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McCain 'disappointed' Trump fired Comey
The Hill ^ | 05/09/17 | OLIVIA BEAVERS

Posted on 05/09/2017 5:06:02 PM PDT by Enlightened1

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Tuesday he is “disappointed” with President Trump's decision to fire FBI Directory James Comey, arguing such a move reinforces his calls for a special congressional panel to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election.

“While the President has the legal authority to remove the Director of the FBI, I am disappointed in the President's decision to remove James Comey from office,” McCain said in a statement.

Comey’s firing comes in the midst of an ongoing FBI investigation into whether Moscow interfered in the 2016 election, including whether Trump transition officials worked with Russian officials. The issue is also being probed by the House and Senate Intelligences committees.

McCain said Comey’s firing amid the FBI's Russia probe is all the more reason to form a special congressional committee that will independently investigate the matter. “I have long called for a special congressional committee to investigate Russia's interference in the 2016 election. The president's decision to remove the FBI Director only confirms the need and the urgency of such a committee,” he continued.

While a number of GOP senators voiced support for Trump's decision to fire the FBI chief, McCain praised Comey as "man of honor and integrity" who "has led the FBI well in extraordinary circumstances."

Critics have questioned whether Trump’s decision was an attempt to sway the FBI's Russia investigation, with many questioning the timing of Comey’s dismissal.

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


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: comey; disappointed; fired; mccain
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To: moehoward

I find McCain’s actions and utterances so despicable that his shamelessness is monumental. Can there be any wonder that the man has so few friends?


81 posted on 05/09/2017 6:15:49 PM PDT by Bookshelf
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To: Enlightened1

Anything that McCain is against, we know is a good move.


82 posted on 05/09/2017 6:16:23 PM PDT by Jonty30 (What Islam and secularism have in common is that they are both death cults)
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To: Enlightened1
Of course he is.

When are people going to acknowledge that McCain is a deep Dem operative posing as a Republican.

Comey and Brennan answered to Jarrett and O, in that order. Bout time Dem operative Comey was exposed just like Brennan.


83 posted on 05/09/2017 6:21:30 PM PDT by Pic7
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To: Enlightened1

McNuts, be disappointed in one hand and sh*t in the other and see which one fills up first! FU McNuts!


84 posted on 05/09/2017 6:21:33 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: Jane Long
I’m disappointed that MsStain has to open his pie hole for ‘relevance’.

And each time that POS opens his pie hole, he again reminds us why he is irrelevant.

85 posted on 05/09/2017 6:27:32 PM PDT by Mark17 (Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. In the beginning GOD....And the rest, as they say, is history)
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To: JBW1949

Too bad Hannity and Carlson do not start a new news station. Let the faggot, Sheperd Smith, run what used to be a decent news channel.


86 posted on 05/09/2017 6:32:55 PM PDT by Stepan12 (go)
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To: Enlightened1
So what is on McCain to cause this type of panic? Comey was keeping the dems and deep state from prosecution.....

For the first time in weeks I have a smidgen of hope.

87 posted on 05/09/2017 6:34:40 PM PDT by Lady Heron
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To: GuavaCheesePuff
He’s a maverick. McCain thinks for himself. I don’t agree with him on his statement, but he speaks his mind. He doesn’t toe the party line

McCain is a Benedict Arnold to his country. He also doesn't toe the common sense line either. He is the epitome of whats wrong with the GOP.

88 posted on 05/09/2017 6:37:17 PM PDT by frogjerk (We are conservatives. Not libertarians, not "fiscal conservatives", not moderates)
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To: Enlightened1

Senator John McCain passed documents to the FBI director, James Comey, last month alleging secret contacts between the Trump campaign and Moscow and that Russian intelligence had personally compromising material on the president-elect himself. - January 2017

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/10/fbi-chief-given-dossier-by-john-mccain-alleging-secret-trump-russia-contacts

The swamp is deep.


89 posted on 05/09/2017 6:37:26 PM PDT by McGruff (The terrorists have elected to receive.)
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To: Stepan12

Hopefully Sinclair Broadcasting will get one started...


90 posted on 05/09/2017 6:41:15 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: McGruff

When is your role in arming jihadist rebels & the destruction of Libya & Syria going to be investigated, you monstrous piece of shit?


91 posted on 05/09/2017 6:41:43 PM PDT by scooby321 (o even lower)
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To: SandyInSeattle

Welcome to AZ!! we need all the conservatives we can get.
Must say, you were brave to move here in August. Monsoon season will be here soon enough. What I hate are the dust storms.


92 posted on 05/09/2017 6:41:49 PM PDT by azishot
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To: xrmusn

I’m all for a Constitutional Amendment for Term Limits, while at the same time, repealing the 17th Amendment & restore the Senators true function.


93 posted on 05/09/2017 6:52:25 PM PDT by MrsEmmaPeel (a government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have)
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To: Enlightened1
Confirmation that is was the right move.
94 posted on 05/09/2017 6:59:39 PM PDT by Newbomb Turk (Hey Newbomb, where is your bothers ElCamino ?)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff
He’s a maverick. McCain thinks for himself. I don’t agree with him on his statement, but he speaks his mind. He doesn’t toe the party line.

John McCain isn't a maverick. John McCain is just in it for John McCain. Screw the people of the USA.

95 posted on 05/09/2017 7:01:44 PM PDT by Newbomb Turk (Hey Newbomb, where is your bothers ElCamino ?)
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To: azishot

Not by choice to arrive in August believe me. Just the dust this weekend was making me yak.


96 posted on 05/09/2017 7:02:23 PM PDT by Not A Snowbird (SandyInPeoria just doesn't sound right... yet here I am.)
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To: Enlightened1

If I gave you a wakizashi, senator, would you do the right thing?


97 posted on 05/09/2017 7:06:11 PM PDT by NorthMountain (The Democrats ... have lost their grip on reality -DJT)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Well John, we’re even. I am disappointed you are still breathing!


98 posted on 05/09/2017 7:19:11 PM PDT by vette6387
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To: Enlightened1

What an idiot......I’m disappointed every time he opens his mouth......
st*u, John boy.


99 posted on 05/09/2017 7:19:26 PM PDT by Veto! (Opinions freely expressed as advice)
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To: SandyInSeattle

“When he’s up again, if I’m still living in Arizona, I’ll actively work for his primary opponent.

So did you get to vote for that looser Martha McSally? She’s just about as big a disappointment as is McLame.


100 posted on 05/09/2017 7:21:01 PM PDT by vette6387
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