Comey’s lawyer advised him to do this. It was legal advise that caused him to make this decision.
It has to be bad news for Hillary based upon the timing. If not, then why drag up a subject that has been put to rest? I can’t see him coming out a week from now saying it was only precautionary and everything is fine. It doesn’t bolster Hillary’s story that she didn’t doing anything wrong, but will just reinforce people’s suspensions that she is corrupt.
Well that Lawyer certainly didn't come by way of the DOJ. Lynch mob taking the fifth certainly didn't give him a lot of confidence either in his attempt to stay out of Fort Mercy Park.