I read the argument of why Muehller should not have taken the job to begin with, since he and Comey were quite close. But with Comey now becoming the target of a criminal investigation, Muehller really needs to step aside.

The same Code of Federal Regulations defines what constitutes a conflict. That is, “a personal relationship with any person substantially involved in the conduct that is the subject of the investigation or prosecution” (28 CFR 45.2). Comey is that person. He was substantially involved in the conversation with President Trump which may be the subject of an obstruction investigation. In fact, the former Director is the only other person involved. There were no witnesses beyond himself.

A conflict of interest is a situation in which an individual has competing interests or loyalties. Here, it sets up a clash between the special counsel’s self-interest or bias and his professional or public interest in discharging his responsibilities in a fair, objective and impartial manner. His close association with the star witness raises the likelihood of prejudice or favoritism which is anathema to the fair administration of justice.

Mueller has no choice but to disqualify himself. The law affords him no discretion because the recusal is mandatory in its language. It does not say “may” or “can” or “might”. It says the special counsel “shall” recuse himself in such instances.


http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/06/1...unsel.html

Swampitty Swamp Swamp

You forget the rules no longer matter. If Trump can have his family members in office making themselves rich, we can let this go.

(06-12-2017 05:14 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  You forget the rules no longer matter. If Trump can have his family members in office making themselves rich, we can let this go.

Swamp monsters getting rich in DC and cb4029 getting what, nothing.

(06-12-2017 05:25 PM)ODU BLUE Wrote:  

(06-12-2017 05:14 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  You forget the rules no longer matter. If Trump can have his family members in office making themselves rich, we can let this go.

Swamp monsters getting rich in DC and cb4029 getting what, nothing.

I wouldn't call that serious case of chapped ass cb has as nothing.

There's no obstruction investigation.

Four Members Of Mueller’s Team Have Donated To Democrats

Not exactly objective…

Quote:Four members of special counsel Robert Mueller’s team on the Russia probe have donated to Democratic presidential campaigns and organizations, according to Federal Election Commission filings.

Michael Dreeben, who serves as the Justice Department’s deputy solicitor general, is working on a part-time basis for Mueller, The Washington Post reported Friday.

Dreeben donated $1,000 dollars to Hillary Clinton’s Senate political action committee (PAC), Friends of Hillary, while she ran for public office in New York. Dreeben did so while he served as the deputy solicitor general at the Justice Department.

http://thehill.com/homenews/administrati...tic-causes

Seems like a conflict of interest....

"Mueller?...Mueller?"