[Dolphy]

I would like to know what Comey's motive was and if the AG endorsed his choice. Initially I thought that Ashcroft stepped aside out of an abundance of caution. If he knew that there was nothing to it, he probably thought it best that the news be independently delivered. Now I wonder about everyone in the chain of events, including Ashcroft.

[jrooney]

Ashcroft is clear IMO. He is a staunch Bush family ally and that has not ever been disputed. He stepped aside for conflict of appearance reasons. Legally he did not have to, but ethically and morally it was right.