Center for American Progress on Lieberman
American Progress @amprog 3m3 minutes ago
The new FBI director must be exceptionally qualified and understand the uniquely independent role of the FBI within the executive branch.
American Progress @amprog 2m2 minutes ago
Sen. Lieberman and other politicians do not possess the necessary expertise or the crucial independence from political influence to do so.
American Progress @amprog 2m2 minutes a
With ongoing questions surrounding removal of Comey, fairness, impartiality, and independence must be paramount as the selection is made
American Progress @amprog 1m1 minute ago
Politicians on both sides of the aisle have called for an appointee who is not a former politician.
American Progress @amprog 1m1 minute ago
Unlike Comey and other past FBI directors, Lieberman has no federal law enforcement experience.
American Progress @amprog 1m1 minute ago
He has an ongoing and close relationship with AG Sessions, who has recused himself from the Russia-Trump investigation
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And Lieberman glowingly endorsed Sessions’ confirmation in January.
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