how can a democrat attorney fairly investigate a republican

by Sharon Abbott 7 min read

Will Democrats file lawsuits to prevent Republican House members from serving?

Marc Elias, one of the most prominent Democratic lawyers in the country, is predicting that Democrats will attempt to prevent some duly-elected Republican House members from serving, and that they may even attempt to file litigation to prevent some Republican members from serving.

Do lawyers give more money to Democrats or Republicans?

According to our research, 68 percent of lawyers who’ve made any political contributions give more money to Democrats than to Republicans. That pattern is even more striking when you look at elite lawyers. Mueller’s legal team is the cream of the crop in terms of their professional and educational experience.

Should Mueller’s findings be questioned because attorneys assisting him are Democrats?

They say that because several attorneys assisting Mueller and FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe either have donated to Democratic candidates or have spouses who accepted political donations from Democrats, Mueller’s findings should be questioned.

Do lawyers hired by special counsel Robert Mueller donate to Democrats?

Harvard Kennedy School Associate Professor Maya Sen discusses her research into the political leanings of lawyers and argues that it is perfectly normal for attorneys hired by special counsel Robert Mueller to have donated to Democrats.

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GOP zealously investigated Obama and said House oversight was the path to truth. The party gave Trump a 2-year pass and now must reckon with reality

President Donald Trump unleashed a Twitter tantrum Thursday labeling congressional oversight as “ PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT !” that “should never be allowed to happen again!”

GOP oversight mission only applied to Obama

I could see North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, accusing the administration of violating federal laws for not turning over documents to Congress — as he did in 2014 when the committee subpoenaed records from the Environmental Protection Agency and the IRS.

Who are the three Attorney Generals that Trump has appointed?

Trump's three attorney general appointees — Jeff Sessions, Matthew Whitaker and William Barr — have each escaped serious scrutiny from an inspector general who investigated Eric Holder, Obama's first attorney general, and many of his top deputies. There are two pending investigations that could involve decisions by high level Trump officials, ...

Who is the IG investigating?

Grassley in 2018 joined with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina to request investigation into national security surveillance of Trump campaign aide Carter Page. The IG agreed to investigate, and it morphed into the report he expects to release this month.

When will Horowitz testify?

Horowitz is slated to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Dec. 11.

Who appointed Michael Horowitz?

While inspectors general at other major cabinet agencies have conducted high profile investigations of Trump appointees, Democrats say the Justice Department's Michael Horowitz — appointed by President Obama in 2012 and confirmed by the Senate — has largely shied away. Trump's three attorney general appointees — Jeff Sessions, ...

Is Horowitz holding the Justice Department accountable?

But multiple Democratic Congressional aides told NBC News there was a widespread perception in their camp that Horowitz is not aggressively holding the Justice Department's political leaders accountable for their questionable actions. Horowitz was appointed to the job by Obama in 2012.

Did Horowitz find out that the FBI falsified records?

Amid reports that Horowitz determined that an FBI agent falsified records, some Democrats worry that any finding of misconduct by Horowitz, however tangential to the main issues in the Russia investigation, will allow Trump to express vindication.

Who is rushing to the barricades to defend John Brennan?

Prokupecz and the House Democrats who are rushing to the barricades to defend the actions of former CIA director John Brennan at the beginning of the Mueller probe are acting as if the agency’s reputation has never before been called into question.

Who launched the Russia investigation?

Attorney General William Barr’s decision to launch an investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation has caused some predicable anger among Democrats and other Trump-administration critics.

What do Democrats and Republicans agree on?

Wall Street Journal: “One of the few things that Democrats and Republicans agree on is that spending billions of dollars on America’s roads would boost productivity and the U.S. economy’s…

Why is Joe Biden performing a high wire act?

“Democratic leaders are performing a high-wire act to keep President Joe Biden’s economic agenda alive, seeking to balance tensions inside their party with pressure from Republicans who want to derail…

What is the White House holding informal discussions with?

Senior White House officials are holding “informal discussions” with outside experts and congressional officials on how to split off a second, targeted bipartisan package from a larger reconciliation package expected…

How many lawmakers objected to Joe Biden's victory?

Associated Press: “Dozens of big companies, citing their commitment to democracy, pledged to avoid donating money to the 147 lawmakers who objected to Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s victory… It…

Who was Amy Coney Barrett nominated by?

“When Amy Coney Barrett was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Donald Trump, Democrats portrayed her as a threat to healthcare protections and Republicans saw her as a conservative…

Who is running for governor in Massachusetts?

Former Massachusetts state Rep. Geoff Diehl (R), who challenged Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in 2018, announced that he is running for governor, making him the first Republican to enter the…

Did Biden announce a bipartisan deal?

New York Times: “Over a period of weeks, the coronavirus death rate plunged and the country considerably eased public health restrictions. President Biden announced a bipartisan deal late last month…

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