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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017

      Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein's order appointing Robert Mueller as DOJ special counsel: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3726372-Order-3915-2017-Special-Counsel.html …pic.twitter.com/CahbdPpLOb

      11 replies 291 retweets 317 likes
    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Rosenstein: "public interest requires me to place this investigation under the authority of a person who exercises a degree of independence"pic.twitter.com/kX7rJgsxoG

      3 replies 80 retweets 102 likes
    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Feinstein, ranking Dem on Judiciary, on Mueller appointment: "[T]here’s no better person who could be asked to perform this function."pic.twitter.com/CvPm46nTFs

      3 replies 52 retweets 81 likes
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017

      Note: Here's the authority given to Mueller today —>pic.twitter.com/EpYcMVXusL

      3:40 PM - 17 May 2017
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          So, the special counsel HAS prosecutorial authority. However, the special counsel doesn't need to prosecute; he also can investigate.

          7 replies 77 retweets 154 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here's the limit on Mueller, which, in this case, would be exercised by Rosenstein:pic.twitter.com/175bwWGphY

          21 replies 133 retweets 117 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Also, here's when Rosenstein would have to inform Congress: Basically, if he fires Mueller or stops Mueller from doing what he decides.pic.twitter.com/upWlbbQN72

          6 replies 46 retweets 69 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          CREW: It took too long, but "we commend them on their appointment of Robert Mueller, the right man for the job."pic.twitter.com/nQOBOCGaut

          2 replies 24 retweets 71 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Took a while to put these words together. Trump statement:pic.twitter.com/5aZZRARDz6

          6 replies 23 retweets 31 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          My only question is: To what is this statement referring?

          4 replies 5 retweets 28 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Tommy Vietor

          Today's reminder that Team Obama was really good at saying nothing when they wanted to say nothing.https://twitter.com/TVietor08/status/864984870719692800 …

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          Tommy VietorVerified account @TVietor08
          This is a perfect statement, which means no one showed it to Trump before they put it out. https://twitter.com/oknox/status/864984545174712322 …
          1 reply 17 retweets 73 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Grassley: "Mueller has a strong reputation for independence, and comes with the right credentials for this job."pic.twitter.com/NeTuMhSe7E

          3 replies 11 retweets 39 likes
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        1. Ira Goldman  🦆 🦆 🦆‏ @KDbyProxy 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          So… 25 yrs ago Rosenstein worked in public integrity section under Mueller. And Mueller ran FBI when Comey was acting AG & Ashcroft dealie.🤔

          0 replies 5 retweets 7 likes
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        1. Myra Schilling‏ @myrahaza 17 May 2017
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          @djhaza

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        1. Pink Prancer‏ @MeinWahnsinn 17 May 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @ucantstop_me

          Please help me understand... Does this mean the good guys are still f**cked?

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        1. jack nicholson in Reds‏ @donsknots 17 May 2017
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          its like that scene in #TheGoodSheperd "There's a stranger in our house."

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        1. Cynthia Rancour‏ @Cynrancour 17 May 2017
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          @Susan_Hennessey because sessions can't be trusted.

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        1. Jonathan Bruck‏ @jonathanbruck 17 May 2017
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          My favorite part is that it covers crimes that still may be committed

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        1. Babette Swats‏ @BabetteSwats 17 May 2017
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          .@SpeakerRyan #RobertMueller as #SpecialCounsel is ok however 🇺🇸mandates more resources & #911style #IndependentCommission re #TrumpRussia 🚨

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