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LuvLoogie

(6,995 posts)
1. If it's that important to you, do the research.
Fri Jun 16, 2017, 11:29 PM
Jun 2017

Otherwise, judge them by their work--but you still may have to do some research.

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)
2. Without someone compiling a list?
Fri Jun 16, 2017, 11:30 PM
Jun 2017

I would say no. Give it a day or two. Someone is bound to put one together. That is, if it hasn't already been done. I haven't seen or heard of one yet.

MedusaX

(1,129 posts)
5. IMO, Political affiliation should have no relevance (ever) but certainly not under current
Fri Jun 16, 2017, 11:50 PM
Jun 2017

Circumstances.....

They have opted to step away from their regular firms/positions and take a serious reduction in compensation in order to be part of Mueller's team.

Plus, these are top notch legal beagles that undoubtedly recognize the severity of the situation and are ready, willing, and able to do whatever it takes to avoid a full blown Constitutional crisis.

MichMary

(1,714 posts)
7. If this had been written about
Sat Jun 17, 2017, 07:18 AM
Jun 2017

someone investigating a D president, you might think they had an agenda.

"They have opted to step away from their regular firms/positions and take a serious reduction in compensation in order to be part of Mueller's team."

I would love to see this be as non-partisan as possible, so that the ultimate result won't have the taint of illegitimacy that has lingered over the WJC investigation.


pnwmom

(108,977 posts)
6. We only know the names of a few. He's hired more than a dozen.
Sat Jun 17, 2017, 12:02 AM
Jun 2017

One has given money to both Dems and GOP. The other two have only given money to Dems.

But those are lawyers with impeccable credentials and they're only a fraction of the lawyers who will be involved.

Vinca

(50,269 posts)
8. The righties are making a big deal out of some of them being Democrats.
Sat Jun 17, 2017, 07:22 AM
Jun 2017

FYI, Ivanka has hired a Democrat to represent her. It shouldn't matter, but the "deep state" folks will create a whole new conspiracy.

Justice

(7,185 posts)
9. Very good point. In fact GOP use Jamie to
Sat Jun 17, 2017, 07:33 AM
Jun 2017

Defend Kushners - that it must be true b/c Jamie says do. Wonder if Jared's gonna need his own lawyer re digital campaign work. I know there is spousal privilege but seems like a whole other level compared to Ivanka' activities.

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