Serraglio gets all tangled up trying to explain his vote on punishing judges.
Deputy Osmar Serraglio (PMDB-PR), president of the CCJ, is increasingly entangled in explaining his vote on the bill approved in the Chamber that provides for punishment for abuse of authority; so far the “former mensalão hunter” has issued three official statements to clarify why he voted for the punishment of judges and members of the Public Prosecutor's Office; in the 1st, he said that he did so because “the press reports on the super salaries, the population and the press demand action”; on Friday (2), he released a new statement swearing that it is impossible for the text approved in the Chamber to affect Lava Jato; this Saturday (3), Serraglio returned to the subject: “It would not be me who would hinder a work that makes us all proud, Lava Jato”
Esmael Morais - Congressman Osmar Serraglio (PMDB-PR), president of the CCJ (Committee on Constitution, Justice and Citizenship), is finding himself increasingly entangled in explaining his vote on the bill approved in the Chamber that provides for punishment for abuse of authority.
So far, the "former Mensalão hunter" has issued three official statements to clarify why he voted for the punishment of judges and members of the Public Prosecutor's Office, but, apparently, he hasn't convinced anyone.
In the first statement, Serraglio said he did it because "The press is reporting on the exorbitant salaries... The public and the press are demanding action."
This Friday (2), the deputy released a second statement swearing that it is impossible for the text approved in the Chamber to affect Lava Jato.
For the third time, this Saturday (3), Osmar Serraglio returned to the topic: “It would not be me, who was Rapporteur of the CPI that led to the Mensalão scandal, who would hinder a work that makes us all proud, Lava Jato.”
The PMDB congressman has been acting like a weather vane ever since he took over the presidency of the Chamber's Constitution and Justice Committee with the support of former House Speaker Eduardo Cunha (PMDB-RJ). After taking office, however, he betrayed his party colleague by voting for his expulsion. In fact, Serraglio even went so far as to advocate for "amnesty" for Cunha.
Right-wingers and members of the "Centrão" bloc see Serraglio as a traitor.
Tip for the congressman: man, just admit you voted and that's it — it hurts less!