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So he IS a serial rapist! Christ, how many women has he raped? nt DRoseDARs Sep 2018 #1
yes - it's the one accusation they know will kill his nomination getagrip_already Sep 2018 #2
Because perjury wouldn't? Being a confirmed RW conspiracy hack wouldn't? Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2018 #47
pretty much..... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #55
The thing is if any "limited investigation" opens any other criminal trail the FBI WILL follow it. Fred Sanders Sep 2018 #3
I thought the DOJ was independent from the president. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2018 #31
This type of limitation is probably a legal overreach since this is follow up to a first background Fred Sanders Sep 2018 #37
So it was a con all along mcar Sep 2018 #4
No way to tell yet...what the FBI will find at the margins and be obligated to persue. Fred Sanders Sep 2018 #5
they won't persue anything - they are just documenting what the witnesses say... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #10
Can they do this? The FBI can't ignore evidence Glimmer of Hope Sep 2018 #6
yes, it's not a federal crime, and they aren't investigating..... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #11
I see. Thanks. Glimmer of Hope Sep 2018 #22
OK, media. This is up to you. Dirty Donny* got the clamps on Achilleaze Sep 2018 #7
I am wondering if the same FBI agents will be used that are always called on the carpet LiberalArkie Sep 2018 #8
I think those were Secret Service Agents. TryLogic Sep 2018 #24
If you don't get to the bottom of all of it bucolic_frolic Sep 2018 #9
optics and cover..... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #13
getting to the bottom of it all is not the purpose. pangaia Sep 2018 #17
Swetnick's allegation is the most damaging. Lonestarblue Sep 2018 #12
time to release the kraken...... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #14
It's more because it's Trumps sworn enemy Stormy's lawyer than it is her allegation being mr_lebowski Sep 2018 #39
Sorry folks. This whole FBI investigation thing is a crock. pangaia Sep 2018 #15
The one wild card here is whether they interview mark judge and... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #16
He sure doesn't want to lie to the FBI bucolic_frolic Sep 2018 #18
I thought I heard it said that he didn't have to answer at all if he chooses not to Sucha NastyWoman Sep 2018 #27
I think that's probably correct bucolic_frolic Sep 2018 #30
the interviews are voluntary... but getagrip_already Sep 2018 #35
If Judge has done a lot of work dealing with addiction(s), he may welcome the chance TryLogic Sep 2018 #32
No need for a cover up like this unless the crimes are even worse! nt procon Sep 2018 #19
Ain't going to help, in the end. Paladin Sep 2018 #20
I hope if the FBI ever investigates me Mr.Bill Sep 2018 #21
I've been through it..... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #25
Yep, it's pretty much just another background check. Jedi Guy Sep 2018 #56
They probably can't talk to Swetnick because she's Avenatti's client. George II Sep 2018 #23
Stupid strategy on WH's part. They have just unleashed spooky3 Sep 2018 #26
Swetnick alleged serious crimes which can and should be investigated by local police. TryLogic Sep 2018 #34
MD, but the law governing the crime would be the ones in effect DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #50
More obstruction Bayard Sep 2018 #28
Hello 60 Minutes Me. Sep 2018 #29
If this is accurate, the fbi has probbably already finished it's calls getagrip_already Sep 2018 #33
Not sure how any woman or humane man could vote for him. And what about his temperment? TryLogic Sep 2018 #36
Senate's out of session for the weekend DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #49
I thought the turtle kept them around this weekend? getagrip_already Sep 2018 #52
He did, but no point since there's a 1 week delay now DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #54
Hey, Don McGahn and your sexual predator boss..............the serial liar and Russian hack..... turbinetree Sep 2018 #38
report on raw story says trump denied fbi authority to get records from judge's employment at safewa getagrip_already Sep 2018 #40
How can the White House claim to know all the people who need to be interviewed muriel_volestrangler Sep 2018 #41
Calling all cops! This president can't silence everyone. He's an idiot truthisfreedom Sep 2018 #42
Obstructing an FBI investigation? cstanleytech Sep 2018 #43
It's a cover-up. Hell needs to be raised!! Owl Sep 2018 #44
Hopefully, the FBI can use this. Trump "They (FBI) have free rein" Jarqui Sep 2018 #45
I long for the day when we have a Pres. who does not lie to our faces. riversedge Sep 2018 #60
That's one of the key reasons why I miss the president we previously had Jarqui Sep 2018 #61
Not going to be something that slips under the Michael Avanatti radar....buckle up. SayItLoud Sep 2018 #46
This is a stupid strategy DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #48
Your move now, Mr Avenatti.... OnDoutside Sep 2018 #51
Media must investigate riverbendviewgal Sep 2018 #57
I love the smell of whitewash in the morning. It smells like winning. mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2018 #53
Just saw this posted on CNN: Trump says FBI has 'free rein' in Kavanaugh probe onetexan Sep 2018 #58
No need to worry Sidthelib Sep 2018 #59
@SenFeinstein The FBI's hands must not be tied in this investigation. We need the facts. riversedge Sep 2018 #62
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