[JimSEA]

until now, the U.S. political system has avoided the spectacle of a new Administration prosecuting its predecessor for policy disagreements.

The end of the American political system. Criminalize your opponents just like the Burmese generals do and you stay in power for a long time if only you are ruthless and bloody enough.

[adanaC]

Obama probably wants to nail the Clintons’ past administration too.

That would be his way to keep Hillary and Bill in line.