TreyGhazi says he "would not be the right person" to serve as FBI Director.

[Miles Archer]

Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC), a member of the House Intelligence Committee and former chairman of the House’s committee on Benghazi, was reportedly on the shortlist of Comey replacements, but in a statement released on Monday, Gowdy shot down the FBI director job offer. The South Carolina Republican cited his lack of qualification as his reasoning.

In the statement, Gowdy said he was out of the country on work for the House Intelligence Committee when Comey was fired, and upon returning spoke with AG Sessions about the position.

“I spoke briefly with Attorney General Sessions Saturday when I returned and again this afternoon,” Gowdy’s statement reads. “I shared with him two things: (1) the qualities I believe are indispensable for our next FBI Director to possess, and (2) my first conviction that I would not be the right person.”

In a tweet, Gowdy said the country needs an FBI director who possesses “not only impeccable credentials but also one who can unite the country as we strive for justice & truth.”

http://www.rawstory.com/2017/05/gop-rep-trey-gowdy-shoots-down-white-house-offer-to-replace-fired-comey-at-fbi/

[Jacquette]

1. Well good on Boo Radley

He has some foresight.

[life long demo]

2. I think we ALL agree on that. He doesn't even belong in the House

[sinkingfeeling]

3. Well, at least he's right about that.

[madokie]

4. That pin head shouldn't even be in the house

let alone being even remotely considered for this

[roamer65]

5. Translated: I don't want any part of this fucking shitshow.

[Maeve]

6. the stopped clock is right

must be midnight...