IG's FISA Probe May Hamper Dems' Impeachment Plans

[Sparko]

So Mueller said nothing beyond what the report said.

Basically, "Read the report, that is my testimony, bye"

[Zymologist]

From the written statement (speaking live) my own summary

Formally closing the special council office, Mueller is resigning to return to private life.
The written report needs to speak for itself.
Outlining Grand Jury indictment allegations - every defendant is innocent until proven guilty.
Also investigation obstruction.
The report - two parts - Russian influence and insufficient to conclude a broader conspiracy - and - long standing department policy, sitting president cannot be charged.
The investigation of a sitting president is allowed, along with others who may be complicit.
Principles of fairness - unfair to accuse somebody of a crime when there can be no process of litigating that while the defendant is in office.
Nobody has told me whether I can or should speak further - it is entirely my decision.
The report is MY testimony - beyond what I say today, and what is contained in my written work, I don't believe it's proper for me to speak further to Congress or any other body.
Reiterating - There were multiple systematic efforts to interfere with the election.

END

I would add that he did say something like he thought Barr was acting in good faith when he released the report (I forget his exact wording).

[Cow Poke]

So Mueller said nothing beyond what the report said.

Basically, "Read the report, that is my testimony, bye"

He seemed to imply (as CNN is now pointing out) that his own process could not address the alleged crime of obstruction because there are "other processes" --- CNN will see that as Mueller suggesting that Impeachment is that process.

He, however, seems to be stating that this is his last public statement on that -- no more testimony.

Turley is pointing out that Mueller is incorrect that he cannot suggest that there was collusion -- that it's proper than Mueller cannot indict, but that there's nothing to keep him from recommending further action, like impeachment.

[Cow Poke]

I would add that he did say something like he thought Barr was acting in good faith when he released the report (I forget his exact wording).

Yes, and that all of his staff was acting in good faith, as well ---- that he had recommended Barr release PARTS of the report, but Barr released more than Mueller requested, and Mueller was perfectly OK with that.

[Cow Poke]

clarification - Mueller didn't flat out say that he would NOT testify further, but that IF HE DID, he would go no further than he did in his written report, or his 8 minute statement today.

[Cow Poke]

What the liberals will focus on (and Jimmy will receive a fax from LiberalTalkingPointsforDummmies) is Muller's statement that "If it was clear president committed no crime, we would have said so".

[rogue06]

Who would you recommend? Ilhan Abdullahi Omar?

AOC, obviously.

Go with a pro. Senator Patrick "Leaky" Leahy

[Bill the Cat]

What the liberals will focus on (and Jimmy will receive a fax from LiberalTalkingPointsforDummmies) is Muller's statement that "If it was clear president committed no crime, we would have said so".

And they have. Like a pack of dogs on a 3 legged cat...

[rogue06]

What the liberals will focus on (and Jimmy will receive a fax from LiberalTalkingPointsforDummmies) is Muller's statement that "If it was clear president committed no crime, we would have said so".

Of course it is virtually impossible to prove someone didn't do something. Mueller has turned American law on its head essentially saying that a defendant needs to prove their innocence.

[JimL]

What the liberals will focus on (and Jimmy will receive a fax from LiberalTalkingPointsforDummmies) is Muller's statement that "If it was clear president committed no crime, we would have said so".

No, we will focus on his entire statement, and unlike you we will understand it. Just out of curiosity CP, what do you think Mueller was trying to tell you? I'll bet you think he was exonerating the President like Atty Gen. Barr told you. Right?

[Cow Poke]

No, we will focus on his entire statement, and unlike you we will understand it. Just out of curiosity CP, what do you think Mueller was trying to tell you? I'll bet you think he was exonerating the President like Atty Gen. Barr told you. Right?

Jimmy, honey, why do you have to be such an ass? You have ZERO evidence to assume I thought Mueller was exonerating anybody. Sheeeeesh, talk about a rant! Calm yourself, Jimmy - you're gonna have another stroke.

[JimL]

Of course it is virtually impossible to prove someone didn't do something. Mueller has turned American law on its head essentially saying that a defendant needs to prove their innocence.

Dumbell, Mueller made clear why he didn't indict, or did you miss that part of his statement? It isn't up to him to indict, it was up to him to investigate, to present that to Congress and for Congress to then decide on impeachment.

[lilpixieofterror]

Dumbell, Mueller made clear why he didn't indict, or did you miss that part of his statement? It isn't up to him to indict, it was up to him to investigate, to present that to Congress and for Congress to then decide on impeachment.

What crimes were committed? Name them, we’ll wait.

[Mountain Man]

It isn't up to him to indict...

That's in the prosecutor's job description, kiddo. He at the very least could have recommended indictment, or short of that, he could have followed the precedent of Ken Starr who clearly spelled out which crimes Bill Clinton had committed without addressing the matter of indictment.

[Cow Poke]

Dumbell

Oh, the Iron E.