(02-06-2018 05:28 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  In any case, editing from "grossly negligent" to "careless" changed the dynamic in Hillary's favor.

Yes, and releasing the memo that the investigation was reopened prior to understanding what those emails were, did the EXACT opposite. That release, just days before the election, had a noticeable impact on the election (538 estimates a 3 to 4% swing in Trump's favor).

Simply doing something that favored one person does not warrant an investigation. If there were multiple data points that suggested the FBI was taking action in a way that benefited Clinton, and that was outside of the norm, then I think it would make sense to open an investigation.

But, as I said before, you have what actually appears to be a director who was doing things he felt were right, regardless of personal politics.