The first debate in just two weeks. Then the calendar thereafter littered with debates and caucuses, primaries and convention. Does that mean that trump should not be tried before the election . No. The cases should proceed as they would were the candidate not a president ial candidate. They should not be postponed because of the election, in which he has chosen to run. But nor should they be expedited. I have noted here before that theres a long and Noble Tra Jigs at doj of not wanting to act in a way that might be perceived as political. Five recent attorneys general, republicans ask democrats, have all signed the same memo affirm lg the importance of keeping politics out of criminal charges. A republican in 2008, eric holder in 2012 and Loretta Lynch in 2016, bill barr in 2020 and mek garland just last year, they have all used the same language, include ing this paragr quote, simply put, politics must play no role in the decisions the federal investigators or prosecutors regarding a
organized the event and tasked with making him look appear presidential after reporters were done laugh ing at the candidate, one of his colleagues turned to him and reportedly said, nice event, matt. it may have just cost us the election. besides that, it was great. so mike pence, former vice president, you got a lot of company. maybe you should call one of these folks and have a beer. still to come, more of your best and worst social media comments. go vote. should the timing ofny trump trial be influenced by the date of the election? just ask my old friend, kevin. nothing like enjoying a cold one while watchihing the game. who s winning? we are, my friend. we arere. icy hot. ice works fast. heat makes it last. feel the power ofontrast therapy.