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Does Mike Bloomberg Know Something We Don’t About the Clinton FBI Probe?
The Fiscal Times ^ | 1/27 | Liz Peek

Posted on 01/27/2016 11:28:25 AM PST by TangledUpInBlue

Another explanation is that he sees trouble ahead for Hillary Clinton. Because of his close relationship with former NYC police Chief Ray Kelly and others in the law enforcement community, he might have the inside track on the FBI investigation into the former Secretary of State’s handling of classified documents and questionable foundation-related activities. Democrats have done a fine job of completely dismissing the FBI inquiry, but the possibility that Clinton could face serious legal hurdles may be encouraging Bloomberg’s ambitions.

The probe is not, as some Hillary backers have claimed, scandal-mongering by right-wing zealots. It is a serious investigation, reportedly employing more than 100 FBI agents not normally known for idle gestures. It is being directed by the famously apolitical James Comey, who heads President Obama’s FBI. Comey faced down apparatchiks in the George W. Bush administration seeking to continue a warrantless wiretapping program, putting his job on the line to do so. When a reporter asked him if he didn’t have a duty to support President Bush, Comey answered “No, my responsibility, I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

Obama proudly cited that independent streak when he announced Comey’s appointment. If the FBI discovers evidence of wrong-doing – and there are many reasons to think they will – Comey will not sit on the findings. The FBI does not indict; that is up to the Justice Department. But, if the FBI makes a recommendation to indict, and Justice ignores the report, rumor is the FBI could make public the incriminating material. Either way, Hillary Clinton’s political ambitions are toast.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bloomberg; chicago; chicagocell; chicagoway; clinton; comey; comeycoven; constitution; eavesdropping; jamescomey; nsa; obama; wiretapping
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This cycle is so freakin' interesting.
1 posted on 01/27/2016 11:28:25 AM PST by TangledUpInBlue
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To: TangledUpInBlue
Hillary - This one's for you...

Johnny Cash
2 posted on 01/27/2016 11:31:36 AM PST by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: TangledUpInBlue

As soon as Bloomberg made his announcement, my first comment was “So Hillary’s going to be indicted, and polling shows Bernie can’t win....”


3 posted on 01/27/2016 11:33:00 AM PST by cincinnati65
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To: cincinnati65

But what I didn’t follow in the article is the automatic connection between Bloomberg, his ex police and the FBI? Why do past Police Contacts automatically = FBI in the know?


4 posted on 01/27/2016 11:36:01 AM PST by TangledUpInBlue
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To: cincinnati65

My first thought was that the Democrat turned Republican just to run on Rudy’s coat tails and he is going back to his democrat status where he belong the whole time...


5 posted on 01/27/2016 11:37:52 AM PST by shotgun
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To: TangledUpInBlue

Answer is: No, he is just an egotistical blowhard control freak who feels like he is missing out on the fun.


6 posted on 01/27/2016 11:40:09 AM PST by onona (Check your shark at the door)
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To: TangledUpInBlue
Here is my theory; i think Bloomberg is being asked to run for POTUS because there is a real possibility that Trump could carry some typically RAT controlled states and throw off the EV paths. With NY being so lucrative, Bloomberg is being asked to keep Trump from winning it as a firewall.

Thoughts?

7 posted on 01/27/2016 11:40:56 AM PST by IllumiNaughtyByNature (Trump/Cruz 2016 or the other way around.)
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To: shotgun

Bloomberg ran for mayor as a republican because all the slots for a democrat candidate were taken.

It was either run as a republican or do not run at all.

And then he spent over $100 million to get elected.


8 posted on 01/27/2016 11:43:24 AM PST by july4thfreedomfoundation (Politicians and diapers must be changed often and for the same reason.....Mark Twain)
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature

At this point, if it’s Trump vs. Bloomberg, NY goes to Trump.


9 posted on 01/27/2016 11:46:35 AM PST by PUGACHEV
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To: TangledUpInBlue

Bloomberg is RICH. He is a GREAT candidate. He can run with his on money and be beholden to no one! He is RICH! He has experience. He is RICH! As the head of his company he has negotiated Hundreds of deal worth millions of dollars so he clearly knows how to make a deal. Oh and did you know he is richer? Richer than Trump.


10 posted on 01/27/2016 11:46:52 AM PST by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: cincinnati65

The only reason I can see for a Bloomberg run is that they are concerned Hillary will get indicted. Aside from being a ridiculous caricature of a communist that the GOP should be able to beat, Bernie is running as an outsider and probably is less controllable by the party machine than the DNC would like.


11 posted on 01/27/2016 11:46:53 AM PST by thorvaldr
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12 posted on 01/27/2016 11:50:20 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Free Republic Caucus: vote daily / watch for the thread / Starts 01/20 midnight to midnight EST)
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To: TangledUpInBlue
and questionable foundation-related activities.

THAT'S the money shot for the FBI

13 posted on 01/27/2016 12:06:01 PM PST by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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At this point, if it's Trump vs. Bloomberg, NY goes to Trump.

Since Bloomberg has already shown that he can get elected in NY, and Trump hasn't yet shown that he can be elected dog catcher, why would you be so confident? Especially when Bloomberg could easily outspend Trump 4-1???

14 posted on 01/27/2016 12:22:20 PM PST by CA Conservative (Texan by birth, Californian by circumstance)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

I sure hope they go after the foundation’s activities because that will bring down Bill too. Can we hope that dear Chelsea gets some serious attention?


15 posted on 01/27/2016 12:22:46 PM PST by surrey
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To: TangledUpInBlue

Maybe we will get to ask Mikey why he tried to concoct the “spontaneous” lie after the Boston bombing.

I wonder if it had anything to do with the classified information someone leaked to him in October of 2005.

What a coincidence. Seems the ACLU tried to concoct a version of the “spontaneous” lie in January of 2006.

Maybe the BB spontaneous lie has something to do with trying to blame the TEA Party for the 2010 attempted car bombing in NYC.

Maybe Mikey was trying to concoct a New and Improved version of the “spontaneous” lie for Hillary after her Benghazi “spontaneous” lie blew up in her face.

Come on Mikey run, let’s get some answers.


16 posted on 01/27/2016 1:49:33 PM PST by IMR 4350
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To: CA Conservative

Wollman


17 posted on 01/27/2016 4:02:24 PM PST by PUGACHEV
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To: cincinnati65

Both quite possible, but I see the Dems installing SlowJoe or Fauxcahontas quickly if something happens to Mrs. Bill Clinton.

Either of which would do better in Nov than Hillary or Burney.


18 posted on 01/27/2016 4:04:07 PM PST by nascarnation
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To: PUGACHEV

How about if it’s Biden, Bloomberg, and Trump on the ballot?


19 posted on 01/27/2016 4:05:02 PM PST by nascarnation
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To: PUGACHEV
Wollman

You lost me...

20 posted on 01/27/2016 4:05:52 PM PST by CA Conservative (Texan by birth, Californian by circumstance)
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