OK, it's a strech but. . .

[Paula Sims]

can the Hatch Act be used against Comey for these actions? Unless he comes up with something concrete?

He did use his position and he had to know if would have had an impact on the election (assuming Clinton loses).


So yes, it's a REAL stretch, but a possible one?

[okaawhatever]

1. I would say releasing the letter isn't a violation, but if he delayed releasing it to the Dems then

I would think that goes to intent and he could be charged.

[Ms. Yertle]

2. Rs & Ds were notified at the same time

in the same letter. The chairs (Rs) were addressed in the first page, and the ranking members (Ds) were addressed on the second.

[okaawhatever]

4. Oh, I read here that wasn't the case. I guess it was misinformation. On well, nt

[Ms. Yertle]

6. Here is the text of the letter.

I tried to find a link showing an actual pic of the letter, because I saw one this a.m., but I can't remember the source. As you can see, the minority party members of the committees are addressed after the body of the letter. I guess that's the proper form for letters to Congress.

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/full-text-fbi-letter-announcing-new-clinton-review-230463

[semby2]

3. NOT a stretch!

See this:

Former Bush Ethics Head Files Complaint Against Comey, Alleging Potential Violations Of Hatch Act

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/10/30/1588609/-Former-Bush-Ethics-Head-Files-Complaint-Against-Comey-Alleging-Potential-Violations-Of-Hatch-Act

[TrekLuver]

5. What about him injecting his opinion into everything, such as at the press conf. in July?

[RogerM]

7. GWB White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says he's filed a Hatch Act violation complaint agains

GWB White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says he's filed a Hatch Act violation complaint against James Comey

https://t.co/a7pot0UVFA