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@sadbillionaire It was his job to take the heat. He violated policy and healthy norms in order to preserve his reputation.

@sadbillionaire It doesn't matter "what the Rs wouldve said". He is not supposed to cater to their rambling musing only the law.

And to Comey the possibility he might be criticized by Rs is more important than the nation's future #ComeyResign

but that shouldn't be an excuse to ignore his duties/policy and tradition.

@sadbillionaire They are already saying that. Makes his move even dumber.

Yeah but you could also point to the fact that you're not supposed to do anything to sway an election 60 days before the election

@sadbillionaire It's trite, but haters gonna hate. When asked about the leaks, you say you can neither confirm or deny them.

@sadbillionaire I sympathize with his rationale, but he did have a built-in defense (longstanding DOJ policy) in that event.

So what? If he was going to take heat for either decision, he should follow protocol.

@sadbillionaire so the chants of rigged elections and threat of pitchforks by the Trumpsters forced the FBI's hand?

@sadbillionaire right, he chose saving his own skin over doing what was right