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Warpy

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16. Since he was appointed as "interim" by Sessions
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 03:05 PM
Jun 2020

and appointed by the court toward the end of 120 days, it is doubtful Barr has the authority to fire him. This is going to be fought through the courts.

Big Dummy is going to have to dirty his own little hands if he wants Berman gone quickly instead of letting this grind through the courts for months. In that case, it is such a clear cut case of obstruction, few will want to defend him publicly.

I don't think Berman is in any mood to be faked out of his job by Barr. I do hope he's going to force them to try to persuade the court that appointed him (doubtful) or force Big Dummy into an impossible legal position.

My own question is "why now?" I've had the feeling for months that Berman was a good company man who was dragging this thing out already, trying to run out the clock.

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