Czernobog
Gold Member
Apparently they are not going to be able to give Trump an information advantage over Clinton:
Notice the part I linked to? Apparently, when Speaker Ryan, and the Republicans in Congress asked that Clinton be refused intelligence briefings, and suggested that there was no legal requirement for providing such, they rather forgot the law that was introduced by a Democrat, and two Republicans, that they just passed last year with overwhelming support. Further by specifically highlighting that the briefings "...for the candidates will be provided on an even-handed, non-partisan basis...", it would appear that Tapper was suggesting that he was well aware of the real reason Republicans want HIllary kept out of the loop, regardless of the rhetoric on the subject.
To Speaker Ryan:
This letter responds to your correspondence of July 6 regarding pre-election classified intelligence briefings to former Secretary of State Clinton. As initiated by President Truman in 1952, candidates for president and vice president have been offered intelligence briefings on developments abroad and significant national security matters that will face an incoming administration. The purpose of these briefings is to prepare for the orderly transition of our government, by ensuring a president-elect is aware of significant issues and national security matters.
These briefings traditionally have been offered to eligible candidates for president and vice president, as defined in the Presidential Transition Improvements Act of 2015 and its predecessors, after the nominating conventions. Nominees for president and vice president receive these classified briefings by virtue of their status as candidates, and do not require separate security clearances before the briefings. Briefings for the candidates will be provided on an even-handed, non-partisan basis. Candidates are advised of the classified nature of the material, and operation and policy matters are not addressed.
Accordingly, I do not intend to withhold briefings from any officially nominated, eligible candidate.
Sincerely,
James R. Clapper
This letter responds to your correspondence of July 6 regarding pre-election classified intelligence briefings to former Secretary of State Clinton. As initiated by President Truman in 1952, candidates for president and vice president have been offered intelligence briefings on developments abroad and significant national security matters that will face an incoming administration. The purpose of these briefings is to prepare for the orderly transition of our government, by ensuring a president-elect is aware of significant issues and national security matters.
These briefings traditionally have been offered to eligible candidates for president and vice president, as defined in the Presidential Transition Improvements Act of 2015 and its predecessors, after the nominating conventions. Nominees for president and vice president receive these classified briefings by virtue of their status as candidates, and do not require separate security clearances before the briefings. Briefings for the candidates will be provided on an even-handed, non-partisan basis. Candidates are advised of the classified nature of the material, and operation and policy matters are not addressed.
Accordingly, I do not intend to withhold briefings from any officially nominated, eligible candidate.
Sincerely,
James R. Clapper
Notice the part I linked to? Apparently, when Speaker Ryan, and the Republicans in Congress asked that Clinton be refused intelligence briefings, and suggested that there was no legal requirement for providing such, they rather forgot the law that was introduced by a Democrat, and two Republicans, that they just passed last year with overwhelming support. Further by specifically highlighting that the briefings "...for the candidates will be provided on an even-handed, non-partisan basis...", it would appear that Tapper was suggesting that he was well aware of the real reason Republicans want HIllary kept out of the loop, regardless of the rhetoric on the subject.
