Morning Jolt: Rules Matter

On the menu today: One of Robert Mueller's lieutenants now writes that the former FBI director failed to subpoena the president and otherwise "pulled punches for fear of incurring Trump's wrath"; the importance of rules, and how political figures who refuse to apply a consistent standard make governing impossible; and Newsweek has trouble discerning groups of people.

The Sudden and Dramatic Revision of Robert Mueller's Reputation

Every now and then during the Robert Mueller investigation, I would emphasize that by universal agreement, Mueller was the best man for the job, and that he would leave no stone unturned. Whatever evidence he didn't find probably didn't exist. Way back on May 18, 2017:

Former FBI director Robert Mueller is respected across the spectrum, a tough guy but not a witch hunter. Our Andy McCarthy concludes ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY September 22 2020 WITH JIM GERAGHTY September 22 2020 Rules Matter On the menu today: One of Robert Mueller's lieutenants now writes that the former FBI director failed to subpoena the president and otherwise "pulled punches for fear of incurring Trump's wrath"; the importance of rules, and how political figures who refuse to apply a consistent standard make governing impossible; and Newsweek has trouble discerning groups of people. The Sudden and Dramatic Revision of Robert Mueller's Reputation Every now and then during the Robert Mueller investigation, I would emphasize that by universal agreement, Mueller was the best man for the job, and that he would leave no stone unturned. Whatever evidence he didn't find probably didn't exist. Way back on May 18, 2017: Former FBI director Robert Mueller is respected across the spectrum, a tough guy but not a witch hunter. Our Andy McCarthy concludes ...   READ MORE

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