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MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
Thu Jun 8, 2017, 09:32 AM Jun 2017

What was in Comey's prepared statement is about all he'll say.

There will be lots of questions from both sides, but I expect Comey to stick closely to what was in his prepared statement and not offer much more than that in response to questions. I'll be listening, but I don't expect to learn much that is new from his actual testimony.

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What was in Comey's prepared statement is about all he'll say. (Original Post) MineralMan Jun 2017 OP
I agree. RDANGELO Jun 2017 #1
Comey is not going to say there was obstruction of justice. HopeAgain Jun 2017 #2
The questions from Republicans will be most important. kentuck Jun 2017 #3
Comey's answers will frustrate the Republicans. MineralMan Jun 2017 #4
Repubs will focus on leaks and "no investigation into trump", dems on obstruction jmg257 Jun 2017 #5

RDANGELO

(3,430 posts)
1. I agree.
Thu Jun 8, 2017, 09:37 AM
Jun 2017

The damage to the president and the Republicans will be more political that legal. It will reinforce what people already believe.

HopeAgain

(4,407 posts)
2. Comey is not going to say there was obstruction of justice.
Thu Jun 8, 2017, 09:37 AM
Jun 2017

Because if he does, he would have to explain why they didn't act on it. His facts are already out, he's not going to testify as to his "feelings," unlike yesterday, where their their personal opinions hid the facts.

It's going to be the exact opposite of yesterday's testimony, but to the same end.

If that makes any sense?

MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
4. Comey's answers will frustrate the Republicans.
Thu Jun 8, 2017, 09:41 AM
Jun 2017

So, they'll get more and more shrill and accusatory and try to shift the conversation to something else. Comey won't play along. If they ask irrelevant questions, Comey will shut them down with a terse answer.

jmg257

(11,996 posts)
5. Repubs will focus on leaks and "no investigation into trump", dems on obstruction
Thu Jun 8, 2017, 09:49 AM
Jun 2017

It'll all come down to what Comey will say in response.


Is there a reason not to respond openly? Will he be concerned about ongoing investigations and open vs closed hearings now that he is civilian?

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