Well my, my, my. Has @HillaryClinton legally disqualified herself from office?
Might be one good reason why she's been so reluctant to give a straight answer to simple questions, such as "Did you wipe the server, and, no, we don't mean with a cloth?" Not only might she be criminally liable, but she may also be barred from ever holding office again, including the presidency.
Michael Mukasey, President Bush II's former AG *and* a former federal judge is the one who raised this possibility. He is absolutely no legal slouch; if he thinks Hillary may have crossed this line, then her legal advisers probably worry so, too.
Ed's right that legal prosecution to this extent isn't likely –She is A CLINTON!!, after all, and would be the first female president ever, which is more important than anything else– but the judgement of the voting public is another matter, and you can expect conservative groups and candidates to use this to hammer her.
I mean, think about it. If Hillary falters, their other choice is a 73 year-old open Socialist and… who? Might as well go with the plagiarist who's also a walking gaffe machine.
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