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Opinion: Jeff Sessions is in deep trouble, and here's why
San Francisco Chronicle ^ | May 12, 2017 | by Jennifer Rubin, The Washington Post

Posted on 05/12/2017 9:03:53 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the Russia investigation.

He said in his written recusal released on March 2. "Having concluded those meetings today, I have decided to recuse myself from any existing or future investigations of any matters related in any way to the campaigns for President of the United States."

Any existing or future investigations. Related in any way.

Sessions consulted with the president and coordinated the firing of James Comey. Recall that Comey had testified on March 20 that he was heading the Russia investigation:

"I've been authorized by the Department of Justice to confirm that the FBI, as part of our counterintelligence mission, is investigating the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. That includes investigating the nature of any links between individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government, and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and Russia's efforts."

That is the investigation that Sessions promised to stay away from. Firing the man heading the investigation -- especially if Sessions knew that the reason was not the one stated in Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein's May 9 memo -- is a matter "arising from the campaigns for President of the United States."

Sessions may have some explanation for why he chose to participate in the firing of Comey. But the attorney general may now be in considerable legal peril.

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: agsessions; beauregard; bias; comey; iii; jefferson; jeffery; journalism; media; romneyagenda; romneyvstrump; second100days; sessions; teamromney; trumpdoj; trumprussia; wishfulthinking
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I am so sick of these people that I could vomit when I see their names in print.


61 posted on 05/12/2017 9:49:55 AM PDT by madprof98
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Go Sessions!

You’ve got them worried...


62 posted on 05/12/2017 9:50:05 AM PDT by Altura Ct.
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Prediction: There will be nothing positive written in any SF publication about anything associated with the Trump administration...ever.


63 posted on 05/12/2017 9:51:16 AM PDT by bk1000 (A clear conscience is a sure sign of a poor memory)
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To: SoFloFreeper

oh...that photo hurt my eyes..

Is she another Bruce Jenner? Sex change artist? certainly not a journalist...

Hope she/he stays in California and doesn’t spread his disease.


64 posted on 05/12/2017 9:51:50 AM PDT by haircutter
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Recent Jennifer Rubin Headlines:

Opinion: Jeff Sessions is in deep trouble, and here's why

Pro-Trump Republicans will get nothing, not even retention of a House majority

No good lawyer would have let Trump give Lester Holt this interview

And she calls her column "Right Turn"! Meanwhile, on that other glaring constitutional crisis …

No one in the White House can control Trump. So why stay?

Comey’s firing was about Russia (duh!). Why can’t Republicans admit it?

Here are the three dumbest defenses of Comey’s firing

Did Trump already blow his own cover story about Comey’s firing?

Have you no sense of decency, Mr. Spicer, at long last?

The walls are closing in on the scandal-plagued president


65 posted on 05/12/2017 9:53:14 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Jenny, there ain’t no law saying the AG can’t “unrecuse” himself.

Now go sit down and stfu.

5.56mm


66 posted on 05/12/2017 9:59:06 AM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
This is what bitter and stupid look like.


67 posted on 05/12/2017 9:59:30 AM PDT by FreeReign
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To: Reno89519

So it’s lyn Ted and lyn Session’s now? What are you a Conliberal?


68 posted on 05/12/2017 10:00:02 AM PDT by heshtesh ((New Yorker for Cruz))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

nothing burger with extra relish


69 posted on 05/12/2017 10:00:07 AM PDT by DEEP_e
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

lol, Rubin.


70 posted on 05/12/2017 10:04:14 AM PDT by Trump20162020
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Rubin wishes. This is a weak argument.
71 posted on 05/12/2017 10:05:47 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

If you really want to be informed, make sure you get your info from a twisted liberal writing in her proven poor and inaccurate style in a twisted liberal newspaper about fake news.

Opinon: Jennifer Rubin is a blithering idiot. If there is no “Russia” connection then Sessions can certainly participate in Comey’s firing. But, a person would have have about a 6th grade education level to figure that out.


72 posted on 05/12/2017 10:06:50 AM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (Apoplectic is where we want them!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Comey said he was not investigating Trump

There is no Russian investigation there


73 posted on 05/12/2017 10:09:05 AM PDT by silverleaf (We voted for change, not leftover change)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Jennifer Ruben is a ridiculous joke.


74 posted on 05/12/2017 10:14:35 AM PDT by Williams (Stop tolerating the intolerant.)
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To: Rennes Templar
Triple F News: Fake, Fallacious, Fabricated

Jennifer Rubin is a long-respected Constitutional and legislative scholar?

Somehow I seriously doubt that.

I would just add to the description of the opinion...Irrelevant, Dumb, and Delusional

75 posted on 05/12/2017 10:16:05 AM PDT by publius911 (I SUPPORT MY PRESIDENT?)
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To: arrogantsob

Stupid is as stupid does. Sessions should just do his job and forget about what people think...espciall media whores.


76 posted on 05/12/2017 10:16:40 AM PDT by richardtavor
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To: Nifster
You post a crapolastory from a lousy source....with no comment

I usually ignore those threads by idjits either too ignorant or too senile to include a comment.. I regret my momentary lapse

77 posted on 05/12/2017 10:19:09 AM PDT by publius911 (I SUPPORT MY PRESIDENT?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The Chronic? J-J-Jennifer Rubin?! Image and video hosting by TinyPic
78 posted on 05/12/2017 10:19:23 AM PDT by tumblindice ("Fight for your country." Hector)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

This woman has not made one correct prediction or analysis yet.


79 posted on 05/12/2017 10:20:26 AM PDT by KC_Conspirator
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To: arrogantsob

He should! Sessions sidelining himself was a mistake and he needs to undo it or get out of the way. Trump needs leadership in DOJ to help move this forward as now the Dems are filling the vacuum with nonsense.


80 posted on 05/12/2017 10:23:26 AM PDT by Reno89519 (Drain the Swamp is not party specific. Lyn' Ted is still a liar, Good riddance to him.)
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