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politics4 days ago•9 min saved

Clay Jones Cartoon Targets Eric Schmitt Amid Daily Kos Financial Struggles

Daily Kos published a new political cartoon by Clay Jones on October 4, 2026, titled 'Schmitt head.' The piece focuses on Eric Schmitt, a GOP figure, and is tagged with references to Donald Trump, Jack Smith, and the Senate. The publication coincides with Daily Kos's ongoing financial difficulties, as the site continues to rely on reader donations to maintain its paywall-free model. This cartoon is part of a recent series of satirical works by Daily Kos artists addressing current political and economic issues.

via Daily Kos|

#clay-jones #daily-kos #eric-schmitt

politics5 days ago•3 min saved

Schmitt’s Perjury Trap Collapses After Basketball Mix-Up Exposes Flawed Strategy

Sen. Eric Schmitt’s attempt to accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury failed after he confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes. The error revealed a deeper strategic flaw: even if Schmitt’s facts were correct, placing Smith in Atlanta would not have proven coordination with Georgia prosecutors. The incident overshadowed the broader hearing on Smith’s investigations into President Trump.

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#caitlin-clark #eric-schmitt #fani-willis

politics6 days ago•5 min saved

Schmitt doubles down on Jack Smith perjury blunder as GOP faces backlash

Republican Senator Eric Schmitt has refused to apologize for his viral error during the September 29 testimony of former special counsel Jack Smith, where he mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball game mix-up. While the incident overshadowed the substantive debate over Smith's dismissed probes into President Trump, Schmitt has doubled down on his position, claiming ignorance of the context. The gaffe has drawn widespread criticism from both parties, with Democrats labeling it a 'slow-mo train wreck' for the GOP and conservatives questioning the quality of congressional staff. The controversy has further polarized the political landscape, with Republicans continuing to push for a Justice Department inquiry into Smith's conduct, while Democrats argue the probes were legally justified.

via Fox News|

#2026-elections #congressional-gaffes #eric-schmitt

politics6 days ago•25 min saved

Schmitt's Jack Smith Hearing Blunder Resurfaces as He Refuses to Apologize

Former special counsel Jack Smith's Sept. 29 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee was derailed by a viral gaffe from Sen. Eric Schmitt, who mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball mix-up. While Democrats called the moment a 'slow-mo train wreck' for the GOP, Schmitt has doubled down on his error, refusing to apologize and claiming ignorance of the context. The incident has overshadowed the substantive debate over Smith's dismissed probes into President Trump, with Republicans continuing to push for a Justice Department inquiry into his conduct.

via Alternet|

#2026-midterm-elections #eric-schmitt #gop

politics6 days ago•10 min saved

Schmitt Withdraws from C-SPAN After Gaffe; Sources Reveal He Ignored Warnings on Unvetted Texts

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) pulled out of a scheduled C-SPAN appearance with Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) following his viral blunder during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. During the hearing, Schmitt incorrectly accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury by claiming Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks game in February 2024 to conspire with a Georgia prosecutor. Smith clarified he actually attended a women's basketball game in College Park, Maryland, involving the Iowa Hawkeyes. While Schmitt defended his actions in a Politico interview, MS NOW reports he was warned by committee staff that the text messages he used as evidence were unvetted. The incident has intensified scrutiny on GOP strategy and Schmitt's potential 2028 vice-presidential ambitions.

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#2026-elections #c-span #eric-schmitt

politics6 days ago•7 min saved

Schmitt’s ‘Conspiracy’ Collapses: He Mistook a Caitlin Clark Game for an NBA Match

Sen. Eric Schmitt’s attempt to expose a conspiracy between former special counsel Jack Smith and Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis failed spectacularly during a Senate hearing. Schmitt claimed Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks game on Feb. 3, 2024, to collude with Willis, but video evidence proved Smith was actually watching a women’s college basketball game in Maryland. The gaffe, which Schmitt refused to apologize for, highlighted the lack of vetting in Republican-led investigations and drew sharp criticism from Democrats and conservative influencers alike.

via Defector|

#caitlin-clark #eric-schmitt #fani-willis

politics7 days ago•5 min saved

Schmitt’s ‘Gotcha’ Fails as Klobuchar Corrects Hawks/Hawkeyes Mix-Up

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Sept. 29, 2026, Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt attempted to expose former special counsel Jack Smith for perjury by claiming he attended an NBA game in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2024. Schmitt’s evidence was flawed; he confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Smith was actually at a women’s college basketball game in Maryland featuring star Caitlin Clark. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) exposed the error, forcing Schmitt to retract his accusation. The incident highlighted a failure in Republican efforts to discredit Smith’s investigations into Trump.

via Los Angeles Times|

#amy-klobuchar #caitlin-clark #eric-schmitt

politics8 days ago•2 min saved

Schmitt’s Basketball Blunder Overshadows Smith’s Defiant Senate Testimony

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, defending his dismissed probes into President Donald Trump. The hearing was dominated by a factual error from Sen. Eric Schmitt, who mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a mix-up between an NBA game in Atlanta and a women’s college game in Maryland. Smith maintained his investigations were evidence-based and stated he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution, while Republicans criticized his methods as an abuse of power.

via Salon.com|

#congressional-hearings #donald-trump #eric-schmitt

politics9 days ago•11 min saved

GOP Senators Embarrassed by Jack Smith Testimony and Fact-Checking Gaffes

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, defending his dismissed investigations into President Donald Trump. The hearing was dominated by factual errors from Republican senators, including Sen. Eric Schmitt’s confusion between an NBA game and a women’s college basketball game, and Sen. Josh Hawley’s incorrect claim that Smith searched Melania Trump’s personal drawers. Smith asserted he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution and defended his staff, while Republicans characterized his actions as an abuse of power.

via HuffPost|

#donald-trump #eric-schmitt #jack-smith

politics9 days ago•17 min saved

GOP’s Jack Smith hearing collapses after Schmitt’s basketball mix-up

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 29, 2026, defending his dismissed probes into President Donald Trump. The hearing was dominated by a viral gaffe from Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), who mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball game mix-up, confusing an NBA game in Atlanta with a women’s college game in Maryland. Smith stated he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution, while Republicans criticized his methods as an abuse of power.

via The Independent|

#caitlin-clark #donald-trump #eric-schmitt

politics9 days ago•1 min saved

Schmitt Aide’s White House Move Halts After Senate Hearing Blunder

Ethan Harper, general counsel to Sen. Eric Schmitt, was expected to join the White House Staff Secretary’s office next week but that transition is now in doubt following a contentious Senate hearing. During the September 29 testimony of former special counsel Jack Smith, Schmitt publicly displayed text messages suggesting Smith conspired with Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis. The evidence failed to support the claim, leading to a viral embarrassment for the senator. While the move was planned before the hearing, the controversy has cast a shadow over Harper’s appointment.

via Politico|

#eric-schmitt #ethan-harper #jack-smith

politics9 days ago•16 min saved

Klobuchar and Schmitt: The Aftermath of the Jack Smith Hearing’s Viral Blunder

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 29, 2026, defending his dismissed prosecutions of President Trump. The hearing was dominated by a viral moment where Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball game mix-up, confusing an NBA game in Atlanta with a women’s college game in Maryland. Smith stated he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) later described the moment as a 'slow-mo train wreck' for the GOP, while Schmitt expressed no remorse, claiming he did not know Smith was a fan of Caitlin Clark. Republicans continue to push for a Justice Department inquiry into Smith’s conduct, while Democrats argue the probes were legally justified.

via The Independent|

#amy-klobuchar #eric-schmitt #jack-smith

politics9 days ago•23 min saved

Schmitt defends basketball gaffe as Senate adjourns for midterms

Sen. Eric Schmitt defended his viral error during Jack Smith’s testimony, claiming he confused a college game with an NBA match. Meanwhile, the Senate wrapped up its session before the midterms, blocking several bills on stock trading, data centers, and funding cancellations.

via politico.com|

#congressional-funding #eric-schmitt #jack-smith

politics9 days ago•42 min saved

Schmitt’s Basketball Mix-up Derails GOP ‘Gotcha’ at Smith Hearing

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 29, 2026, defending his investigations into President Donald Trump. The hearing was dominated by a factual error from Sen. Eric Schmitt, who mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a mix-up between the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes. Smith maintained his probes were evidence-based, while Republicans criticized his methods as an abuse of power.

via The Washington Post|

#congressional-hearings #donald-trump #eric-schmitt

politics10 days ago•415 min saved

Schmitt’s Basketball Mix-up Overshadows Smith’s Senate Testimony

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 29, 2026, defending his dismissed probes into President Donald Trump. The hearing was dominated by a factual error from Sen. Eric Schmitt, who mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a mix-up between the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes. Smith maintained his investigations were nonpartisan and evidence-based, while Republicans criticized his methods as an abuse of power.

via NBC News|

#caitlin-clark #eric-schmitt #jack-smith