Clinton investigation a whitewash

To the Editor;

Hillary Clinton supporters have to be aware that she is under investigation by the FBI. Nevertheless, they exude confidence that no evidence of criminal activity will be uncovered. This conviction is enforced by her demonstrated cavalier attitude on the campaign trail and protestations of any wrongdoing, whenever the matter is raised.

The investigation is creeping along at a snail’s pace. This suggests the FBI is either oblivious of the political repercussions that the outcome of its investigation will have on the current presidential campaign or it is engaged in concocting a plausible rationale to clear Clinton of any wrongdoing. Is FBI Director James Comey hesitant to render a legal decision regarding Clinton’s liability until a politically opportune time?

If sufficient evidence is uncovered to recommend a criminal referral to the attorney general, will it come before the Democratic National Convention, dooming her nomination and throwing the Democratic Party into chaos; after the convention, when Clinton is crowned as her party’s standard bearer, offering the prospect that a presidential nominee may be subject to a criminal indictment; or after the election in which Clinton reigns, ushering in an administration where one impeached and one impeachable president cohabit the White House?

Despite its apolitical reputation, can the FBI be prevailed upon to find that Clinton has not compromised national security nor engaged in corrupt practices while secretary of state? Under this administration, my bet is on a whitewash.

Ron Goldstone
Dexter