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James Comey goes from zero to hero with Democrats

By W. James Antle III
Published June 8, 2017 4:01am ET
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James Comey goes from zero to hero with Democrats
Whereas Democrats once castigated former FBI Director James Comey for his perceived influencing of the 2016 presidential election in Donald Trump's favor, they are now willing to use his testimony to guide their view of the president. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, left, and Susan Walsh, File) | (AP Photos)

For Democrats, former FBI Director James Comey will return to Capitol Hill like a conquering hero.

When Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee about his conversations with President Trump before he was fired from the bureau, he will be hailed as a brave public servant who spoke truth to power as a corrupt White House tried to shut down the Russia probe.

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