Clinton campaign slams James Comey

USA - Hillary Clinton on Saturday questioned FBI Director James Comey’s decision to write to congressional leaders about emails uncovered in the bureau’s probe into Anthony Weiner, saying the timing of such a move was “unprecedented” and “deeply troubling.” “It’s pretty strange to put something like that out with such little information right before an election,” Clinton told supporters in Daytona Beach, Florida, where the crowd booed at the mention of Comey’s letter. “In fact, it’s not just strange, it’s unprecedented and it’s deeply troubling because voters deserve to get full and complete facts.” Clinton called on Comey to swiftly release more information, saying he must “explain everything right away, put it all right on the table.” Clinton also swiped at Republican rival Donald Trump, saying he’s “doing his best to confuse, mislead and discourage the American people” over the issue. “Of course, Donald Trump is already making up lies about this,” Clinton said. The Democratic nominee’s comments here marked an escalation in the Clinton campaign’s full-out war against Comey in the final 10 days of the election. Earlier in the day, just hours after Comey made the stunning announcement on Friday that the FBI is examining newly unveiled emails that appear to be “pertinent” to the now-closed investigation into Clinton’s private server, top campaign officials unleashed a blistering attack on the FBI director, accusing him of being irresponsibly “light on facts” and “heavy on innuendo.” Campaign manager Robby Mook suggested that the FBI has now waded into political territory. (cnn)