Democrats Question Timing of Comey Firing
Democrats are signaling there could be a battle in the Senate over who will lead the FBI.
FOX’s Rachel Sutherland reports from Washington:
Democrats are already promising an intense investigation into whomever the President appoints as the next director of the FBI. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine vowing:
(Kaine) ”One of the most searching nomination hearings that will ever to be held in the United States Senate.”
They’re also repeating calls for a special prosecutor, who would take the probe out of the hands of the FBI:
(Schumer) “And far away from the heavy hand of this administration.”
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer also requesting a closed-door briefing with the Attorney General and deputy Attorney General.
In Washington, Rachel Sutherland, FOX News.
