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Sessions pick as AG could spark exodus from civil rights division
Politico ^ | November 18, 2016 | Josh Gerstein

Posted on 11/20/2016 6:12:47 AM PST by C19fan

Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Sen. Jeff Sessions as attorney general is being met with alarm at the Justice Department’s civil rights division and could trigger an exodus there, former officials said Friday. Longtime lawyers in the unit that enforces voting rights laws, conducts investigations into alleged police abuses and prosecutes hate crimes were already on edge about what Trump’s victory would mean for their mission, but the selection of Sessions pushed those fears to another level, former officials said.

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TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: ag; agsessions; attorneygeneral; civilrights; corruptdoj; doj; draintheswamp; sessions; trump
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To: C19fan

This looks like a WIN/WIN!


21 posted on 11/20/2016 6:18:24 AM PST by maggief
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To: C19fan

They might get mad and leave?
Not likely. But, if they do, there’s no down side.

I’ll be more concerned when they don’t leave...


22 posted on 11/20/2016 6:18:30 AM PST by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2017; I pray we make it that long.)
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To: C19fan

WONDERFUL! Let it happen all through our corrupt, Marxist bureacracy!


23 posted on 11/20/2016 6:18:41 AM PST by Arlis
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To: silverleaf

Good. Useless people.


24 posted on 11/20/2016 6:19:10 AM PST by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: RU88
One can only “hope” for “change.”

Schadenfreude much?

25 posted on 11/20/2016 6:19:25 AM PST by SES1066 (Quality, Speed or Economical - Any 2 of 3 except in government - 1 at best but never #3!)
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To: C19fan

I am not tired of winning.


26 posted on 11/20/2016 6:19:28 AM PST by Sasparilla (I Am Not Tired Of Winning)
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To: C19fan

Never seen the word ‘fear’ in so many articles. I suspect they are going to be utterly terrified when it actually happens.

:)


27 posted on 11/20/2016 6:19:39 AM PST by Leep (Winner winner chicken dinner!)
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To: C19fan

Voluntary self-decimation of that part of the Justice Department would be a wonderful thing. It would save from having to pay them UIC.


28 posted on 11/20/2016 6:19:42 AM PST by Gaffer
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To: C19fan
Sen. Jeff Sessions as attorney general is being met with alarm at the Justice Department’s civil rights division and could trigger an exodus there

There's the winning I looked forward to and then there's the winning I never saw coming. Just so much winning!!!

29 posted on 11/20/2016 6:19:59 AM PST by Drew68
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To: C19fan

Obama’s DOJ has acted as representatives of BLM even before it existed. It is out of control.


30 posted on 11/20/2016 6:20:11 AM PST by umgud (ban all infidelaphobics)
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To: SandyInSeattle

Yeah. Trump should make the appointment and see who bails. My guess would be you could count them on one hand.


31 posted on 11/20/2016 6:21:22 AM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: C19fan
I wonder what skills the Justice Department’s civil rights division staff believe they have for the private sector.
32 posted on 11/20/2016 6:21:34 AM PST by Vision (Best Radio Station Ever: www.MartiniInTheMorning.com)
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To: C19fan

Politico —> Fake News


33 posted on 11/20/2016 6:21:37 AM PST by Democrats hate too much
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To: C19fan
"could trigger an exodus there"

Saves them from being fired.

34 posted on 11/20/2016 6:21:39 AM PST by Carl Vehse
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To: C19fan

Yes, they are draining the swamp themselves and saving Sessions from having to do it. LOL I love it.


35 posted on 11/20/2016 6:22:12 AM PST by SolidRedState (I used to think bizarro world was a fiction.)
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To: C19fan

This is wonderful! Now, if only CAIR felt the same way and decided they needed to pack their bags.


36 posted on 11/20/2016 6:22:25 AM PST by JudyinCanada
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To: C19fan

That’s the good news.....


37 posted on 11/20/2016 6:22:36 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: C19fan
The rats are leaving the draining swamp.
38 posted on 11/20/2016 6:22:36 AM PST by snarkpup (Socialism causes the worst people to become in charge, if they aren't already.)
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To: C19fan

These leeches aren’t going anywhere. They wouldn’t know how to hold a real job.


39 posted on 11/20/2016 6:22:37 AM PST by boycott (S)
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To: C19fan

We can only hope.


40 posted on 11/20/2016 6:22:49 AM PST by Old Retired Army Guy (frequently.)
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