I think Evan McMullin was considering running. He probably has a good shot.

I thought I heard Gowdy might. Does it have to be the same state from which Chaffetz is from?

 

[jack_package_200]

Not his first time on TV

 

[ascii42]

I thought I heard Gowdy might. Does it have to be the same state from which Chaffetz is from?

Has to be from the same Utah district.

 

[CopperPuppy]

Most obvious keikaku ever.

Resign from toxic do-nothing Congress under historically unpopular President.

-->

Take job at Fox News.

-->

Get elected governor of Utah.

-->

Run for President in 2024.

 

[Slayven]

Anyone shocked?

 

[Apdiddy]

Good, someone else to churn the Republican/"Trump didn't do anything illegal!" propaganda.

Jeffrey Lord should join him on FOX.

 

[BatDan]

I'm convinced that town hall he held had him so shook that he decided to bolt right after that.

It made national headlines, showing the country what a weak little bitch he is.
Hell, quitting only furthers that. His constituents literally scream "Do your job!" and he quits instead.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Yet another Republican who proves he did not enter politics to actually help his fellow Americans -- he did it for his own self-interest and literally nothing more.

 

[Balphon]

Quelle surprise.

 

[TetraGenesis]

And who's surprised?

 

[Chumley]

 

[Slayven]

I think this says how lacking conservative media is nowadays.

 

[super-heated plasma]

Rumors on the Twittersphere is that he's getting out before shit hits the fan, and he avoids being charged by resigning.

 

[adamsappel]

I'm certain he'll accidentally reveal classified information on the air.

 

[Slayven]

Rumors on the Twittersphere is that he's getting out before shit hits the fan, and he avoids being charged by resigning.

That is what my inner tinfoil hat says. He knows some shit is coming and he would have to act on it

 

[ahoyhoy]

Rumors on the Twittersphere is that he's getting out before shit hits the fan, and he avoids being charged by resigning.

Either this or he's just trying to build up his brand for a Senate/Governor run, hell maybe even a Presidential run should Trump get dumped.

 

[DonShula]

But he has a face for radio.

 

[ascii42]

Either this or he's just trying to build up his brand for a Senate/Governor run, hell maybe even a Presidential run should Trump get dumped.

Resigning 6 months into a term of one elected position seems like a poor way to build a brand for a run for another elected position.

 

[CrocMother]

Rumors on the Twittersphere is that he's getting out before shit hits the fan, and he avoids being charged by resigning.

That's some wishful thinking bordering on desperation

 

[AlexFlame116]

As someone who's from Utah, please leave and don't come back.

Or do something good for once.

 

[ahoyhoy]

Resigning 6 months into a term of one elected position seems like a poor way to build a brand for a run for another elected position.

In a post-Trump world we're still trying to figure out if the old rulebook matters anymore.

 

[cameron]

Gleefully scooting to a television near you!

Day the House bill passed, for those that missed it: https://twitter.com/BenMarter/status/860160883095371776

 

[kaname-san]

Not his first time on TV

Moist reference bro

 

[RinsFury]

Logical next step for that piece of shit. Needs to appear on Bill Maher and promote his book next

 

[Rentahamster]

Wonder if this was his plan all along.

Probably one of several possible Plan Bs.

Anyone shocked?

And who's surprised?

All of the people in the previous early departure announce threads who thought he's not seeking reelection because he's going to flee the country, and who didn't even write this down as a possible explanation? (To be fair a lot of people also correctly assumed he's going to Fox)

4. Promotion?


But these types do have an affinity for hypocritical kinky stuff, so we'll see if he's the exception or the rule.

I think this says how lacking conservative media is nowadays.

Very true.

Rumors on the Twittersphere is that he's getting out before shit hits the fan, and he avoids being charged by resigning.

Don't be silly.

 

[see5harp]

Fuck this greasy haired goober.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Just want to point out how ridiculous this thread is in retrospect again.

 

[Widdle Puppy]

This guy is one of those pathetic little shit slingers that has to do all the dumb public dirty work in order to make a name for himself in congress. He is basically a real life Jonah ryan.

 

[Wag]

Day the House bill passed, for those that missed it: https://twitter.com/BenMarter/status/860160883095371776

So the Obamacare coverage that Congress has covered his pre-existing injury. Now go vote to take that away from everyone else.