[Jess Kitting]

Come(y) thought Hillary would be the winner when he ‘reopened’ the investigation a week b4 election day. I think he was covering his ass.

I don't get it. If Comey thought Hillary would win, why would he risk alienating her even more by reopening the investigation?

He was exposing himself to even more of Hillary's wrath, coupled with the power of the presidency.

Or maybe he was protecting himself from something else?

Please elaborate.

[lepton]

Comey’s description is that he was pre-emptively protecting her legitimacy and legacy. By addressing and dismissing it before the election it could be considered a settled matter.