“President Trump’s shocking decision to fire FBI Director James Comey is splitting the Republican Party.
“Leaders on Capitol Hill are defending the move and attacking Democrats for hypocrisy while vulnerable rank-and-file Republicans and GOP mavericks are breaking with the White House.
“Here’s The Hill’s look at how different GOP factions are reacting to Trump’s bombshell decision to oust the controversial head of the FBI.
“Vulnerable 2018 Republicans
“The House is out on a weeklong recess, and most House Republicans are ducking questions about Comey’s firing.
“But many Republicans facing tough 2018 reelection races used Comey’s ouster to renew calls for an independent panel or special committee to investigate Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election.”
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