James Comey's Election Day Tweet Is Getting Slammed Right Now
11/03/2020 09:43 pm EST
Do More
Many Americans were angry at Comey for promoting voting as the solution to the Trump administration, believing that he could have done more from his position as FBI director before now.
Stay Out of It
People on both ends of the political spectrum advised Comey to "stay out of" the political discourse on Election Day giving his contentious role in Trump's presidency. Those supporting Trump and Biden alike both have reasons for distrusting Comey and his endorsements.
But Her Emails
Many responders referenced Comey's part in the 2016 election, when he publicly acknowledged the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server, but not the investigation into Russian interference in the election. They suggested that this "cost the Democrats the election."
The Comey Rule
Many responses referenced The Comey Rule, the Showtime dramatization of Comey's dismissal from the White House. It was based on Comey's memoir, and Comey was played by Jeff Daniels in what many critics called a self-serving narrative.
Bias
Although Comey is no longer a public servant, many commenters thought it was still unprofessional for him to express any political bias on a public forum.
Memory
Some users quipped about Comey's memory, referencing his congressional testimony in the hearings about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Comey often responded that he "couldn't recall" the answers to questions he got at the time.
Scapegoat
For better or worse, Americans were united in their distaste for Comey and his commentary on Tuesday. Many acknowledged that he was getting roasted from both sides, and appreciated this slim sign that there was something that could bring Americans together even now.
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