# DOJ/Jack Smith Investigation into Trump and Election Interference, January 6th Insurrection (Re-Indicted August 27, 2024) **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [November 23, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455 "2022-11-23T20:14:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 49
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/962 "2023-08-08T17:46:14Z")
> [@Civil\_Guy](#): > > One point that maybe shouldn’t be lost: you don’t get to be Jack Smith, nor one of his jury-selection advisors (presuming he has them, an easy guess), without being a damned shrewd judge of human behavior. Exactly. This team will be a bunch of legal Jedis, absolutely among the very best at managing jury selection. Other than allowing for a very remote “Well, anything can happen” chance, I am not overly worried that we’ll see a hung jury because of a rogue MAGA zealot. ---
**Author:** ![filmore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7993a0/32.png) [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/963 "2023-08-08T17:50:20Z")
When I was in the jury selection pool for a big case, we all had paddles with our juror number which we would raise in response to the lawyer’s questions. For a case like this, they might ask questions like “Who agrees that Trump lost the election?” and “Who thinks the election was stolen?”. The lawyers will make notes of who does or doesn’t raise their paddles. They’ll compare the answers with whatever background info they have managed to dig up on the potential jurors or from previous answers during jury selection. If they suspect someone is lying, they might decide to question them directly. For instance, “Juror #47, you didn’t raise your paddle when I asked for people who though the election was stolen, but on your Twitter account you posted 83 times that the election was stolen. Please explain your position.” Lies or inconsistencies that the lawyers can demonstrate will likely give the judge cause to have them stricken. The lawyers will be able to do some questioning during the selection process which should help them weed out some of the problematic people. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/964 "2023-08-08T17:59:59Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > the bumper stickers on your car Personally, I have no political bumper stickers at all on my call. They’re not going to change anybody’s mind but on the other hand, when you inevitably make an error in driving like accidentally cutting someone off, the Other Side will be thinking, “Aha! Another asshole for [candidate]!” I stick with fannish stuff. One phenomena I’ve noticed is that the beater turned into a rolling political statement used to be progressive, or at least liberal. Lately the MAGAts have become more prominent as well. > [@Chronos](#): > > A smart, educated, informed MAGA, who had a strong understanding of the legal process I’m assuming this will be your Oxymoron of the Year entry. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/965 "2023-08-08T18:03:42Z")
> [@filmore](#): > > The lawyers will be able to do some questioning during the selection process which should help them weed out some of the problematic people. Maybe. > # Rule 24. Trial Jurors > > ## Primary tabs > > (a) Examination. > > (1) _In General._ The court may examine prospective jurors or may permit the attorneys for the parties to do so. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/966 "2023-08-08T18:39:06Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > Personally, I have no political bumper stickers at all on my call. Me either unless you count the Decepticon logo. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/967 "2023-08-08T18:52:42Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > Personally, I have no political bumper stickers at all on my call. Yeah, I think this has become a less reliable indicator in our current time. Like you and @Atamasama, I don’t even have a Darwin fish on my car anymore. It’s just an invitation for vandalism and I don’t need the headache. MAGAs, however, do seem to love to advertise their political views. In my area, their homes are festooned with “Let’s go, Brandon!” flags and “Fuck JB!” signs. Their big coal rollers sport no end of bumper and rear window stickers. I appreciate that. It’s good to know where Teh Crazy™ live and drive. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/968 "2023-08-08T18:54:40Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > MAGAs, however, do seem to love to advertise their political views. In my area, their homes are festooned with “Let’s go, Brandon!” flags and “Fuck JB!” signs. Their big coal rollers sport no end of bumper and rear window stickers. Wow. We’re blessed here. Although not Seattle liberal, we’re on the edge I guess. I know of only one house with Trump decor, and that one is a modest, but large, TRUMP 2024! sign. Once or twice a month I’ll see a large pickup with a Trump flag. But that’s about it. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/969 "2023-08-08T18:56:49Z")
I live more rural. I don’t see this stuff in Eugene proper, but driving to and from town, it’s around. We libruls still far outnumber the MAGAs, even in the rural environs, but they are here – and they like to make themselves obvious. Queries about such things in voir dire would yield rich fruit. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/970 "2023-08-08T19:27:59Z")
> [@chappachula](#): > > All of us here at the Dope use anonymous handles. And all of us are careful to not reveal our real life names, because we don’t want to get fired from our jobs, or embarrass ourselves,or hurt the feelings of somebody. Be careful about saying "[all"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-open-letter-to-my-daughter-sophia/918949)… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/971 "2023-08-08T19:35:19Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > I live more rural. I don’t see this stuff in Eugene proper, but driving to and from town, it’s around. We libruls still far outnumber the MAGAs, even in the rural environs, but they are here – and they like to make themselves obvious. Queries about such things in voir dire would yield rich fruit. Maybe queries aren’t even necessary in some cases. All the prosecutor’s jury selection team needs to do is look in the parking lot, and ask the pool, “Okay, who drives the jacked-up Dodge Ram pickup truck with Trump bumper stickers? You? Okay, you’re excused.” ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/972 "2023-08-08T19:36:50Z")
That would be pretty funny. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/973 "2023-08-08T19:49:08Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > All the prosecutor’s jury selection team needs to do is look in the parking lot, and ask the pool, “Okay, who drives the jacked-up Dodge Ram pickup truck with Trump bumper stickers? You? Okay, you’re excused.” No so easy [https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/parking](https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/parking) ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/974 "2023-08-08T19:57:35Z")
> [@filmore](#): > > The lawyers will be able to do some questioning during the selection process which should help them weed out some of the problematic people. All they have to do is mention _Former_ President Trump and see who jumps up and yells “Former? That election was illegal! He’s still MY President! And ah’m prowwwd to be an Amurican… where at least ah know ah’m free…!” ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/975 "2023-08-08T20:02:43Z")
“Please fill in the blank. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ lives matter.” “Your honor, as this juror’s head has exploded we would like him struck from the pool.” ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/976 "2023-08-08T20:10:31Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > > [@Aspenglow](#): > > > > I live more rural. I don’t see this stuff in Eugene proper, but driving to and from town, it’s around. We libruls still far outnumber the MAGAs, even in the rural environs, but they are here – and they like to make themselves obvious. Queries about such things in voir dire would yield rich fruit. > > Maybe queries aren’t even necessary in some cases. All the prosecutor’s jury selection team needs to do is look in the parking lot, and ask the pool, “Okay, who drives the jacked-up Dodge Ram pickup truck with Trump bumper stickers? You? Okay, you’re excused.” Excuse me sir, I believe that vehicle belongs to the judge. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/977 "2023-08-08T20:12:53Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > Excuse me sir, I believe that vehicle belongs to the judge. Ok, that made me laugh out loud!! Only it might be true in the Florida case. 😬 ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/978 "2023-08-08T20:21:16Z")
All this jury selection stuff is very confusing to Chump, who is still trying to process the fact that “a jury of your peers” doesn’t mean a dozen Russian hookers. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/979 "2023-08-08T20:22:21Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > , who is still trying to process the fact that “a jury of your peers” doesn’t mean a dozen Russian hookers. As much as he might love Russian hookers, I doubt he considers them his peers. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/980 "2023-08-08T20:24:21Z")
I think urine danger of missing the joke, @Procrustus ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-jack-smith-investigation-into-trump-and-election-interference-january-6th-insurrection-re-indicted-august-27-2024/975455/981 "2023-08-08T20:28:43Z")
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