The Achilles' Heel - Obama "reaching across the aisle" and appointing Comey

[Stargleamer]

(Republican) as FBI director. This was really an unforced error; there were numerous Democrats he could have appointed instead. I never get why he felt he had to "reach across the aisle"--this just seemed rather dumb to me.

[Cattledog]

1. And the irony is that this gave us Trump.

[StevieM]

2. And although it is never mentioned, he also appointed Republicans to the Inspector General's office

at the State Department They did a lot of damage and in some ways were more partisan than Comey. And more dishonest.

The O.I.G. report was scathing--and deliberately deceitful. It did a lot of damage, even if it is largely forgotten due to Comey and the FBI overshadowing it.

[apcalc]

3. His main weakness....

[NCTraveler]

4. Correct you are.

It was to maintain clout and keep the ball rolling. It was not necessary.

[enough]

5. The first thing he did when coming into office was to retain republicans in

crucial positions like sec of defense. That was the moment I began to wonder what he was doing.

[red dog 1]

6. 'What Obama should have said at the press conference"

From December 18, 2016

What Obama should have said at the press conference.

(From this OP)

"I am.. instructing James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence, to arrange for briefings to any elector who wants one.
Fifty-six electors have signed a letter asking for an intelligence briefing on Russia's role in this election.
They want access to the best possible information before they cast their votes.
As President, I see it as my duty to provide it."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512660873


This goes deeper than Obama choosing neo-con Republican James Comey as FBI Director.

Obama could have allowed the 56 electors who asked for a briefing to be briefed on the Russian interference in the election' but he chose not to!

Thank You, Mr. President!

[SammyWinstonJack]

8. +1000000!

[uponit7771]

7. +1, I know damn well in the future for a position like this NO.. NONE dem prez should trust KGOP

... ever

[randome]

9. The only way you make peace is by trying to make peace.

I can't fault Obama for doing what he thought was best at the time. None of us should. We should learn and move on and I'm sure that's exactly what Obama is thinking, too.
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