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17. Nope. He has recused himself. Mueller reports to

Fri Nov 3, 2017, 01:29 PM

Nov 2017

Rosenstein. If Trump wanted to fire Mueller right now, he would go to Rosenstein, not Sessions.

Having Sessions as AG means nothing in terms of protecting Mueller. Not one bit.

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Laurence Tribe worried DEMS take bait fire Sessions & buh bye Mueller [View all] Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 OP

No Sessions, No Mueller! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #1

Sessions is irrelevant in the process. He offers no protection bluepen Nov 2017 #2

New AG chosen by Donald would fire Mueller Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #5

The point is Sessions provides no protection for Mueller. bluepen Nov 2017 #9

The point is he does! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #11

Nope. He has recused himself. Mueller reports to bluepen Nov 2017 #17

Rosenstein wont fire him. A new AG not recused will fire him ASAP Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #19

And Rosenstein would be gone. bluepen Nov 2017 #25

I think you are missing a critical point. BzaDem Nov 2017 #30

And none of that needs to happen to fire Mueller. bluepen Nov 2017 #34

I still think you are not appreciating an important distinction. BzaDem Nov 2017 #39

Well said Iwasthere Nov 2017 #47

And your theory hinges on this... bluepen Nov 2017 #48

Yes, it is possible, if Session resigns. BzaDem Nov 2017 #55

Laurence Tribe worried DEMS take bait fire Sessions & buh bye Mueller Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #24

Dems cannot fire Sessions. That's the big flaw in your logic. muriel_volestrangler Nov 2017 #65

But they can make lots noise N donald use it to fire him since DEMS want him to al la Comey Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #67

Yeah, but that assumes Trump will completely change his personality and policy muriel_volestrangler Nov 2017 #69

Except it's not really. Trump can tell the deputy to fire Mueller mythology Nov 2017 #18

More steps. With a new AG one step Buh Bye Mueller! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #21

Laurence Tribe: 1st things 1st PROTECT MUELLER then go after Sessions Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #27

For what reason? As a civil servant, Mueller has protections Kaleva Nov 2017 #50

I don't see how Mueller gets fired when he is uncovering massive tax evasion and money laundering. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2017 #36

Firing mueller is overt obstruction after indictments been issued beachbum bob Nov 2017 #3

Yeah, I don't see how he fires Mueller with massive tax evasion and money laundering charges pending Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2017 #8

Yup davekriss Nov 2017 #4

Laurence Tribe: 1st things 1st PROTECT MUELLER then go after Sessions Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #28

Sessions isn't going anywhere comradebillyboy Nov 2017 #6

Also, it's not up to Democrats to fire or retain Sessions gratuitous Nov 2017 #35

No, but DT could use the Dems as an excuse for firing Sessions. n/t pnwmom Nov 2017 #43

Or use no excuse at all gratuitous Nov 2017 #49

We would ALSO be giving cover to Congressional R's, if they want to roll over and play dead for DT. pnwmom Nov 2017 #51

Let's not make it easy & give them an excuse. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #52

He'll blame HRC and Obama. Even though they are not players in this, madinmaryland Nov 2017 #74

Hammer coming down on Kushner and June Boy Iliyah Nov 2017 #7

We need to be further along where there is the point of no return, then we check-out Sessions Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #10

Actually, the only one who can fire Mueller is Rosenstein. ananda Nov 2017 #12

& he won't UNLESS THERE'S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN AKA NEW AG!!! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #13

New AG would have to be confirmed. shanny Nov 2017 #29

Dems don't have majority! GOP would confirm anything as already proven w/Sessions Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #31

Only 2 Rs in Senate would have to defect! shanny Nov 2017 #33

Yes, let's gamble. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #41

You act like what we do makes f@ck all difference. shanny Nov 2017 #56

I disagree! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #57

Actually, an acting AG could do the job. DT would simply have to go down the line pnwmom Nov 2017 #44

With a new AG not recused the job of firing Mueller falls back to the NEW AG Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #14

new & improved AG not recused FIRES MUELLER TOMORROW! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #15

The person who appointed the special counsel is irrelevant. The reason Rosenstein is involved BzaDem Nov 2017 #32

Are we being GASLIGHTED here? I am asking for a friend! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #16

That scenario brings back fond memories of the Saturday Night Massacre. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #20

The fact that indictments have been handed down. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #22

Perhaps, after a few more indictments then we could more comfortably gamble on this. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #53

It would help. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #54

Laurence Tribe worried DEMS take bait fire Sessions & buh bye Mueller Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #23

Laurence Tribe: 1st things 1st PROTECT MUELLER then go after Sessions Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #26

Richard Painter: "The fix is in. They set up Sessions to take the fall." Wwcd Nov 2017 #37

The fix is in.They set up Sessions to take the fall. After he is gone, a new acting AG fires Mueller Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #40

Unless Meuller gets them all first! Wwcd Nov 2017 #42

Don't really know Mueller's timetable. D whole deal needs 2b further along close 2 pt of NO return! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #45

I think Sessions will resign and Dems have no control over that. Vinca Nov 2017 #38

I think Sessions will hold unto dear life. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #46

Kicking! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #58

If he fires him it's obstruction of justice pile on. Go ahead and fire him, makes you look even Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #59

Let's not gamble while we got a GOP majority. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #60

Kicking! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #61

I cannot believe that I need to kick this again. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #62

Meh. Tribe is entitled to his opinion. struggle4progress Nov 2017 #63

Can anyone spell RECUSAL for me? How about RECUSED? Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #64

Mueller is five steps ahead of Trump in this game... cbdo2007 Nov 2017 #66

Sounds good! Let's not make it harder. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #68

If Trump wanted Mueller gone he doesn't need to fire Sessions. onenote Nov 2017 #70

Fire Sessions for what reason? Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #71

any reason Trump wants to give. onenote Nov 2017 #72

He needs to give a reason and if he chooses Russian connections those connect 2 him Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #73

Laurence Tribe worried DEMS take bait fire Sessions & buh bye Mueller Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #75

Is Tribe or Mueller right? Someone has to be right. Not Ruth Nov 2017 #76