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In reply to the discussion: Source close to Comey says he was fired because the investigation into Russia was accelerating. [View all]Ligyron
(8,006 posts)34. If Rosenstein has any integrity he will now appoint a Special Prosecutor.
One can hope, anyway ...
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Source close to Comey says he was fired because the investigation into Russia was accelerating. [View all]
MelissaB
May 2017
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Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice. Comey investigating Trump/co-conspirators for Hatch Act violations.
L. Coyote
May 2017
#7
Sen. Durbin just said Comey asked for more resources for Russia investigation last week
wishstar
May 2017
#10
If Trump did this because of #2 then it was a huge mistake as just because the investigation might
cstanleytech
May 2017
#12
Yup, "target is getting buggy" and made an unforced error that is a loud tell. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#15
Its very possible but its also possible that others who arent inside the administration
cstanleytech
May 2017
#20
"not going anywhere"? I think they meant to write "not going away". . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2017
#14
Brian Williams on MSBNC just reported Rosenstein threatened to quit when he found out...
SunSeeker
May 2017
#30
According to even WSJ, that's true. And Comey was becoming concerned abt evidence of collusion...
CousinIT
May 2017
#36
Yup. Hence his "mild nausea" at helping put that shitshow in the White House. nt
SunSeeker
May 2017
#40