Moderate republican senator Susan Collins said that it “probably wouldn’t hurt” for Congress to pass legislation, but added that she had faith in Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein, to protect Mueller. However, with a new Republican memo coming to light saying that the same Mr. Rosenstein could be there next target, Mueller's safety is still in question.
In my opinion, it is extremely important that Bob Mueller's position is protected, especially when taking into account the temperment of the president and the bizarre inaction of the Republican senate. His oversight and diligence are tantamount to maintaining a fair and honest democracy.
This reminds me of 2 periods in history, both the (obvious) watergate hearing and the corruption and political wheeling and dealing of the gilded age. To me, the 1890s and the 1970s are the periods that I see myself living in the most. It was and is bad, basically
There has definitely been some shifty business of the government and very little has been done to try and cover it. None of it is covert at ALL which is what is simultaneously shocking but very on brand for the US government.
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