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2016 Postmortem

In reply to the discussion: Can Obama stop all of this [View all]

matt819

(10,749 posts)
15. Hmmmm. . .
Mon Oct 31, 2016, 02:36 PM
Oct 2016

Here's how I see it.

Option 1: Do nothing now. Fire Comey once Hillary is certified as the winner.

Option 2: Do nothing now. Call in AG Lynch to begin a highly confidential investigation of Comey and his ties to and communication with the GOP in connection with his statement last week. Then fire Comey once Hillary is certified as the winner.

Option 3: Follow options 1 or 2, and then let Hillary fire Comey on January 20.

Option 4: Follow options 1, 2, or 3, but, through AG Lynch release details this week of the FBI investigation into Trump's ties with Russia.

Option 5: Do nothing. Comey continues to be pilloried in the press and he's allows to retain what little dignity he has left and resigns when Hillary is sworn in.

My preference: Option 2 and 4.

Can Obama stop all of this [View all] Jason1961 Oct 2016 OP
Not a good idea jberryhill Oct 2016 #1
It's a GREAT idea JCannon Oct 2016 #4
horrendous idea Cosmocat Oct 2016 #7
Agreed. Obama has to fire Comey after the election, since leaving it for Clinton would just unitedwethrive Oct 2016 #13
Stop what? Wilms Oct 2016 #2
I feel bad for all the people who are so concerned about being called a "concern troller". NCTraveler Oct 2016 #6
Henny Penny approves this message. LanternWaste Oct 2016 #16
I've asked the same question. Has there been a statement jonno99 Oct 2016 #3
He should just let Comey hang himself. Yonnie3 Oct 2016 #5
No. Just let Comey twist in the wind. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #8
LOL Skittles Oct 2016 #10
Not a good idea. The president needs to be "hands-off" on this. razorman Oct 2016 #12
No. Caliman73 Oct 2016 #14
Hmmmm. . . matt819 Oct 2016 #15
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