re: #118 ericblair

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So, it’s looking like the appointment was illegal.

Maybe. It depends on what the word IS is.

Worth noting that Barr’s letter says he “appointed Mr. Durham with the powers and authority of a Special Counsel,” rather than using more straightforward language (e.g. ‘appointed him as Special Counsel’). That kind of phrasing is often a signpost for hair-splitting to come. pic.twitter.com/6gewaajcjS

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) December 1, 2020