Originally Posted by
wiggin
The narrative he presents is coherent, but I think it also shows that much of the criticism directed at him over his handling of the email issue during the campaign is perhaps misguided. I don't deny that Comey made some mistakes, but I think his moves on such sensitive political matters are carefully thought out. Tellingly, he mentions in his prepared remarks that he felt there would be a 'duty to correct' the record should they publicly say the FBI is not investigating Trump personally; that is, if it changes they would have to immediately say so. I think that jives with much of his disclosures during the campaign.
I'm not sure I agree with all of Comey's moves - for example, I think he should have filled in the AG on Trump's very improper (and possibly illegal) requests, and I do think he mishandled the Clinton emails investigation. But I respect the fact that he has clearly thought through these moves with a great deal of sophistication, and it appears, integrity.