My honest question here would be, how credible do people consider Comey regardless of what he will say in his testimony? After taking a quick look at Breitbart, it seemed nearly everyone wouldn't trust Comey as far as they could throw him. According CNN, about less than 30% of the people still approved of removing Comey from office. Would you accept Comey's testimony in congress investigations as evidence regardless or would you brand him a liar regardless? It might be best to have that question answered now, before he actually testifies. disclaimer: I enabled the following options for this poll. - It's not possible to change answers after you submitted an answer. This is to prevent people backtracking on their opinion. - You cannot check the results before you voted. This is all to ensure people do not go back on their opinion after he testifies as I'm mostly interested to see how many and which people do not trust him at this point and which do. I would not want a testimony change that.
I heard today from an 'official' that when all is said and done, Comey had no choice and will be found honest. The interviewer asked if that had anything to do with the Clinton/Lynch meeting...he said 'you are very perceptive.'
I think Comey is probably a decent man who got caught up in a political hurricane. Think of the pressure he had to have felt, having to deal with the two sleaziest, nastiest, most disgusting politicians ever to walk an American street. And to have the president, trump, trying to pressure him into throwing the Russian investigation away — with all the illegalities that implies. Comey has surely had his life turned inside out. Nothing will ever be the same for him. And I'm sure no sane person would ask to be in his position. So, given what we know about Hillary and her baggage and stupid decisions. And what we know about the child-man, trump, and his arrogance and narcissism, and stunted emotional development, I would certainly believe Comey over the other two maggots.
He had an absolutely sterling reputation for personal and professional integrity as established in not one, but two sets of confirmation hearings by Congressmen of all political stripes. It was not until everything got political in the Hillary matter that anyone ever called this man a liar. Not quite the reputation of this President. If there is bipartisan agreement on Donald's word of honor as established in the course of his primary campaign, his general election campaign and his presidency, it is that there is no connection between Trump's word and any honor!
Exactly. If there is a choice of who to believe, Comey or Trump, Comey wins hands down. There is no evidence of Comey telling a lie, while there is abundant evidence - on a nearly daily basis - of Trump telling lies.
If Comey is releasing his personal notes as a matter of public record on this issue, he must also release his personal notes on Obama and Clinton as well. He can only retain this privileged status if he retains all of his records. If he lets some out, he has to let them all out.
I think he sold out a long time ago so it's unlikely I will buy what he says but until I hear what he says I won't fully discount him out of hand.
I'll believe Comey over Trump (who wouldn't) I don't see why Hillary would have any reason to lie about him, however, nor he to lie about her, so I don't see the relevance there.
My sentiments exactly. I do however, wonder how many opinions will change here after the testimony regardless of the outcome. I'd say Comey being involved with both sides proves him being non partisan. It's a shame he got fired for doing his job.
To the people that answered with: "I am not sure". What made you pick that option? I'm quite curious what makes you doubt and what would influence the eventual answer.
I'll jump right in. Gotta rack up soon. I like evidence. I like testimony. I've been subject to both in legal proceedings several times in the past. Pretty much sums it up.
Fair enough. Same for me by the way. Before doing sociology, I did social law on college level. I definately want to wait for the coming testimony, but so far, I have no reason to question his reliability. The reason I asked, was because I suspect that some people want to see whether Comey's testimony will be hurtful to Trump or not, to answer the poll. That would make the poll useless.
His ties to hsbc bank are what make me question the weight of what he says, but also I want to see how what he says lines up with all current evidence on the matter. I don't view him as someone with honor, but a sell out that will spill the truth if it's to his advantage somehow.
I have to admit. Concerning legal / illegal acts, not since OJ, have I seen so actively played out, such polarized public opinion...... For a pure Media Case...... Private sector. In the area of Public Sector, of course, Wild Bill Cumstein, ranks right up thar. But so far as polarization goes, from my witness again mind you, Hanging Chad, Ollie North, & maybe Abu Grabbe make the rise into top 5.
Yes, it's definately hard to stick to just facts in these matters. In my opinion, what doesn't help is that a Supreme Court is being elected politically and thus might not be considered non partisan. Yet, despite of what a part of the republican base thinks, I'm glad republican senators and representatives are taking "the media" seriously still and are willing to get to the bottom.
The beauty of my political POV... Centrist/Constitutionist/Libertarian, with a percentage of Protectionist Tendencies... To be fair, in my Youth, I was diagnosed with Suicidal Tendencies, (Great band just to mention) but that was through the State DOC, so, I mean, take it for what it's worth, I guess.
Firing Comey was an act of sleazy desperation on Trump's part. Comey has a reputation of documenting meetings and sharing them with other senior FBI leaders. I am sure they will corroborate what Comey said to them whereas Trump will be all over the map when it comes to lying and backtracking.
Trump can't claim executive privilege because of his tweets. He has screwed himself over in that regard.
