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Barr’s Swagger Didn’t Help Him This Time

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May 1, 2019 6:39 p.m.

When I covered Attorney General Bill Barr’s confirmation hearing, I was struck by how comfortable and confident he was as he was grilled by the Judiciary Committee members — especially when compared to how defensive and touchy other administration officials have been when sitting in the hot seat.

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