Appoint Preet Bharara as Special Prosecutor to investigate election influence by Russia (Petition)

[Snarkoleptic]

https://www.change.org/p/appoint-preet-bharara-as-special-prosecutor-to-investigate-election-influence-by-russia

Preet Bharara is one of the most accomplished jurists in America, with a history of honest, non-partisan investigations and an ability to take on even the largest of cases. He’s led the charge against corruption in the New York State government, financial fraud on Wall Street, and international gang activity. He is respected by Democrats and Republicans alike and has extensive experience with international investigations, including in Russia.

Now that he is no longer the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Mr. Bharara is the perfect candidate to take on the task of investigating the role Russia played in the 2016 elections.

Rod Rosenstein is currently the U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, and is expected to be confirmed as the Deputy Attorney General. Because Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from all future cases that involve Russia, Mr. Rosenstein will be responsible for leading any investigation into Russia’s actions. We ask Mr. Rosenstein to name Mr. Bharara as Special Prosecutor in charge of the investigation.

Election integrity is central to our survival as a democracy. This isn’t a Republican or a Democratic issue — this is an American issue. We as a nation demand an honest, non-partisan investigation, and Preet Bharara stands alone in his qualification to lead that inquiry.

[JDC]

1. He'd never be seen as impartial at this point

It may play into why he was let go to begin with

[Snarkoleptic]

2. His entire career has been built on impartiality and evenhandedness.

Not sure anyone exists in the vacuum that some would set as the necessary standard to take on this important task.

[HoneyBadger]

3. Trump fired him yesterday

bad optics

[Snarkoleptic]

4. Hence the draft-Preet movement.

Plus, nobody has been as strong on Russia. Putin banned him from the country in 2013 after he successfully prosecuted Russians for a massive gambling/poker operation run out of the Trump tower. So optics schmoptics...he's the best man for the job.