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SFnomad

(3,473 posts) Thu May 25, 2017, 01:32 PM May 2017

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Lieberman Withdraws Himself From Consideration For Trumps FBI Director

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Lieberman Withdraws Himself From Consideration For Trump’s FBI Director

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman on Thursday withdrew his name from consideration to replace James Comey as director of the FBI.

In a letter to President Donald Trump, Lieberman said it was “a great honor” to be considered but cited Trump’s reported retention of Marc Kasowitz as outside legal counsel to help the President navigate the federal investigation into potential collusion between his campaign officials and Russia.

Lieberman said “it would be best to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest,” given that he is a partner at the same law firm as Kasowitz.

“I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for this nomination,” he wrote. “I wish you the very best in identifying the right person to lead this most important law enforcement agency in the future.”

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Lieberman Withdraws Himself From Consideration For Trumps FBI Director (Original Post) SFnomad May 2017 OP

Sheeit... cilla4progress May 2017 #1

It's hard to believe, but Lieberman actually did the right thing, for the right reason n/t SFnomad May 2017 #3

I think something clicked in his head... nycbos May 2017 #4

Geeez. Get lost. dalton99a May 2017 #2

Run, Joe, Run!!! thecrow May 2017 #5

Another one bites the dust. louis-t May 2017 #6

cilla4progress

(24,731 posts)

1. Sheeit...

Reply to SFnomad (Original post)

Thu May 25, 2017, 01:36 PM

May 2017

ya think?

Den of thieves.

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)

3. It's hard to believe, but Lieberman actually did the right thing, for the right reason n/t

Reply to cilla4progress (Reply #1)

Thu May 25, 2017, 01:40 PM

May 2017

nycbos

(6,034 posts)

4. I think something clicked in his head...

Reply to SFnomad (Reply #3)

Thu May 25, 2017, 01:44 PM

May 2017

... and he realized he was getting on the Titanic after it hit the iceberg.

dalton99a

(81,485 posts)

2. Geeez. Get lost.

Reply to SFnomad (Original post)

Thu May 25, 2017, 01:37 PM

May 2017

thecrow

(5,519 posts)

5. Run, Joe, Run!!!

Reply to SFnomad (Original post)

Thu May 25, 2017, 01:53 PM

May 2017

I'm glad he declined. Seems Mr. Businessman can't get anyone to work for him.

louis-t

(23,292 posts)

6. Another one bites the dust.

Reply to SFnomad (Original post)

Thu May 25, 2017, 02:37 PM

May 2017

No one questions dumpy's considering him knowing he is a partner at the same law firm of the guy he just hired to deflect charges of collusion?

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