[rlmorel]

It was this quote that got their hackles up where they decided on the Left and the Media (redundant) to slander him, slander his family, dig up every single thing they could (true or not) and plaster it across every media outlet available and hype it incessantly:

"...What I do know, as a former federal prosecutor, is, it does appear that there were crimes committed during the Obama administration. We talked earlier about Michael Flynn. His phone call with the Russian ambassador was a highly classified NSA intercept..."

It is that quote, pure and simple that made them pull out the stops, knowing full well they would have the support of NeverTrumpers (including those on FR) RINOs, and every person on the Left and in the media.

Ratcliffe sees things clearly with respect to crimes committed by the Obama administration (specifically surveillance abuses and the illegal setup and leaking) that is clear. Is there any doubt the Left and RINOs would squeal and fight with everything at their disposal rather than allow this man to be DNI?

I do agree with some posters here on a few key points, though:

• With the retirements coming up in 2020 on the Republican side, might be better to have Ratcliffe where he is.
  
  
• This was the Republican establishment telling him they wouldn't approve him. Which is disturbing. That said, I love the concept of him asking Admiral Rogers...(evil grin) if not for the simple spectacle of Leftist and RINO gray and white matter being splattered on every media and Internet surface! I know that would never happen, but...I like the thought. Admiral Rogers in an unsung hero to this nation.

[Okeydoker]

Probably so. Anybody the deep state fought so hard to keep out obviously was going to expose them. You can blame GOP senators 100%.

[JonPreston]

Thanks for this post. The NeverTrumpers, RINOs, and socialists have us in a pickle, despite Trump’s best effort.

[Howie66]

You bring up some very salient points. I still like the idea of giving Flynn a full pardon and then putting him in that slot.

You know that would pucker more than a few obamas.

[Louis Foxwell]

Putting Rogers in charge will send shock waves throughout the Deep State. How can he possibly be opposed?

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks rlmorel.