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1) couple thots on Barr's press conference:
--The collusion question, as if this weren't already clear from Barr's letter, is shut. There was no "knowing assistance" from "any" American. Clear.
--The collusion question, as if this weren't already clear from Barr's letter, is shut. There was no "knowing assistance" from "any" American. Clear.
2) --on obstruction, Barr went out of is way to say he didn't agree with Mueller's "legal theories." Interesting. Mueller always had conflict investigating the obstruction question, since it dealt with firing FBI head--and Mueller an FBI loyalist. How far out there did he go?
3)--left is losing its wig that Barr addressed presidential intent and state of mind (frustration). But of course intent matters (there was no crime to cover up), and Barr says was Mueller who brought up Trump's frustration and sincere belief this was undermining presidency.
4) Barr seemed to be reminding people of obvious: there is a difference between words/actions. Keep that in mind while reading entire "obstruction" section. Did president ever "do" anything to impede investigation? It wud seem no.
5) Good on Barr for reminding press of some basic points. We don't convene grand juries/collect information to just throw it at public. And no it isn't "Mueller's" report; Mueller wrote it for AG and AG is final word.
*thoughts!
