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Watergate's Carl Bernstein: FBI Wouldn't Reopen A Probe Unless It Is "A Real Bombshell"
zerohedge.com ^ | Oct 28, 2016

Posted on 10/28/2016 7:52:49 PM PDT by Helicondelta

In the aftermath of the so-called Cocktober surprise unveiled this afternoon by the FBI when the bureau announced it was reopening a probe into Hillary Clinton's email server because "new evidence has come to light" after "materials" were found on equipment belonging to Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin, the question on everyone's lips - and certainly Hillary Clinton's and most democrats - is why did the FBI do this now, 11 days before the election, in a way that did not even coordinate with the White House?

One opinion belongs to Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein, who just days after his infamous peer Bob Woodward said that the "Clinton foundation is corrupt, it's a scandal" said that "her conduct in regard to the e-mails is really indefensible and if there was going to be more information that came out, it was the one thing, as I said on the air last night, actually that could really perhaps affect this election. We don't know what this means yet except that it's a real bombshell. And it is unthinkable that the Director of the FBI would take this action lightly, that he would put this letter forth to the Congress of the United States saying there is more information out there about classified e-mails and call it to the attention of congress unless it was something requiring serious investigation. So that's where we are..."

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 3rdthread; anthonyweiner; bobwoodward; carlbernstein; cocktobersurprise; humaabedin
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To: tumblindice

Best. Erection. Ever.


21 posted on 10/28/2016 8:07:38 PM PDT by Rastus (#NeverHillary #AlwaysTrump)
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To: BenLurkin

How about the real professionals in the FBI were about to walk and talk. Presented the ultimatum and Comey backed down. There is too much anecdotal evidence of the career people being very pissed because it is their careers and dedication to the country that is being sullied.


22 posted on 10/28/2016 8:08:10 PM PDT by mazda77 (The solution: Vote Trump)
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To: tumblindice
“Cocktober surprise”. Does this mean they have hard evidence that will stand up in court?^

Normally I have very rigid standards for humor, but I'll let them relax and go limp just this once.
23 posted on 10/28/2016 8:08:37 PM PDT by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: generally
Wow. Even Woodward and Bernstein. Not enough popcorn in the universe for this.


24 posted on 10/28/2016 8:10:03 PM PDT by American Guesser
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To: Helicondelta

I so wish that berstien puke had an early morning business meeting in the world trade center 9/11 2001


25 posted on 10/28/2016 8:10:18 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom Its a Joke friends)
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To: Paladin2
Could be a setup...

I don't think so. This story has pushed that Trump-has-a-foul-mouth story permanently into the background. These emails will be the main topic for at least the next week.

26 posted on 10/28/2016 8:10:48 PM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: unixfox

“If we had real journalists today we wouldn’t be where we are now.”

Perfect. Just perfect.


27 posted on 10/28/2016 8:11:51 PM PDT by huckfillary
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To: tumblindice

...furthermore, let’s hope the judge hands down a stiff sentence.


28 posted on 10/28/2016 8:11:53 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: Helicondelta

There is no way this has anything to do with Scalia? When I think bombshell, I imagine a lot.


29 posted on 10/28/2016 8:11:56 PM PDT by TBall
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To: mazda77

“How about the real professionals in the FBI were about to walk and talk. Presented the ultimatum and Comey backed down. There is too much anecdotal evidence of the career people being very pissed because it is their careers and dedication to the country that is being sullied.”

That was my thought. She has lost the Praetorian guard.


30 posted on 10/28/2016 8:14:26 PM PDT by Psalm 144 (Je suis, Deplorables. Marchons, marchons!)
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To: Helicondelta

Why do any of you suppose that Comey said that he did not know if there was anything of any significance in the emails, or is that simply media spin?


31 posted on 10/28/2016 8:14:42 PM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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To: Helicondelta

The consensus over at DU is that this whole thing is Obama’s fault for keeping Comey (republican) on as FBI Director. Little said re HRC’s actions.


32 posted on 10/28/2016 8:15:01 PM PDT by umgud (ban all infidelaphobics)
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To: Sasparilla

If this wasn’t damning information, the FBI would not have said a thing...This has to be something so bad that the FBI doesn’t want it to get out to the public without their investigation...

If it wasn’t dangerous to Clinton or the country, they would’ve ignored it...


33 posted on 10/28/2016 8:20:36 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: Sasparilla

Nate Silver is saying this is nothing, and she still has a 76% chance of winning.


34 posted on 10/28/2016 8:21:26 PM PDT by MNDude (God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democrat)
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To: umgud

Comey is not a Republican. He is a Democrat who happened to be asked to serve in the GW administration. Matt Sclapp threw water on that lie earlier today because he was there beforehand.


35 posted on 10/28/2016 8:22:03 PM PDT by mazda77 (The solution: Vote Trump)
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To: Psalm 144
She has lost the Praetorian guard.

Hillary never did put much stock in the old saying "Be nice to people on the way up. Because you'll meet them again on the way down."

36 posted on 10/28/2016 8:22:05 PM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: Helicondelta
in a way that did not even coordinate with the White House?

....specially since the sweater belt maven has been singing backup With Pocahontas Warren

37 posted on 10/28/2016 8:23:19 PM PDT by Doogle (( USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: generally

38 posted on 10/28/2016 8:27:27 PM PDT by Newton (All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.)
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To: umgud

They will get kicked off of DU if they criticize Hillary. This became the policy after bernie was cheated out of the nomination. Prior to that, the bbots were almost as bad to Killary as we are... They are all being compelled to tow the line, now


39 posted on 10/28/2016 8:29:45 PM PDT by jimmyray (there is no problem so bad that you can't make it worse)
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To: mazda77

Then O is catching hell for the wrong reason.


40 posted on 10/28/2016 8:29:58 PM PDT by umgud (ban all infidelaphobics)
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