CNN Opinion commentators and analysts weigh in on James Comey’s testimony to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
(CNN) CNN Opinion is curating tweets from our contributors on former FBI director James Comey’s testimony to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
James Comey’s remarks here underscore how much of a head-desk move it was by Trump & WH officials to trash Comey as he was being fired.
Dems now love Comey, who they used to malign- “You have been a straight shooter… and have been willing to speak truth to power” #ComeyDay
Sen. Warner to Comey: “You have been willing to speak truth to power”
Senate Intelligence Vice-Chair Mark Warner says #ComeyHearing isn’t about “Democrats or Republicans.” Correct. This is about our democracy!
Did anyone think the Trump presidency wd be mired this soon, this deeply, this malodorously, in scandal and controversy? Yes. We did.
Comey advance transcript release enables more aggressive Q’s from Senators. Good Wed PR for Comey. Will hurt him today
I hope we see less partisanship from our elected representatives today than we saw when Comey testified before the House.
… The flag is up! Comey hearing begins w/ opening remarks by @SenatorBurr
How can House of Cards begin to compete with this real life drama? But in this show, the health of our democracy is at stake @CNNOpinion
Trump and Comey contradicting each other on content of conversations. Will public believe the president? Doubtful-Trump is deeply unpopular pic.twitter.com/Rka9qshkzc
Important to watch the reactions of the Republican Senators as closely as Comey. @CNNOpinion @EarlyStart
There’d be a giant sucking sound across DC if @POTUS decided not to Tweet during #ComeyTestimony. The disappointment would be breathless
We know Trump’s words in his tete-a-tetes with Comey but not his tone or body language. Menacing? Awkward? Hope to hear about that today.
Comey bio fact: 1st job as young Asst US Atty: prosecuting Gambino Crime Family
Picture all the interns in newsrooms across the country charged with constantly pressing refresh on @realDonaldTrump ‘s twitter feed today.
The objective as journalists at this important moment is to report the facts. Be good stewards of journalism. Not Snark. Not cuteness. Facts
One of the harder qs for Comey is why he didn’t share concerns with high level at DOJ. My bet is he expects that one and is ready.
When listening to Comey, remember Article 1 of Nixon’s impeachment cites obstruction of justice. History doesn’t always repeat-but it rhymes pic.twitter.com/fjpikRbEyV
Super Bowl analogy sets up false expectation of “final score” by end of day. Watergate investig. took time @CNNOpinion @EarlyStart @NewDay
2 qs unlikely to have answers on today. 1. Current details on Russia investigation. 2. Whether Comey thinks his firing obstructed justice.
Why didn’t Comey give @realDonaldTrump a clean slate? Because it is entirely possible he could be under investigation before process done.
Watergate history in @CNN green room! With @JohnWDean @carlbernstein and prosecutor Richard Ben-Veniste pic.twitter.com/u7JyflxBXn
I expect this will be a line of questioning from some GOP senators on the Intel panel. => https: //t.co/13zDjqwko8
I have been in 7 states in the last week talking directly to the American people, who see straight through this effort to undermine Trump!
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