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New FBI Director Christopher Wray, seen here in a file photo, has said he would resign if pressured to drop any investigations.

Funny he has to get that out in front

 

[Shauni]

I mean, guys, we all realize this isn't the first Trump pick to have an overwhelming confirmation, right? Not every confirmation has been across party lines

 

[Netherscourge]

It's been well over a month. They had a confirmation hearing and everything about 2 weeks ago

Oh.

Nevermind then.

 

[Shauni]

Isn't this the week Graham introduces his legislation to protect mueller?

I don't know, I think he's just talked about, not really went into any details. I may be wrong, though

 

[Username1198]

Alternate reality question: Hillary wins election, fires Comey, survives impeachment attempt (obviously), and nominates a new FBI director.

How many Republican Senators vote to confirm?

Trick question. Hillary would have already sold us to the lizard people.

 

[spindashing]

Gillibrand (D-NY)
Markey (D-MA)
Merkley (D-OR)
Warren (D-MA)
Wyden (D-OR)

Gillibrand!!!!

Wtf, Sanders... I see you.

 

[XMonkey]

He should be dumped when a new administration is in the WH.

 

[theWB27]

I mean, guys, we all realize this isn't the first Trump pick to have an overwhelming confirmation, right? Not every confirmation has been across party lines

I have to think a deal was struck. Im all for shitting on the GOP but i feel there are some who see this investigation as a possible way to get from under trump without losing too much of his base.

Glass half full...

I see your answer up there.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

Gillibrand!!!!

Wtf, Sanders... I see you.

As well as Booker and Harris

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Trump with that swamp ass..

Gillibrand!!!!

Wtf, Sanders... I see you.

Gotta reach across that isle, homie..

 

[Zonar]

Gillibrand (D-NY)
Markey (D-MA)
Merkley (D-OR)
Warren (D-MA)
Wyden (D-OR)

But Senator Jeff Flake said tuff words!

 

[Slime]

So how corrupt/entangled in Trump's affairs is this guy.

He is currently a litigation partner with the law firm King & Spalding.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_A._Wray

The firm also "advises [President] Trump’s family real estate empire", according to one report which cited also the American Civil Liberties Union on the subject.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_&_Spalding

 

[Balphon]

Good on them. Surprising omissions though

Franken didn't vote. All other Democrats plus King/Sanders voted yea.

 

[Omadahl]

But Senator Jeff Flake said tuff words!

So does Sasse but no one but fools believe him. Those vote numbers are disappointing as hell. Grow a sack Democrats.

 

[ahoyhoy]

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[jack_package_200]

As well as Booker and Harris

And Gabbard.

 

[Tovarisc]

And this guy apparently has ties to the Trump families real estate business through a law firm. Ruh-roh

So had Mueller through company he worked for before becoming special prosecutor. Ruh-roh

Wray may have issues, but that connection alone is no way reason to jump to conclusions.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Trump is gonna have to fire his way through so many people trying to stop Mueller and related investigations. Rosenstein, John Kelly, Wray for starters.

 

[Muppet of a Man]

My dudes, best fucking Senators out there.

Seriously.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Gillibrand (D-NY)
Markey (D-MA)
Merkley (D-OR)
Warren (D-MA)
Wyden (D-OR)

Gillibrand is so running in 2020

 

[CazTGG]

Gillibrand is so running in 2020

She's said it's not happening, same as Franken. A bit of a shame since she, Warren and Harris seem like the best options at this point (depending on who you ask, arguably not Warren since her seat is from a currently red governed state and the Democrats need to hold on to as many seats as possible right now).

 

[Steel]

Funny he has to get that out in front

He was actually asked about that in the hearing. He did not volunteer it.

 

[Heshinsi]

I see Sanders voted all his credibility away.

Dude is a fucking hack. Fuck him.

 

[BoboBrazil]

I'm just gonna assume Wray took a loyalty pledge to Trump and is on his payroll.

 

[kirblar]

She's said it's not happening, same as Franken. A bit of a shame since she, Warren and Harris seem like the best options at this point (depending on who you ask, arguably not Warren since her seat is from a currently red governed state and the Democrats need to hold on to as many seats as possible right now).

Obama said he wasn't running in '06/'07 until he announced.

Franken is likely sincere, given that he has an entire book about a disastrous Franken presidency. Gillibrand though? Probably stealing Obama's playbook.