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The Big Idea
Yes, Comey was in a tight spot. But there’s a reason the FBI doesn’t comment on investigations — especially before an election.
By Peter Zeidenberg
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Yes, Comey was in a tight spot. But there’s a reason the FBI doesn’t comment on investigations — especially before an election.