More Reasons Barr is Not Serious

If Barr were consistent, he would argue Obama using the FBI to interfere with the election (didn’t happen) is fine just like Trump extorting Ukraine is fine, because the president can do what he wants. That’s not his position. His position is *Trump* can do whatever he wants.

— Adam Serwer🍝 (@AdamSerwer) December 10, 2019

But should be eminently impeachable (yes, I know, in a just world and a better time....)*

Well, at least we can complain:

Conservative attorney group slams Trump's AG: "Bill Barr has grossly mischaracterized and subverted" IG findings https://t.co/I3i9JYv2NZ

— Charlie Sykes (@SykesCharlie) December 10, 2019

"We should not accept as normal or acceptable a political leader who routinely seeks to damage the credibility of the leadership and institutions dedicated to keeping Americans safe," she said.

Which is why the GOP keeps changing the subject...

*and that whole "government of laws, not of men" was always more aspirational than real, more honored in the breach than truly kept.