Analyzing James Comey’s Interview, Effects On Public Opinion

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey shared his side of the story in a wide ranging interview this week that touched on the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email account, his view of the FBI and conversations with President Donald Trump. This comes about a year after his surprise firing, and in advance of the release of his autobiography Tuesday. We turn to a guest political scientist to consider perception of Comey and look at the effects this has on public opinion and on the state of political discourse.