The potential repercussions of attacking Attorney Robert Hur during his testimony on Capitol Hill
Attorney Robert Hur, a Republican lawyer and former federal prosecutor, oversaw an investigation into Joe Biden's possession of classified documents and concluded there was insufficient evidence for criminal charges. Democrats should be cautious in attacking him during his testimony on Capitol Hill as he could potentially damage Biden's reputation further. Hur has a history of political independence and may have more damaging information not widely reported. The report on Biden's memory and handling of classified documents has flaws but also raises valid concerns.
Key Points
- Hur's report may have more damaging information not widely reported
- Hur's findings could potentially insulate the Justice Department from false claims of selective prosecution
- Democrats should focus on highlighting differences between Trump's alleged behavior and Biden's actions regarding classified documents
Pros
- Hur's investigation found insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against Joe Biden
- Hur's political independence and professional background make him a credible witness
- Democrats should tread carefully as attacking Hur could backfire and damage Biden's reputation further
Cons
- The report on Biden's memory and handling of classified documents has flaws and tone issues
- Democrats risk elongating a politically unhelpful controversy if they attack Hur