James Comey says he's backing Biden for president

[honest.abe]

Former FBI Director James Comey announced that he’d voted in his first ever Democratic primary on Tuesday, backing Joe Biden in the race to challenge President Donald Trump in November.

Comey, who led the FBI during the Obama administration before being fired by Trump just months into his presidency, said on Twitter he pulled the lever for the party “dedicated to restoring values” in the White House and indicated he voted for the former vice president he once worked under.

Echoing comments from Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who dropped out of the race on the eve of Tuesday’s primaries in more than a dozen states and backed Biden, Comey wrote that “I agree with @amyklobuchar: We need [a] candidate who cares about all Americans and will restore decency, dignity to the office.”

He then argued that his vote was based on a belief that Biden is the strongest candidate to defeat Trump: "There is a reason Trump fears @JoeBiden and roots for Bernie.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/03/jame-comey-backing-joe-biden-119614

I blame Comey for helping Trump win in 2016 but I welcome his vote and his positive comments. This will resonate with Independents and moderate Republicans.

[still_one]

1. Kind of wish he would have stayed out of it

[honest.abe]

7. He's still admired and respected among many moderates.

I think his endorsement helps. No pragmatic reason to reject it.

[still_one]

11. I think he will s a polarizing figure for both Democrats and Republicans. Different reasons of

course

[honest.abe]

14. I think he is polarizing only to the Trumpers and of course to many Democrats.

The "normal" Bush Republicans still respect him.

[left-of-center2012]

2. Biden has already refused

[bamagal62]

3. F$&k him.

[Siwsan]

4. I really believe that Joe is our best hope for getting Republican cross-over votes, in November

And, I mean actual Republicans - not the batch of evil replicants currently constipating our governmental processes.

[Kitchari]

5. and Biden says, "James Who?"

[Reader Rabbit]

6. Given the way he screwed HRC, that endorsement doesn't mean a lot.

Being on Trump's enemy list doesn't automatically make him a good guy.

[honest.abe]

9. I think we have to forget about what happened in 2016. It still makes me ill thinking about it.

Going forward, we might need people like Comey to help defeat the asshole in the WH.

[Reader Rabbit]

10. You're probably right, but...

...I still feel like the guy deserves a good, healthy kick to the 'nads.

[honest.abe]

12. Yes, he does.

Repeatedly.

[anamnua]

8. The kiss of death? NT

[ibegurpard]

13. He really shouldn't be weighing in on it

just picking scabs is all it accomplishes

[honest.abe]

15. Perhaps.

I dont think Biden needs to put on the stage at the convention but I dont see any reason to demonize the guy for voting for our side and making positive comments.

[napi21]

16. I believe his endorsement might encourage moderate Pubs to vote for Joe. If nothing else it shows

Pubs who dislike DT will vote for Joe. THAT will p*ss off DT& his minions which makes his vote worth it! Anyone who can ruffle DT's quills makes me smile!

[honest.abe]

17. Yes exactly.

No doubt this will irritate the Idiot in the WH.

[RhodeIslandOne]

18. The best thing about James Comey is he won't be in government to sandbag the Dem Nominee

........a week before the vote.

[helpisontheway]

19. Go to hell Comey..All because you got your feelings hurt. We would not

be in this situation if you did not interfere in 2016. You knew exactly what you were doing. You did not care until you lost your job. Then you cared..Too late..