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empedocles

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59. Mueller was generally not identified with the AG in the public mind. Important point.
Wed Nov 18, 2020, 11:00 AM
Nov 2020

barr has discredited the AG/DOJ. Need some separation, ala Mueller type.

K&R highplainsdem Nov 2020 #1
That's not a bad strategy. Luciferous Nov 2020 #2
Also, Trump being ignored by Biden and his administration... joshcryer Nov 2020 #3
Agreed Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #7
"that turd" would be a good way to avoid speaking the name of the demon. lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #26
One term turd. Meadowoak Nov 2020 #43
That, and Griefbird Nov 2020 #117
Good idea PatSeg Nov 2020 #38
Yep, treat him like a mass shooter. Don't utter his name. joshcryer Nov 2020 #79
I think they call criminals on Criminal Minds "the Unsub" Doreen Nov 2020 #99
Oh yeah PatSeg Nov 2020 #37
Trump Being Ignored By Biden Will Make Him Even LOONIER Skraxx Nov 2020 #69
Yep. Don't utter his name. joshcryer Nov 2020 #114
Excellent, but DEFINITELY NOT Robert Mueller DonaldsRump Nov 2020 #4
Biden has already said something to that effect -that he will not interfere with the DOJ in whatever onetexan Nov 2020 #5
I nominate Hillary Clinton kag Nov 2020 #63
Oh SNAP! The irony! onetexan Nov 2020 #70
Sounds like a plan. rickyhall Nov 2020 #84
But...according to this article... Duppers Nov 2020 #107
Exactly what I believe he will do flibbitygiblets Nov 2020 #6
agree the time of vindictive manipulative resident* of the WH is over yellowdogintexas Nov 2020 #106
I agree. That would be the best course of action. Arkansas Granny Nov 2020 #8
As I understand it, that's already his plan. GoCubsGo Nov 2020 #9
K&R times a thousand! redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #10
That is how an investigation should go. Biden should direct the department of justice to investigate UCmeNdc Nov 2020 #11
He shouldn't even do that. But he shouldn't tell them not to, either. Sucha NastyWoman Nov 2020 #68
He should not direct DOJ to do anything mcar Nov 2020 #74
I feel the same way mgardener Nov 2020 #12
if Glenn Kirschner is not selected as AG.... RicROC Nov 2020 #13
Agree! He is already 100% on top of it already. UCmeNdc Nov 2020 #21
Excellent idea!!! lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #27
The AG is head of DOJ PatSeg Nov 2020 #45
didn't realize AG and DoJ were the same thing, makes sense, though. RicROC Nov 2020 #85
Unless we get the Senate, he would moonscape Nov 2020 #115
Pretty sure the AG of NY state, TNNurse Nov 2020 #14
The one flaw will be the pardons that will be harnded out like candy. Lochloosa Nov 2020 #15
I can't remember who it was that was talking about pardons that pointed out avebury Nov 2020 #52
I can see this perhaps being a viable strategy, but I must disagree with your characterisation of Celerity Nov 2020 #16
Definitely. joshcryer Nov 2020 #46
For me, the AG will be his most important appointment. kentuck Nov 2020 #17
AG will be a very important post to fill Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #24
Plus we need to re-staff the Elections Commission and make sure their duties are updated BComplex Nov 2020 #64
I was torn between Kamala and Adam Schiff for AG WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2020 #35
I think this is the most important point made on this thread. nt mtnsnake Nov 2020 #58
Leave it to Atty Gen'l Preet Bharara. Or for a fun thought, imagine Chris Christie... thesquanderer Nov 2020 #18
Preet Bharara is a great idea! Not so sure about Christie... lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #28
Preet Bharara or Danny Goldman, lead counsel for the House Impeachment. ancianita Nov 2020 #73
Remember Bridgegate? MoonchildCA Nov 2020 #93
"I don't know who it should be .... " Botany Nov 2020 #19
Preet or Sally Yates! lastlib Nov 2020 #23
Good choices too! Botany Nov 2020 #30
So many good choices - those two are excellent. yonder Nov 2020 #91
An embarrassment of riches... WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2020 #39
I loves me some Jackie Speier too. Botany Nov 2020 #47
Also terrific! WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2020 #71
Heard of this one? Kim Schrier of Washington who is an Astrophysicist and a M.D. too. Botany Nov 2020 #76
Had never heard of her. WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2020 #78
Well it used to be going way back over a number of Presidencies that science and knowledge were .... Botany Nov 2020 #82
Thank you! Biden will be a Chief Executive, NOT an AG. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2020 #20
I vote for the pit bull, Andrew Weissman, gab13by13 Nov 2020 #22
Seems I recall Biden saying he would not interfere with DOJ at all. NoRoadUntravelled Nov 2020 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author CatLady78 Nov 2020 #29
Agree 100%! CaptainTruth Nov 2020 #31
The DOJ works for the President former9thward Nov 2020 #32
This is incorrect grantcart Nov 2020 #36
DoJ is part of executive branch Nasruddin Nov 2020 #40
Again you are completely ignorant of the firewalls that have been created grantcart Nov 2020 #62
Don't forget citizen blues Nov 2020 #33
Adam Ingersollman Nov 2020 #34
One thing we have to do first, if we get the two senators in Georgia, is to close the loop BComplex Nov 2020 #41
Kirshner has a plan. I think he would go full bore after every traitor in the gibraltar72 Nov 2020 #42
NYS's A.G. will go after and do in Trump. Our Federal A.G. needs to go after all the others. machoneman Nov 2020 #44
I endorse this product and/or service. Happy Hoosier Nov 2020 #48
Biden needs to select a total bull dog as Attorney General avebury Nov 2020 #49
I completely agree but I just don't want Biden to utter a thing about this. joshcryer Nov 2020 #50
Absolutely! avebury Nov 2020 #56
I like that! joshcryer Nov 2020 #80
That's really the way it actually works anyway fescuerescue Nov 2020 #51
Trump has upended conventions and changed expectations. joshcryer Nov 2020 #53
I agree fescuerescue Nov 2020 #87
Great post malaise Nov 2020 #54
I've said this elsewhere. I agree... Wounded Bear Nov 2020 #55
That's a great idea seta1950 Nov 2020 #57
Mueller was generally not identified with the AG in the public mind. Important point. empedocles Nov 2020 #59
K&r DesertRat Nov 2020 #60
Works for me! nt SunSeeker Nov 2020 #61
K&R Progressive dog Nov 2020 #65
Justice must be impartial: Evidence found Prosecution. Lock him up. Nov 2020 #66
As long as he never says we will forgive his crimes. We overlooked too much during his four years. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #67
Kick for reality mcar Nov 2020 #72
I think/hope Joe will do exactly what your are suggesting. mtnsnake Nov 2020 #75
I agree 100%. I've been saying the same thing since he won. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2020 #77
McConnell will not allow a hearing Nictuku Nov 2020 #81
Excellent suggestion. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #83
I agree and would point out that Biden should NOT Sogo Nov 2020 #86
We are all going to be disappointed about this. Lasher Nov 2020 #88
But Joe did say, when asked about investigations into Trump and his administration, Sogo Nov 2020 #89
Yes, that is true. Lasher Nov 2020 #92
I agree. I don't think "scorched earth" is Joe's style. Sogo Nov 2020 #95
I agree Rebl2 Nov 2020 #90
+10000. ehrnst Nov 2020 #94
Very well stated. I've been pleased with Biden's responses so far. The media won't give up trying.. Tarheel_Dem Nov 2020 #96
Exactly, this isn't about "revenge" this is about justice. joshcryer Nov 2020 #98
K&R tccturtle Nov 2020 #97
This message was self-deleted by its author AdamGG Nov 2020 #100
Hillary Clinton would be so karmic--but too controversial crimycarny Nov 2020 #101
Excellent idea! dlk Nov 2020 #102
He should appoint Xavier Becerra, California's AG, who has sued the Trump admin. & won many cases: Liberty Belle Nov 2020 #103
Exactly. Blue Owl Nov 2020 #104
I think Biden is distancing himself from any DOJ actions because bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #105
Excellent suggestion! Nitram Nov 2020 #108
His AG pick will be so crucial-- and we need a hard ass head knocker! LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #109
AMEN and WELL SAID soldierant Nov 2020 #110
"A hardliner like Mueller"? Old Crow Nov 2020 #111
You have to read the Mueller Report to understand my position. joshcryer Nov 2020 #113
I don't understand what you mean by "would've caused a constitutional crisis." Old Crow Nov 2020 #120
Can't indict a sitting President. joshcryer Nov 2020 #121
I see. Thanks for the response. (N/T) Old Crow Nov 2020 #125
Agree Joinfortmill Nov 2020 #112
One point of contention quakerboy Nov 2020 #116
That's how I see it too. ucrdem Nov 2020 #118
I hope the new DOJ gets the hint. warmfeet Nov 2020 #119
Absolutely. Hand it off to the DOJ & say "Do your job." Hekate Nov 2020 #122
As long as somebody does. calimary Nov 2020 #123
Doug Jones is someone Biden should Consider JI7 Nov 2020 #124
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