Hot takes are for idiots, example one billion and one.
What Herridge tweeted:
Is John Durham nearing the end of his investigation? WILLIAM BARR:I-- I'm not gonna characterize exactly where he is. I'll just leave it at that--WILLIAMS: Okay, would you say-- it's unlikely that there'll be further criminal charges? BARR: No, I wouldn't say that at all, no.
What the Examiner story said:
Barr told NBC News's Pete Williams on Wednesday that he's "not gonna characterize exactly where" Durham is in his investigation, according to a transcript cited by CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge. When pressed on whether there will be further criminal charges, Barr replied, “I wouldn't say that at all, no," adding, “there could be.”
The 'unlikely' in Herridge's quote of Williams makes all the difference. Looks like the Examiner writer botched the job - 'pressed on whether' lost that clarity.
Based on the way I've heard Barr speak in the past, I get much hope from his quote in Herridge's summary. I'd call it a strong hint to expect more.
Hot takes are for idiots, example one billion and one.
What Herridge tweeted:
What the Examiner story said:
The 'unlikely' in Herridge's quote of Williams makes all the difference. Looks like the Examiner writer botched the job - 'pressed on whether' lost that clarity.
Based on the way I've heard Barr speak in the past, I get much hope from his quote in Herridge's summary. I'd call it a strong hint to expect more.