FBI confirms Clinton probe

[pinebox]

Just a FYI---take it or leave it but a heads up.

FBI confirms Clinton probe
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/268688-fbi-confirms-probe-clinton-probe-is-ongoing


The FBI formally confirmed that its investigation connected to Hillary Clinton’s private email server remains ongoing in a letter released on Monday.

The letter from FBI general counsel James Baker comes one day before the New Hampshire primary.

The message does not offer new details about the probe, which the bureau has been reluctant to discuss. However, it represents the FBI’s formal notification to the State Department that it is investigating the issue.
Since last September, “in public statements and testimony, the Bureau has acknowledged generally that it is working on matters related to former Secretary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server,” Baker wrote to the State Department.

“The FBI has not, however, publicly acknowledged the specific focus, scope, or potential targets of any such proceedings.

“Thus … we remain unable [to] provide [details about the case] without adversely affecting on-going law enforcement efforts,” he concluded.

The letter was sent on Feb. 2 but released on Monday as part of an ongoing lawsuit related to the disclosure of Clinton’s emails from conservative watchdog Judicial Watch.

FBI Director James Comey has previously referenced the FBI probe, which the bureau had previously declined to confirm or deny in court filings last year.

Key details about the probe remain unclear, such as whether it is tied to a possible criminal case or whether it has expanded beyond an initial security review.

Comey has previously said that bureau investigators “don’t give a rip about politics,” and would not be put off by the looming presidential campaign.

Clinton, for her part, has downplayed the server issue.

“I am 100 percent confident [that the probe will not become criminal],” the former secretary of State said in a Democratic presidential debate last week. “This is a security review requested and carried out that will be resolved.”

[valerief]

1. They'll be finished by 2024. nt

[bigtree]

2. It's not a Clinton probe

...they haven't named ANY targets of their investigation.

[morningfog]

5. No target, but it is an investigation into "Secretary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server."

It is a probe into Clinton's use of the server.

[Go Vols]

6. FBI confirms Clinton probe

The FBI formally confirmed that its investigation connected to Hillary Clinton’s private email server remains ongoing in a letter released on Monday.

The letter from FBI general counsel James Baker comes one day before the New Hampshire primary.

http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/268688-fbi-confirms-probe-clinton-probe-is-ongoing

[NightWatcher]

3. Yay, lets pick a nominee who might be under indictment come Election Day

"But she won't be under indictment." you say.

Can you guarantee this?

Is Bernie being investigated and at risk of possibly being under indictment?

You want to talk about Electability, lets talk about a General Election while one candidate is under investigation.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

4. Damned baggage car is overflowing again.

[840high]

11. More issues than the New York Times.

[Wilms]

7. She is guilty...

...of poorly handling her email and the emerging drama. And her resume is full of stuff like that.

Consider her vetted. We've done our due diligence and rejected the candidate.

Nothing personal, Hil. Just bidness.

[beaglelover]

8. I thought I had clicked on democratic underground, not free republic. You'd never know it based on

these posts. Disgusting that the bernie supporters are stooping to the level of cons and posting about this FBI bullshit.

[asuhornets]

9. they've been doing it for some time now...Unbelieveable.

[pinebox]

19. Right because The Hill is now a RW site, amiright?

Maybe you should see with your eyes wide open what Hillary is honestly facing and put down your rose colored glasses. This is a huge issue. I'd be saying the same thing if it was Bernie. Period.
An FBI investigation is bullshit? Really?
No it's gigantic!

So far we have these listed as supposed RW sites from Hillary supporters;

The Hill
Daily Kos
Huffington Post
The Daily Beast
Bipartisan Report

All of which are well leaning liberal sites in reality.

[Deny and Shred]

10. Setting up a personal server for State Dept business

was incredibly stupid. There are no two ways about it. I haven't heard a credible reason why, either. If it was because a personal server might not be subject to FOIA requests, then it is even worse.

We simply cannot afford to lose the Presidency to these Republicans. This unforced error could truly blow up at the absolute wrong time. It will be harped on endlessly in the GE regardless. Her poor handling of it only needs to sway just a tiny percentage of the 50% of Americans who don't usually vote, or the vast number of undecideds who do vote but aren't registered with a party.

What on earth was she thinking? Anybody?

[cosmicone]

12. emails were requested under FOIA

Many agencies are reviewing them to decide which ones are to be released and which ones should be held back.

There is no big "INVESTIGATION"

[FourScore]

13. James Baker?? Is that THE James Baker??

The one from Syriana? The one with the address at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave during the Bush II years? The one who helped steal the election from Al Gore? That James Baker?

Damn. I'm not voting for Hillary, but I don't like this. Not one bit.

[nichomachus]

17. Please unwad knickers

Different James Baker. This guy joined Justice during the Clinton administration is a standup guy who went after the NSA and Alberto Gonzales's lies.

[Deny and Shred]

18. My first thought too, but no it isn't

Different James Baker. Pictured at the link.

http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/268688-fbi-confirms-probe-clinton-probe-is-ongoing

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

14. Drip drip drip... nt

[HillDawg]

15. Is it

raining where you are?

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

16. Yup.

All over Clinton's chances.