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Commentary: Andrew McCabe will be fine, but the rule of law is taking a big hit

It will be some time before we can evaluate the evidence that prompted the inspector general of the Department of Justice to conclude that Andrew McCabe, the deputy director of the FBI, had exhibited a "lack of candor" about his role in authorizing two FBI officials to speak to the media.

On its face, it is a serious charge brought by one highly respected professional - Michael Horowitz, the inspector general of the DOJ - against another - McCabe, who denies it adamantly.

It seems likely in the end that the

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