The DOJ is probably concerned about the appearance of impropriety not only because we are proximal to a national election, but also in deference to media spotlight. Lady Justice is like that, you know. She wants to make sure everything looks good (/s).
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Except they don’t do anything anytime in the cycle.
Now, if you’re a Republican, they raid your Lawyer’s office and knock down your door at 4:00 am with CNN as part of the raid crew.
There’s never a good time to investigate Hillary or a Biden.
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