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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: Comey, You Got Some 'Splainin To Do [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)Harry Reid is telling Comey, clearly, plainly, simply, that he put his fat, wingnut fingers on the scales of justice, and he'd best correct the record.
I don't think you understand that what Reid is doing is calling Comey out for being a hypocrite. He doesn't actually expect results from him, he's pointing out his dire hypocrisy.
Beyond that, all that is to be done is for Comey's disgusted subordinates to keep leaking like sieves, which they are only doing because Comey has disgraced himself by displaying obvious partisanship. Someone is gonna right this ship, and Comey needs to understand that he has destroyed his reputation by meddling when he was, specifically, told to not meddle.
What he should have done about the Trump - Russia investigation is INVESTIGATED. Way back WHEN...which he clearly has not done. And then he should have sent his findings to DOJ.
He should have done the same thing with the Clinton matter--sent the AG a letter with his findings and recommendations. He should have politely declined the request of Congress to testify, because IF the investigation was "open" or in the process of being resolved, it is--as the AG and her subordinates have told him--inappropriate for him to express opinions to politicians (who have an animus towards Clinton) with regard to ongoing/open investigations.
His failing is that he thinks he is smarter and better than his bosses, and he thinks he's special and doesn't have to listen to them. I hope Justice is talking to POTUS and will correct THAT record, right quick. Like say, a week or two from now.