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47. "Biden needs to declassify as much of the Mueller Report as possible..."

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President-elect Biden wary of Trump-focused investigations, sources say [View all] brooklynite Nov 2020 OP

No moving on rpannier Nov 2020 #1

I agree, no moving on. liberalgunwilltravel Nov 2020 #23

I agree Rorey Nov 2020 #29

I concur... IthinkThereforeIAM Nov 2020 #100

I agree. If Biden had said this BEFORE the election the numbers might be different. usaf-vet Nov 2020 #55

I couldn't agree more DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #114

Thanks for the great expansion of my same thoughts. I don't want to be a naysayer but..., usaf-vet Nov 2020 #138

this llashram Nov 2020 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author llashram Nov 2020 #72

2006? But I agree with the normalization point... thesquanderer Nov 2020 #73

There you are! Great strategy. PatrickforO Nov 2020 #122

+ 1. nt iluvtennis Nov 2020 #126

All of them DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #149

The same mistake Ford made with Nixon. Grins Nov 2020 #107

I agree. Been there done that before and it got you trump rockfordfile Nov 2020 #131

I can understand it, but nobody is above the law. RDANGELO Nov 2020 #2

No, I can't understand it, it is BS Escurumbele Nov 2020 #54

I think Biden is saying this because it supports his pledge to unite Americans together. nt pazzyanne Nov 2020 #83

It's not BS wsbradshaw Nov 2020 #112

As long as he doesn't stand in the way soothsayer Nov 2020 #3

Just as I predicted before he even became the nominee. oldsoftie Nov 2020 #4

Very good points Rorey Nov 2020 #30

I agree. We need to remember this election wasnt a landslide. oldsoftie Nov 2020 #133

Nope, democratic voters will not vote next time, we want justice. Escurumbele Nov 2020 #60

this++ llashram Nov 2020 #69

yes, it can happen here and already did-- post-GW Bush, post-GHW Bush, post-Nixon LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #92

But more people voted in '16 & '20 than ever before. oldsoftie Nov 2020 #134

I won't go so far as to say I won't vote, but you have a good point about PatrickforO Nov 2020 #127

Well then they may have to be happy with Pres Haley if they wanna stay home. oldsoftie Nov 2020 #132

I do have one other thought. Please be careful about telling people you won't vote unless... PatrickforO Nov 2020 #142

I wonder... DonaldsRump Nov 2020 #5

It not only normalizes behavior Rorey Nov 2020 #32

Sometimes punishment sets the example so the other vermin crawl back under their rocks. Tommymac Nov 2020 #38

Exactly! SnowCritter Nov 2020 #53

Then this balloon needs to be popped, pronto. not_the_one Nov 2020 #97

Agreed. To the extent federal prosecutions may interfere with critical focus on our climate crisis, Magoo48 Nov 2020 #6

Holding trump accountable for his crimes is not vengence Fullduplexxx Nov 2020 #14

Call it what you will. Magoo48 Nov 2020 #28

I called it what it is thank you Fullduplexxx Nov 2020 #39

To each of us the order of priorities will be different. Magoo48 Nov 2020 #52

" I called it what it is thank you." LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #118

biden will allow the DOJ to pursue and HIS focus must be on moving forward beachbumbob Nov 2020 #7

Getting Trump to conceed-- Nortbnd101 Nov 2020 #57

Black folks aren't having it this time. RiverbendsJoe Nov 2020 #8

Do you have any data pointing to Black voters focusing on Trump's ethics as a voting reason? brooklynite Nov 2020 #11

Oh, please EndlessWire Nov 2020 #49

Think whatever you would like to think, including the "thought" that the opinions of black voters, RiverbendsJoe Nov 2020 #66

So you are the voice of 'Black Voters'? Chemisse Nov 2020 #103

Oh, hell EndlessWire Nov 2020 #129

Actually, my comment was not to you. n/t Chemisse Nov 2020 #150

TY. n/t EndlessWire Nov 2020 #165

You said what you said. EndlessWire Nov 2020 #130

Please do not repeat Obama's mistake as it cstanleytech Nov 2020 #9

It's going to be Kamala EndlessWire Nov 2020 #50

It certainly won't be the Vice President. n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2020 #80

Practicality is an important consideration bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #10

Oh boy here we go .. Fullduplexxx Nov 2020 #12

tRump happened because Nixon & Reagan (Iran-Contra) & Bush were not held to account. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2020 #13

I hold in my hand d_b Nov 2020 #15

Yes, focus on fixing problems Covid #1, Electoral reform #2, tRump-Republicon lawlessness #3 Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2020 #16

Great, let him go. Then when the next authoritarian comes along, one with a brain, he'll know dem4decades Nov 2020 #17

I listened to his response and he said it was the DOJ responsibility. olegramps Nov 2020 #18

It's the President's job to make sure the laws are enforced - specifically tasked to do so... PoliticAverse Nov 2020 #79

I agree, however this does not mean that he should determine who should be prosecuted. olegramps Nov 2020 #139

That sounds fine. No president should be pushing for prosecutions. Chemisse Nov 2020 #104

Well, at least Mitch McConnell might die from the belly laughs. OneBro Nov 2020 #19

+1. They keep walking, and we're the only ones who can hold them accountable to minimize JudyM Nov 2020 #145

How about just instructing your administration to fully cooperate with other investigations Maeve Nov 2020 #20

Biden Is Right To Focus On Moving Forward Dr. Skull Nov 2020 #21

Trump needs to be investigated regardless of how 'wary' Biden might feel. iscooterliberally Nov 2020 #22

No. nt Susan Calvin Nov 2020 #24

This isn't just about Trump. It's also about a president's ability to obstruct Congress. Lonestarblue Nov 2020 #25

exactly right Locrian Nov 2020 #40

"Biden needs to declassify as much of the Mueller Report as possible..." Botany Nov 2020 #47

Let NYS go after him for tax evasions. Congress needs to go after all his lawyers, Cabinet and WH... machoneman Nov 2020 #26

Well this is disappointing vlyons Nov 2020 #27

The installation of D. Trump into the White House by Russia was an act of war and the biggest ... Botany Nov 2020 #31

This issue will soon be moot when Trump pardons himself and everyone in his administration. SunSeeker Nov 2020 #33

I think it will be more than NY still_one Nov 2020 #35

That isn't the purpose of the presidency. Biden is right. It will be other parties that will go still_one Nov 2020 #34

"Enforcing the law" is actually, literally in the job description intrepidity Nov 2020 #159

This message was self-deleted by its author still_one Nov 2020 #161

First they shouldn't show their cards before inauguration, and the Georgia runoffs. Second it is still_one Nov 2020 #162

I realize Joe may be talking this way to bring pukes in from the cold Ponietz Nov 2020 #36

An independent prosecutor or prosecutors Danascot Nov 2020 #37

"Moving On" after Reagan Bettie Nov 2020 #41

I Couldn't Possibly DISAGREE More Lou Is Nov 2020 #42

Where are all the posters saying that this is just an "opinion analysis, not a "report" when... JoeOtterbein Nov 2020 #43

Possibly because "those posters" understand the difference between editorial and objective reporting LanternWaste Nov 2020 #148

Martyr Nasruddin Nov 2020 #44

Trump's crimes need to be exposed, investigated, and adjudicated. NCjack Nov 2020 #45

As Joe's state victories were reported, my blood pressure began to NCjack Nov 2020 #75

As Joe's state victories were reported, my blood pressure began to NCjack Nov 2020 #76

Uh huh. I was afraid of that. malthaussen Nov 2020 #46

Lunacy at its highest -- Repubs break the law and are never held accountable -- JT45242 Nov 2020 #48

Please, please post this as an OP nt intrepidity Nov 2020 #160

Joe will be the president. He makes the decisions. ( i can see some of his points) BUT bluestarone Nov 2020 #51

An investigation shouldn't involve the presidency in any way, its a moot point yaesu Nov 2020 #56

Much as I hate Trump heckles65 Nov 2020 #58

I just don't want to see a pardon. EndlessWire Nov 2020 #59

Absolutely not!! heckles65 Nov 2020 #61

Absolutely not what? n/t EndlessWire Nov 2020 #62

imo , because the Bush administration wasnt punished, we got Trump. Mr. Sparkle Nov 2020 #63

wary? why? llashram Nov 2020 #64

Really, people? That is NOT what I'm reading from this. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2020 #65

this is not a new llashram Nov 2020 #82

Thanks for not reading the article in its entirety. DinahMoeHum Nov 2020 #144

honestly, I did read the article llashram Nov 2020 #147

You have to remember that the political class will not be punished by the political class. LiberalArkie Nov 2020 #67

I remember Clinton's 1st term getting off to a poor start DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #68

I don't want his presidency to be consumed with investigations either. Gore1FL Nov 2020 #71

that's right LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #91

They wouldn't do the same for him. ForgoTheConsequence Nov 2020 #74

Well, then, his presidency has failed before it begins, and America will never heal Fiendish Thingy Nov 2020 #77

Biden wants his Justice Department to function independently from the White House mcar Nov 2020 #78

Here we fucking go again CanonRay Nov 2020 #81

no investigations, one term president. Javaman Nov 2020 #84

He can be wary as long as he doesn't stop them, or announce that there will be none. ancianita Nov 2020 #85

I sucked it up when Bush/Cheny got a pass, not this time. As someone else said earlier.. Hotler Nov 2020 #86

This better not be happening Scalded Nun Nov 2020 #87

And the "uniting" will not work. Lock him up. Nov 2020 #88

He could let NY handle the hell he's due. JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #89

If NY has the goods and hits the ground running on 1/20... maddogesq Nov 2020 #105

Unacceptable TryLogic Nov 2020 #90

How about just crime-focused investigations then? LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #93

I'm sick of the way we Democrats are so quick to forgive and forget the crimes against America and Nitram Nov 2020 #94

Biden's gonna need a really big organization. truthisfreedom Nov 2020 #95

Here are some things to do to "move on". TryLogic Nov 2020 #96

Moot point... Ohio Joe Nov 2020 #98

New York prosecution is a given Bayard Nov 2020 #99

If Nixon had been held accountable, we wouldn't had Iran Contra or the crimes Bush committed, Liberty Belle Nov 2020 #101

What about those of us Americans harmed by the sedition and treason? ffr Nov 2020 #102

Joe may not want his administration to be consumed by Trump investigations, but... LudwigPastorius Nov 2020 #106

Investigated already... FormerOstrich Nov 2020 #108

No. There are two things that absolutely need to be investigated: PatrickforO Nov 2020 #109

And collusion with Russia and the Saudis. JudyM Nov 2020 #146

Corruption wsbradshaw Nov 2020 #110

If the r's skate again it will divide our country Marthe48 Nov 2020 #111

Unless any of them smoked marijuana.... Yeehah Nov 2020 #113

I agree with Biden Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2020 #115

You honestly think Trump sill stop seeking attention if he gets off scott free? LiberalLovinLug Nov 2020 #125

How can we heal if justice is not served? diva77 Nov 2020 #116

Quite right. Sin Nov 2020 #119

Her's got a tall order, fix this broken government after 4 years of a wrecking crew Warpy Nov 2020 #117

I'm fucking wary of it too. maxsolomon Nov 2020 #120

"One adviser said Biden has made it clear that he "just wants to move on." notinkansas Nov 2020 #121

Let the States like NY etc deal with Trump Roc2020 Nov 2020 #123

Does this mean he gets away with crimes against humanity for locking NoRoadUntravelled Nov 2020 #124

George W. Bush got away with crime against humanity in the Middle East theater. totodeinhere Nov 2020 #137

And yet Republicans have no problem fabricating crimes and going after Democratic officials NoRoadUntravelled Nov 2020 #141

Sad but predictable LiberalLovinLug Nov 2020 #128

This message was self-deleted by its author EarthFirst Nov 2020 #135

This is exactly what I was afraid of and I think it's a mistake. totodeinhere Nov 2020 #136

Obama had the same approach "to unite the country." It didn't happen. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2020 #140

The current Republican Party cannot be mollified by Democrats looking the other way. NoRoadUntravelled Nov 2020 #143

And Clinton "looked forward, not back" on H.W. Bush's obstruction of justice pat_k Nov 2020 #152

Look forward, not back only perpetuates crimes. pat_k Nov 2020 #151

He can always change his mind later. ucrdem Nov 2020 #153

Deja vu all over again pat_k Nov 2020 #154

Sorry but not enforcing the law is why we are in such a mess. Dealbreaker as usajumpedtheshark Nov 2020 #155

Fine reward him for obstructing the transition Captain Zero Nov 2020 #156

Sure, just wallpaper over that moldy wall intrepidity Nov 2020 #157

Thank you for posting this. Duppers Nov 2020 #158

I am disappointed with this. pfitz59 Nov 2020 #163

President Biden can stay on the sidelines while attorneys go after the spineless bastard. Maxheader Nov 2020 #164