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(130,728 posts)'A concise report will probably act as a road map to investigation for the Democratic House and to further criminal investigation by other prosecutors.
The special counsel Robert Mueller will apparently soon turn in a report to the new attorney general, William Barr. Sure, there is still a lot of activity, including subpoenas, flying around, but that shouldnt stop Mr. Mueller.
The report is unlikely to be a dictionary-thick tome, which will disappoint some observers. But such brevity is not necessarily good news for the president. In fact, quite the opposite.'
at140
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(52,116 posts)If mueller doesn't indict Donnie, but his final report does serve as a "road map" for further investigations and prosecutions, on the one hand, that's great for eventually bringing Donnie to justice....
But in the other hand, it's an eternity in terms of politics. Nearly two and a half years into his term, we get a road map for more investigations and eventually more prosecutions.
Donnie might well limp through his entire four years before facing the music.
Again, let's remember that there's no way in hell any democrat could have politically survived a fraction of what Donnie has been accused of. A democratic president would have been forced out of office long ago.
But for a republican, he gets to keep his finger on the nuclear button until he's pretty clearly nailed by the lengthy, official process.
triron
(21,984 posts)Our constitution and legal system do not adequately deal with a traitorous POTUS.
Trump should have been forced out long ago; in fact, he should not have even taken office.
kentuck
(111,052 posts)Then, they will have to decide what should be done about it?
Have laws been broken? Has there been any obstruction of justice from the scofflaws?
Once Mueller and Barr come to a consensus, they will turn over the information to the Gang of Eight in the Congress, most likely.
Then, they will have to decide what is best for our country?
They may have to put partisanship aside?
It's an historical moment.
OliverQ
(3,363 posts)I think there will be a cover up, or there won't be enough to convince the Senate to get rid of him.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Yet, GOPers have done nothing.
at140
(6,110 posts)but Mueller can't publish the reports himself because the Special Counsel law requires him to submit the entire report to the Attorney General of the United States. Then the AG can either publish it in entirety (best option for country), or summarize it and publish his own version, or publish nothing.
mcar
(42,278 posts)Thanks.
sharedvalues
(6,916 posts)Katyal was pro-Gorsuch and pro-Kavanaugh.
Hes not believable. He shredded his credibility for his corporate clients, to Americas lasting damage.
Link to tweet
Link to tweet
at140
(6,110 posts)Cha
(296,821 posts)It Is Very Bad News for trump.