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Key sentences from former AG Mukasey's op-ed in @WSJ this AM: "That Justice Department statement makes explicit that the president never spoke with Attorney General William Barr 'about having Ukraine investigate anything relating to former Vice President Biden or his son' 1
or asked him to contact Ukraine 'on this or any other matter,' and that the attorney general has not communicated at all with Ukraine. It also contains the following morsel: 2
'A Department of Justice team led by U.S. Attorney John Durham is separately exploring the extent to which a number of countries, including Ukraine, played a role in the counterintelligence investigation directed at the Trump campaign during the 2016 election. 3
While the Attorney General has yet to contact Ukraine in connection with this investigation, certain Ukrainians who are not members of the government have volunteered information to Mr. Durham, which he is evaluating.' 4
The definitive answer to the obvious question—what’s that about?—is known only to Mr. Durham and his colleagues." wsj.com/articles/john-… 5.
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It is not clear to me if Mr. Brennan is going to be interviewed by United States Attorney Durham. If he is, he should hope that the questioning is not the sort that General Flynn received. But the obvious follow up is: Have you been interviewed by the government? If so when?
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I wouldn’t ask about whether he expects to be summoned to a Grand Jury. But as to rest: obvious, crucial questions for every guest commenting on #Russiagate. BTW: Believing 100% in legitimacy of Russia probe by SC Mueller and his conclusions is not inconsistent w/ Durham probe.
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I tell my friends and colleagues on center-right and right that @chucktodd is the equal of anyone in broadcast on smarts, preparation, good humor (and encyclopedic sports knowledge.) This interview shows why @realDonaldTrump sits down w/ Chuck. (@POTUS should do so more often.)
He may disagree with your premise, your logic or your conclusions, but he hears and understands them. The problem in journalism is the opposite of @chucktodd approach: They won’t even try to understand the other side’s POV much less be willing to change theirs if facts warrant.
But the stunner in today’s interview is that some of @Chucktodd family left before end of #WildCardGame for @Nationals. That was my dad: He never ever saw the end of any game. Ever. We’d often hear crazy cheers from Muni as we walked to car at 5 minute mark in @Browns game. Sigh.
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