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cheapdate

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6. True. All public officials are obligated to serve the public interest.

Reply to w4rma (Reply #3)

Sun Jun 19, 2016, 06:40 PM

Jun 2016

Public officials have a dual life as private citizens and public officials. We call it a "public trust" that they will pursue the public interest over their private interests.

They can honor or betray the public trust.

The people can affirm or reject them in regular elections.

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Attorney general: I've never discussed Clinton emails with Obama [View all] w4rma Jun 2016 OP

That's really about all there is to it. cheapdate Jun 2016 #1

No, the attorney general works "In the interest of the American people, first and foremost." (nt) w4rma Jun 2016 #3

True. All public officials are obligated to serve the public interest. cheapdate Jun 2016 #6

And she shouldn't. But Obama knew what emails were at issue pnwmom Jun 2016 #2

It isn't about "what emails were at issue"... tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #4

So, he read all of the emails that she deleted? virtualobserver Jun 2016 #5

Sure. lol 840high Jun 2016 #8

You ever think he wouldnt?? 7962 Jun 2016 #9

Fox news just trying to make up a scandal. Kingofalldems Jun 2016 #7

There's gotta be a really relaxed aire about the AG's organization Plucketeer Jun 2016 #10